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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY LEADERS' BREAKFAST
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
SATURDAY, MAY 14, 1994
The meeting was called to order at 8:40 A.M. by Mayor Steven T.
Kuykendall at the Hesse Park Community Center, 29301 Hawthorne
Boulevard, notice having been given with affidavit thereto on file.
PRESENT: McTAGGART, LYON & MAYOR KUYKENDALL
LATE ARRIVAL: BYRD C 9:30 A.M.
ABSENT: BROOKS
Self introductions followed the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PENINSULA LAND CONSERVANCY
PURCHASE OF OPEN SPACE
Mayor Kuykendall summarized a press release from the Palos Verdes
Peninsula Land Conservancy announcing the result of their survey in
favor of purchasing certain pieces of property in an effort to
maintain open space on the peninsula. A total of 600 residents
were polled on the preservation of four open space parcels: the
6.5 -acre Butcher property in Rolling Hills Estates, with the
remaining three pieces of property located in Rancho Palos Verdes:
the 163 -acre Forrestal Tract, .14.5-acres on Indian Valley and the
900 -acre Portuguese Bend property.
The Mayor announced that this matter would be discussed at the
upcoming City Council meeting on May 17.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE
Public Works Director summarized this program as a method for
managing the condition of the city's streets and which enables the
identification of those streets needing repair. Also it helps the
City prioritize the work to be done, increase the overall condition
of streets and minimizes the costs of keeping them at a high level
of maintenance. He explained that this was not a new idea, that it
has been around for a long time and that the City has had such a
program since at least 1988 although it was limited to main streets
with high traffic.
He explained that for a time there was a period of reduced funds
available and the City got behind in its maintenance cycle due to
lack of funds and that we are now playing catch-up. Currently with
available funding from Utility Users Tax, Gas Tax, and other State/
Federal money the City has now been able to shorten the maintenance
cycle from 7 years to a more desirable 5 Years.
Mr. Pulliam then proceeded to explain how the program works:
• an inventory of current street conditions is made and streets
are then assigned a Pavement Condition Rating (PCR) number to
each segment. This PCR number can range from 200 (New Streets)
to 0 (Really bad).
• All streets go through a. "Life Cycle" or change in condition
over time from an engineering view which looks like a lazy
reversed "S" when it is graphed. As a street ages and with
use, its condition deteriorates from good to bad if not
properly maintained. The City is attempting to prevent streets
which are in good condition from deteriorating to a next level
of required maintenance and lengthen the effective life of the
pavement. Also, streets which are below an acceptable level
are scheduled to be overlaid with asphalt pavement to increase
their condition.
• Based on current condition, each segment is assigned a
schedule of maintenance /repair and cost to achieve the desired
level of maintenance. Depending on available funding the 10
year program would be implemented over two consecutive five
year periods.
• Required measures are: Preventive Maintenance - Slurry Seal
(PCR above 130), a thin-layer of liquid asphalt, sand, and
water which is applied at a cold temp. as preventive
maintenance for streets in good condition; Major Maintenance -
Overlay (PCR 60 TO 130) of a thicker layer of asphalt
pavement applied hot and rolled for density ; Rehabilitation -
Overlay with Fabric (PCR 15 to 60) thick asphalt concrete
with a heavy fabric; Reconstruction - (PCR 0 to 15 )
• The Program is funded from a number of sources depending on
whether it is maintenance (Slurry Seal) or capital (Overlays
etc.). Overlays are included in the CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM and Slurry Seal is funded from the Gas Tax account.
Mr. Pulliam next explained the CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) as
follows:
• It is a system for identifying future capital projects, such
as streets, parks, buildings, etc. where improvements will be
required over a period of time based on available resources.
• Because of the condition of City streets, over the next few
years with City Council's approval we will be emphasizing
upgrading the condition of streets therefore they will
represent a major portion of the capital projects identified
in the CIP.
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• Normally the CIP is prepared for a Five Year Cycle plus a
list of future potential projects for which no funding has
been identified at the current time. This is a dynamic
program - as work is completed each year new projects are
scheduled for the fifth year and the second year projects
become the current years CIP for implementation.
• Because of the restricted nature of the use of certain funds
available to the City there may be projects done which might
not appear to be as high in priority as some others. An
example of such funds is Quimby Act funds. Named after the
author of the legislation, these funds can only be used for
park improvements.
• The Finance Committee will review the preliminary document to
recommend prioritization of all the various potential
projects; Council will eventually decide how to allocate the
limited financial resources between the various projects. The
proposed CIP has not yet been approved.
