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CC MINS 19941115M I N U T E S REGULAR MEETING RANCHO PALOS VI;RDES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 15, 1994 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Kuykendall at the Hesse Park Community Center, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, roll call was answered as follows: PRESENT: BYRD, McTAGGART, LYON, & MAYOR KUYKENDALL ABSENT: BROOKS Also present were City Manager Paul Bussey, Assistant City Manager Pamela Antil, Planning Director Bret Bernard, Public Works Director Trent Pulliam, Finance Director Brent Mattingly, City Clerk Jo Purcell, Assistant Planner Fabio de Freitas, Senior Administrative Analyst Veronica Dolleschel, and City Attorney Carol Lynch. City Manager Bussey announced that even though the ballot counting from the November 8 election was not completed, Councilwoman Brooks was absent because she was one of eight possible representatives -elect who were asked by Speaker -elect Newt Gingrich (R -GA) to participate in the House of Representatives transition process. This meeting was scheduled to be held Wednesday morning, November 16 in Washington D.C. According to the House Republican Conference News Release, these eight were chosen because of their past experience working on Capitol Hill or in state and local government. The press release indicated that this experience combined with the insight gained by any canidate seeking a first term would be valuable to the transition team. CEREMONIAL EVENT: Mayor Kuykendall presented a Certificate of Recognition to Student of the Month Wendy Chen who was honored for her activity in coordinating school fundraisers and serving as secretary for the 8th grade Student Body at Palos Verdes Intermediate School. Additionally, Ms. Chen is a member of the "Math Counts Club" as well as an AYSO soccer player and member of the competitive swim team. Also recognized for outstanding citizenship was Doane Liu, chairman of the San Pedro Area Reuse Committee. Apropos the Taper Avenue Housing project, Mr. Liu reported that HUD had agreed that the Taper Avenue Housing was unsuitable and did not meet their own regulations; also, he reported that the Application from Turner Technical Institute had been disqualified. Mayor Kuykendall then presented Mayor Pro Tem Byrd with a proclamation in recognition of him being honored with the Palos Verdes Good Scout Award for his service contributions to the community as president of the Ladera Linda Homeowners Association, Planning Commissioner for the City and as an Elder for Saint Peter's Presbyterian Church. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: City Clerk Purcell reminded Council that a supplemental agenda had been posted which added a request to hold a closed session on Tuesday, November 29. Councilman Byrd moved, seconded by Councilwoman Lyon, to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR: The item pertaining to the engineering study for Palos Verdes Drive East was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of Councilman Byrd to be discussed after Regular Business, Lois Larue spoke to the following items: minutes of October 18, citywide residential overlay projects, Notice of Completion on Palos Verdes Drive South Median, Adoption of Fiscal Year 1994 -95 Goals for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, inspection services for the fiscal yar 1994 -95 slurry seal program, inspection services for the repair of the Seacove Drain storm drain and Middlecrest Culvert, repair of the Middlecrest Culvert, and the Register of Demands. Councilman McTaggart moved, seconded by Councilman Byrd, to approve the Consent Calendar as follows: 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 title. MINUTES (301) Approved the minutes of the June 30 joint workshop, August 2 vicious dog hearing, and the October 18, 19940 MARK CONTE PRODUCTIONS CONTRACT (1201) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the proposed one -year agreement with Mark Conte Productions, GIFTS FOR PARKS (1201) (1) Accepted the donations for the parks from Mr. Steve Bacon, Ms. Christine Mei, Ms. Mary St. John, and Ms. Karen Shimabukuro. (2) Directed staff to prepare letters for the Mayor's signature expressing the Council's thanks and appreciation. CITYWIDE RESIDENTIAL & MIRALESTE OVERLAY PROJECTS & PAVEMENT ANALYSIS ( 1204 x 1404) 1. AWARDED A CONTRACT TO MERIT CIVIL ENGINEERS, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE CITYWIDE RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY PROJECT FY 94 -950 2, AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MERIT CIVIL ENGINEERS, INC. TO PROVIDE CONSULTANT SERVICES AT A NOT -TO- EXCEED FIXED FEE OF $ 89,870, PLUS AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SPEND UP TO $ 4,500 FOR ADDITIONAL DIRECT COSTS AND A CONTINGENCY FOR A TOTAL OF $ 94,370. 3. AWARDED A CONTRACT TO MERIT CIVIL ENGINEERS, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE MIRALESTE DRIVE OVERLAY PROJECT FY 94 -95. 4. AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MERIT CIVIL ENGINEERS, INC. TO PROVIDE CONSULTANT SERVICES AT A NOT -TO- EXCEED FIXED FEE OF $ 11,430, PLUS AUTHORIZED STAFF TO SPEND UP TO $ 11000 FOR ADDITIONAL DIRECT COSTS AND A CONTINGENCY FOR A TOTAL OF $ 12,430. 51 AUTHORIZED STAFF TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER IN A NOT -TO- EXCEED AMOUNT OF $ 8,800 TO LABELLE MARVIN FOR A PAVEMENT ANALYSIS OF SELECTED ROADWAYS IN THE CITYWIDE RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY PROGRAM FY 94 -950 PV DR. SO. MEDIAN LANDSCAPE PROJECT NOTICE OF COMPLETION (1204 x 1404) (1) ACCEPTED THE WORK AS COMPLETE. (2) AUTHORIZED THE CITY CLERK TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND NOTIFY THE SURETY COMPANY TO EXONERATE THE LABOR AND MATERIALS BONDS IF NO CLAIMS ARE FILED DURING THE 35 DAY LEGAL NOTICE PERIOD. ( 3 ) City Council Minutes November 15, 1994 Page 2 AUTHORIZED THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO RELEASE THE RETENTION 35 DAYS AFTER THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION HAS BEEN RECORDED BY THE COUNTY RECORDER. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GOALS (601 X 1204) (1) APPROVED AND ADOPTED THE FISCAL YEAR 1994 -95 GOAL OF 15 PERCENT FOR DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) PARTICIPATION IN FEDERALLY FUNDED PROJECTS. (2) DIRECTED THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE AND POST THE GOAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS. SLURRY SISAL PROGRAM - INSPECTION SERVICES (1204 x 1404) (1) AWARDED A CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1994 -95 SLURRY PROGRAM TO W.R.G. & ASSOCIATES FOR $20,000; AND, AUTHORIZED STAFF TO SPEND UP TO AN ADDITIONAL $1,000 FOR CONTINGENCY, FOR A TOTAL AUTHORIZATION OF $21,000. ( 2 ) AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH W.R.G. & ASSOCIATES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR PROPOSAL DATED OCTOBER 29, 1994. SEACOVE STORM DRAIN & MIDDLE CREST CULVERT - INSPECTION SERVICES (604 x 1204) (1) AWARDED A CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE REPAIR OF THE SEACOVE STORM DRAIN, AND MIDDLECREST CULVERT TO R &W HIGHWAY INSPECTION CO., INC. FOR $4,000; AND, AUTHORIZED STAFF TO SPEND UP TO $400 FOR CONTINGENCY FOR A TOTAL AUTHORIZATION OF $4,400. (2) AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH R &W HIGHWAY INSPECTIONS CO., INC. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROPOSAL DATED NOVEMBER 91 1994. SEACOVE STORM DRAIN & MIDDLECREST CULVERT - CONTRACT FOR REPAIR (604 x 1204) (1) AWARDED A CONTRACT TO REPAIR THE MIDDLECREST CULVERT AND SEACOVE STORM DRAIN TO SUPERIOR GUN I TE FOR $46,200 AND AUTHORIZED STAFF TO SPEND UP TO AN ADDITIONAL $2,520 FOR CONTINGENCIES, FOR A TOTAL AUTHORIZATION NOT TO EXCEED $48,700. (2) AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH SUPERIOR GUNITE FOR THE REPAIR OF THE MIDDLECREST CULVERT AND SEACOVE STORM DRAIN. RESOL. NO. 94 -90 - REGISTER OF DEMANDS ADOPTED RESOL. NO. 94 -90 RESOL, NO. 94 -91 GIFT OF VACANT PROPERTY - 980 SILVER SPUR ROAD (1203 ) ADOPTED RESOL. NO. 94 -91 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GIFT OF A VACANT PARCEL OF LAND IDENTIFIED AS LOS ANGELES COUNTY ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 7586 - 022 -044 (ALSO KNOWN AS 980 SILVER SPUR ROAD) FROM THE LEVITT FAMILY TRUST. The motion to approve the Consent Calendar carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: # RECYCLE DRAWING: BYRD, MCTAGGART, LYON, & MAYOR KUYKENDALL NONE BROOKS KUYKENDALL ON THE JUNE 30, 1994 MINUTES ONLY City Council Minutes November 15, 1994 Page 3 At the request of Mayor Kuykendall, a member of the press drew cards from the recycle drum for the months of November and December. The winners will be announced at the next City Council meeting. ORDINANCE NO. 302 - REQUEST FOR CODE AMENDMENT (1203 x 1801) Mayor Kuykendall opened the public hearing on this amendment of Development Code Section 17.68, City Clerk Purcell reported that notice had been duly published and that no written protests had been received by the City. Director Bernard presented the staff report of November 15 and the recommendation to introduce the proposed Ordinance amending Section 17.68 of the Development Code as Code Amendment No. 39 to allow the reconstruction of damaged, non- conforming multi- family structures in non - conforming residential zones. There being no response to the Mayor's call for public testimony, Councilman McTaggart moved, seconded by Councilwoman Lyon to close the public hearing. Motion carried. Councilman Byrd moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart to introduce Ordinance No. 302 AMENDING SECTION 17.68 OF THE DEVELOPMENT CODE AS CODE AMENDMENT NO. 39 TO ALLOW THE RECONSTRUCTION OF DAMAGED, NON- CONFORMING MULTI - FAMILY STRUCTURES IN NON- CONFORMING RESIDENTIAL ZONES. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: BYRD, McTAGGART, LYON, & MAYOR KUYKENDALL NOES: NONE ORDINANCE NO. 303 - ZONE CHANGE NO. 23 (1203 x 1802) Mayor Kuykendall opened the public hearing on this relocation of the coastal setback line. City Clerk Purcell announced that notice of the public hearing had been published and that no written protests had been received by the City. Assistant Planner Fabio de Freitas presented the staff report of November 15 and the recommendation to introduce the proposed ordinance relocating the coastal setback line from its current position to the top of the bluff ( approximately 40 feet seaward from the rear of the existing house) at 16 Seacove Drive and amending the Rancho Palos Verdes zoning map (zone change no. 23) accordingly. There being no response to the Mayor's call for public testimony, he declared the hearing closed. Councilman Byrd moved, seconded by Councilwoman Lyon to INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO, 303 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES RELOCATING THE COASTAL SETBACK LINE FROM ITS CURRENT POSITION TO THE TOP OF THE BLUFF (APPROXIMATELY 40 FEET SEAWARD FROM THE REAR OF THE EXISTING HOUSE) AT 16 SEACOVE DRIVE AND AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE ( ZONE CHANGE NO. 23), The motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: BYRD, McTAGGART, LYON & MAYOR KUYKENDALL NOES: NONE VARIANCE NO. 367 REVISION APPEAL (1203 x 1804) Mayor Kuykendall opened the public hearing on this appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a request for a second story addition. City Clerk Purcell reported that notice had been published and that all protest letters were part of the agenda packet. City Council Minutes November 15, 1994 Page 4 Assistant Planner deFreitas presented the November 15 staff report and the recommendation to adopt the proposed resolutions denying the appeal and affirming the Planning Commission's denial of the applicants' request. Speaking in favor of this project was the applicants' attorney Mr. Dale Eleniak, 225 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach, who referred to his November 10, 1994 letter to the City Council in which he listed nine assertions that the Planning Commission improperly denied his clients a variance application and grading permit. His November 10 letter enumerated evidence in support of these assertions. (Council allowed Mr. Eleniak an additional six minutes to complete his presentation.) (Mr. Eleniak's letter is on file with the City Clerk's Office.) Speaking in opposition to this project were the following persons: Rollin Sturgeon, 5456 Bayridge Road; Stewart Widoff, 5502 Graylog Street; Michael McNamara, 5402 Bayridge Road; Richard Hanson, 5430 Bayridge Road; and, Dean Herbrandson, 5519 Bayridge Road. These speakers addressed issues such as the required grading for the job, how this project would impair views, and that the proposed installation of caissons could alter the drainage and contour of the slope. Also speaking in favor of matter was the project's architect Gil Groisman, 25042 Vermond Drive, Newhall, who explained that the digging for the caissons would be done by hand. He said that they have done similar projects elsewhere. Tom Matmaru, 5303 Bayridge Road said that the project did not obstruct anybody's view, and that some of the people live far away from the project and would not be affected by it. Representing the Planning Commission were members Gil Alberio and Nick Mowlds who questioned the accuracy of the elevations on the elevation drawings and stated that even though the house had been changed, there still remained the problem of the extreme slope of the property. Council discussion then centered on the issue of the caissons and how similar projects had been rejected in the past. It was argued, however, that indeed homes with caissons had been allowed. Responding to Mr. Eleniak's comment that his clients did not get afforded due process, City Attorney Lynch opined that she had reviewed the process for this case and that there was nothing to indicate that the applicants did not have the opportunity to present their case. Councilman McTaggart moved, seconded by Councilman Byrd to close the public hearing. Motion carried. Councilman McTaggart moved, seconded by Councilman Byrd to support the Planning Commission's denial of this project. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: BYRD, McTAGGART, & MAYOR KUYKENDALL NOES: LYON ABSENT: BROOKS It was the consensus that the resolution of denial on this project be placed on the November 29 City Council agenda. RECESS & RECONVENE: At 8:20 P.M. Mayor Kuykendall declared a recess. The meeting reconvened at 8:30 P.M. City Council Minutes November 15, 1994 Page 5 AUDIENCE COMMENTS: Responding to the Mayor's call for audience comments was Roy Fulwider, 28219 Hazelridge, who reiterated his concern about building standards requiring a higher level of earthquake building standards. The City Manager responded that indeed the Building and Safety Division had reviewed Mr. Fulwider's suggestions made earlier this year; it was found that the current building code standards were adequate but enforcement of these standards had been the primary issue in the earthquake damaged areas of Los Angeles this past year. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 5A - DALADIER DRIVE ET AL (1204 x 901) Project Engineer Cathy Rosen presented the staff report of November 15 and the recommendation to receive public testimony regarding the proposed supplemental assessment. Ms. ROSen's report contained a summary of the background on this district, an analysis of the revised cost estimates contained on Exhibit "A" to the report and the alternatives for the Council's consideration in making a decision on this matter. Those wishing to file a protest on this district were advised that such a protest could be submitted in writing up to and until the public hearing scheduled for December 6. Speaking in favor of the project were the following persons: Representing the Kings View Homeowners Association was Elaine Shallenberger, 2214 Daladier Drive and Frieda Sliskovich, 2041 Daladier Drive. These residents said that for the past 18 years they have tried to get the utilities undergrounded and that they would still like to accomplish that. They questioned if the assessment could be reduced by deleting what they felt were unnecessary fees. Speaking against the project were the following persons: Karen Shepak, 2111 Chandeleur Drive; Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine Road; Violet Parkhurst 2300 Daladier Drive; Jere Morgan, 29 Avenida Corona; Lee McGee, 34 Avenida Corona; and, Julian Foley, 2025 Suana Drive. These speakers expressed concern about the cost, cited the difficulty in excavating in that area because of large boulders, and several cited what they thought was geologic instability in some of the slopes abutting their homes. Representing Southern California Edison Co. was Scott Gobble who explained the excavation necessary for undergrounding utilities and described some of the aboveground vaults used to house utility controls and equipment. Representing the Public Finance firm of Seidler Fitzgerald was John Fitzgerald, who described the necessary reserve fund to structure these bonds for sale. If the costs are less than what has been determined, then it could be applied to such things as crediting the assessments. No action was taken on this matter. RESTROOMS AT DEL CERRO PARK (1201) City Manager Bussey presented the staff report of November 15 and the recommendation to approve the Parks & Recreation Committee's recommendation to install two portable restrooms on a nine -month trial basis at Del Cerro Park. Speaking in support of this recommendation was Zr. Bruce Franklin, 15 Oceanaire Drive, who described how his property is abused by some of the park users. He requested that these portable toilets be installed to alleviate the clean -up problem that he is faced with. City Council Minutes November 15, 1994 Page 6 Representing the Park Place Homeowners Association was Phyllis Murphy, 5 Park Place, who expressed that group's opposition to this recommendation and cited the reasons set out in the November 13 letter from the Association. To camouflage the portable toilets she suggested more plantings or placing them elsewhere, or perhaps even install a barrier to prevent these activities from occurring on Dr. Franklin's property. Representing the Recreation & Parks Committee was Chairman Ed Kennedy, who stated that the Committee had considered other locations for these portables but that none appeared to be satisfactory. Council inquiries included how frequently this park was scheduled for clean -up and whether a permanent toilet facility could be made more aesthetically acceptable. Concern, however, was expressed about the appropriateness of installing toilet facilities in this park since it was considered a passive "pocket park" implying only short term visits to the site. Councilman McTaggart moved, seconded by Councilman Byrd, that the Recreation & Parks Committee consider the installation of a portable toilet adjacent to or within the trail that abuts this park, but not in the park; that trails maintenance funds be used for maintenance of this toilet facility. Motion carried. MEASURE "A" PARK FUNDS (1201) City Manager Bussey presented the staff memorandum of November 15 and the following recommendations: (1) approve the Recreation & Parks Committee's recommendation to proceed with an expansion of Pt. Vicente Interpretive Center. (2) Direct staff to solicit proposals from consultants to prepare a site plan for an expansion at Pt. Vicente Interpretive Center. (3) Direct the Recreation & Parks Committee to continue the process of prioritizing the remaining eligible specific projects at Pt. Vicente Regional Park, or schedule a joint workshop with the Recreation & Parks Committee. Representing the League of Women Voters was Sheila Hoff, 28205 Ambergate Drive, who referred to the November 15 letter from the League encouraging the City to provide recreational components for which Measure "A" funds can be used. (The League's letter is on file with the City Clerk's Office.) Representing the Peninsula Seniors was Edith Mayerson, 28825 Trailriders Drive, who presented her letter of November 15 stating support for use of Measure "A" funds to be used for building a Senior Center. (Ms. Mayerson's letter is on file with the City Clerk's Office.) Council discussion then centered on whether the items eligible for Measure "A" funds had been prioritized and if there was some idea of the amount of services needed for this center. Concern was expressed that the project consider the use and development of Pt. Vicente in total and that perhaps a workshop with the Committee would be necessary to establish priorities. Councilman Byrd moved, seconded by Mayor Kuykendall to adopt the following recommendations: (1) approve the Recreation & Parks Committee's recommendation ,to proceed with an expansion of Pt. Vicente Interpretive Center. (2) Direct staff to solicit proposals from consultants to prepare a site plan for an expansion at Pt. Vicente Interpretive Center. (3) schedule a joint workshop with the Recreation & Parks Committee. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES:BYRD, McTAGGART, LYON, & MAYOR KUYKENDALL NOES: NONE City Council Minutes November 15, 1994 Page 7 ABSENT: BROOKS STREET TREE REMOVAL - REQUEST FOR FEE WAIVER (1203) ON REMOVAL PERMIT (1203 x 1407) Planning Administrator Petru presented the November 15, 1994 staff report but stated that the recommendation had been revised based upon discussions of the Street Tree Permit process in general and particularly whether a fee should be charged for trimming or removing a City street tree to restore the view of a property owner. The application under consideration, she continued, raised the question of whether the City should charge the property owner a fee, or if the City should treat such requests the same as requests for trimming or removing City trees that are diseased, obstructed traffic sight lines or lifted sidewalks. Unlike a street tree permit, the cost of trimming or removing a tree for public safety is not charged to the adjacent property owner but is paid for by the City. Determination of whether a City tree is obstructing a view often, however, requires a fair amount of staff time and analysis before a decision can be made. Based on this information, Ms. Petru said that there were three options for Council to consider: (1) authorize staff to conduct a preliminary site visit at no charge to the owner. Under this option if there is disagreement between the property owner and the staff, the owner would then be required to pay the fee to allow the application to proceed and have staff conduct additional analysis and possibly conduct a hearing before the Director. (2) Continue to require a street tree permit application fee to cover the City's costs to process the application, conduct the site visit, and issue the required notices. (3) Reduce the amount of the required application fee to cover only a portion of the City's costs* After a brief discussion of the desirability in the City having a a good neighbor policy whereby in the event it is determined that a private view is blocked by City trees and the adjacent property owner is willing to pay for the initial tree trimming, then it would behoove the City have a policy where the City would pay for the initial site visit and staff time used to determine if the trees should be trimmed or removed. Councilman Byrd so moved. Motion was seconded by Councilman McTaggart and carried. The applicants in this matter Mr. & Mrs. McHugh, 2222 Rue le Charlene, said that originally there were only three street trees planted in front of the subject property; later they were removed and replaced by these eleven jacarandas and that they have paid for their trimming. AMENDMENT TO REFUSE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT (605 x 1204) The staff report of November 15 made the following recommendations: (1) adopt amendment no. 4 To the Waste Management of Los Angeles residential refuse collection and disposal franchise agreement amending the mathematical formula used to calculate annual rate adjustments and making it consistent with the existing example calculation. (2) Adopt Amendment No. 4 to the Ivy Rubbish Disposal residential refuse collection and disposal franchise agreement amending the mathematical formula used to calculate annual rate adjustments and making it consistent with the existing example calculation. Councilman Byrd moved, seconded by Mayor Kuykendall to waive reading of the staff report. Motion carried. Councilman Byrd moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart to adopt the staff recommendations. Motion carried. NATURAL COMMUNITIES CONSERVATION PLANNING City Council Minutes November 15, 1994 Page 8 (NCCP) PROGRAM APPLICATION (1203) Director Bernard presented a revised recommendation to delay preparation of the grant application until next year. No action was taken. ORDINANCE NO. 304 - MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE (301 x 1103) City Clerk Jo Purcell presented the staff report of November 15 and the recommendation to adopt the proposed ordinance making certain changes to the Municipal Code relative to the meeting dates for the Planning and View Restoration Commissions, and changing the title of the View Restoration Committee to the View Restoration Commission and amending the Rancho Palos Verdes municipal code. Lois Larue said that the Council canceled the November 1 meeting. Mayor Kuykendall moved, seconded by Councilman Byrd to INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 304 MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATIVE TO THE MEETING DATES FOR THE PLANNING AND VIEW RESTORATION COMMISSIONS, AND CHANGING THE TITLE OF THE VIEW RESTORATION COMMITTEE TO THE VIEW RESTORATION COMMISSION AND AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE. Motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: BYRD, McTAGGART, LYON & MAYOR KUYKENDALL NOES: NONE ABSENT: BROOKS DWIGHT FRENCH CONTRACT - PV DRIVE EAST TO GANADO (1204 x 1404) The staff report of November 15 recommended the following: 1. AWARD A CONTRACT TO DWIGHT FRENCH & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR AN ENGINEERING STUDY OF PALOS VERDES DRIVE EAST FROM THE CITY LIMIT TO GANADO. 2. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH DWIGHT FRENCH & ASSOCIATES, INC., TO PROVIDE CONSULTANT SERVICES AT A NOT -TO- EXCEED FIXED FEE OF $ 30,600. 3, AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SPEND UP TO $ 11500 FOR ADDITIONAL COSTS WHICH MAY BE NECESSARY DURING THE STUDY. 4. ADOPT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994 -950 Council questioned if enough review had been given to this matter to go ahead with awarding the recommended contract. Councilman Byrd moved, seconded by Councilwoman Lyon to table this matter until consideration of the 1995 -96 budget. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: At 10:30 P.M. Council adjourned to Saturday, November 19 at 8:30 A.M. for a Community Leader Breakfast at Hesse Park Community Park on motion of Mayor Kuykendall. R City Council Minutes November 15, 1994 Page 9