MAJOR DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
Planning, Building and Code Enforcement Director Bret Bernard
summarized the major projects for his department:
"CURRENT" PLANNING PROJECTS (include):
PROJECT NAME DESCRIPTION LOCATION STATUS
1. Alida Place 7 SFR Lots PVDW /Alida Under
Construction
2, Diamond Bros, 41 SFR Lots End of Forestall Approved,
("Forestall") No activity
{City awaiting submittal of geology, tract map information}
3. H.M.D.I. 79 SFR Lots PVDW /Hawthorne Approved,
No activity
{property apparently for sale}
4. Kajima 63 SFR Lots Crest /Highridge Approved
{City working with developer in watershed management plan}
5. Long Point Hotel (450) PVDS /Long Point Approved,
9 Hole Golf No activity
{City aware of interest in purchase of property, no firm
proposals though; City recently extended project approvals}
6. Marriott 250 Senior Crestridge/ Approved,
100 Nursing Crenshaw No activity
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{City recently extended project approvals}
7. Ocean Trails 83 SFR Lots PVDS west of Approved
18 Hole Golf Shoreline Park
{City awaiting submittal of revised plans, new location for
golf course club house to be included; owners working with
City on re- vegetation area}
89 RPV Estates 19 SFR Lots Crest /Paseo de Under
P ino Construction
9. Salvation Educational/ PVDS /Crestmont Approved
Army Conference
Center
{pre - construction activity underway -- plans' review, etc.}
10. Tramonto 43 SFR Lots PVDS /Tramonto Approved,
No current
{no construction since "model" homes} activity
11. Transamerica 10 SFR Lots PVDS /Yacht Harbor Approved,
No activity
{awaiting word of possible further litigation}
PROJECT NAME DESCRIPTION LOCATION STATUS
12. Wallace Ranch 34 SFR Lots Highridge /Armaga Under
Construction
"ADVANCE" PLANNING PROJECTS (include, but not limited to):
PROJECT NAME
11 Development Code Revisions
STATUS
In- Progress
A comprehensive update of the City's Development Code to
incorporate specific changes to the text of Chapters 16 and 17
which have been identified by the City Council, Planning
Commission and Staff, as well as any requirements of the State
law. Other new additions to the Development Code which
require more study are being worked on separately. The
Planning Commission should end its deliberations and present
the `draft' Code document to the Council by July.
2. Design Review Process/ In- Progress
Neighborhood Compatibility Standards
Specific Development Code amendments to establish specific
development criteria for single family residences to ensure
that new construction and additions are compatible with the
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architectural style and character of the existing
neighborhood. This activity has been incorporated into the
Development Code revision process (mentioned before).
3. Western Avenue Specific Plan Proposed
A Specific Plan for the entire Western Avenue commercial
corridor to create specific development standard for this area
of the City to encourage economic development and improve the
visual appearance of the corridor development. Staff is
currently in communication with the City of Los Angeles to
enlist their cooperation and assistance.
4. Portuguese Bend Club Overlay District In- Progress
The establishment of an overlay control district that would
apply to the Portuguese Bend Club, a private residential beach
community, to take into account the unique physical
characteristics of the neighborhood -- to create specific
development criteria to eliminate nonconformities, ease the
application process, and to facilitate future improvements to
the area.
5. NCCP & Vegetation Map In- Progress
The preparation of the Vegetation Map for the City that would
identify the type and location of plant and wildlife habitats.
The preparation of the Vegetation Map is the first step in
developing a Natural Community Conservation Plan (NCCP) which
will be used to ensure the long -term viability of Coastal Sage
Scrub habitat and the California gnatcatcher, which is a
Federally - listed threatened species.
6. Open Space Preservation Districts Proposed
A General Plan and Zoning Amendment to create a spec i f is Open
Space Preservation land use and zoning district and to re-
designate appropriate areas in the City to this land use.
This would help ensure the lasting availability of "open
space" for the entire community /Peninsula.
7. Miraleste Overlay District In- Progress
The establishment of an overlay control district that would
apply to the Miraleste area, an older residential community
under the (joint design review) authority of the Palos Verdes
Art Jury, to take into account the unique development
standards required by the CC &Rs and to reduce the conflict
between the City's requirements and the Art Jury requirements.
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81 General Plan Review and Update Proposed
Comprehensive review and update of the City's General Plan,
which was originally adopted in 1975 and has been amended
several times since then to incorporate changes in land use.
The process will begin this year with Staff and the Planning
Commission identifying significant portions which need in-
depth review.
91 Regional Comprehensive Plan In- Progress
A cooperative effort with the Southern California Association
of Governments (SCAG) to prepare comprehensive plans for
growth, housing, transportation and air quality on a regional
basis. The City's involvement in drafting /reviewing the first
edition of the document is ending; we await the "final" draft
from SCAG.
10, City Demographic /Marketing Profile In- Progress
The preparation of a pamphlet, in cooperation with the Chamber
of Commerce (and other business organizations) which could be
used to attract economic development to the City that will
provide desirable services for the residents.
The meeting then opened up into a question and answer period where
the following inquiries were made by members of the public:
• Whether street repair is coordinated by the utility
companies.
• The disposition of wild animals in areas being developed
and if there is any attempt to relocate them.
• If assessment districts could be used to get funding for
various City needs.
• Clarification of the sidewalk repair program.
• The status of the Marriott project.
• If parasailers were allowed to land on privately owned
property.
• Whether building of a City Hall was part of the CIP
program.
• What could be done about the storage of equipment around
the City Hall site.
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• The impact of the Silver Spur Road improvement project on
traffic and the plans made for notifying the public.
• The notification process to residents regarding road
work.
• How a resident finds out about the schedule for Channel
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20th ANNIVERSARY FINAL EVENT
Councilwoman Lyon announced that the finale of the celebration of
the 20th Anniversary would be a Golf Tournament on June 29 at the
Los Verdes Country Club. She encouraged participation in this
event.
CONCOURSE D'ELEGANCE
Councilman McTaggart announced that the Palos Verdes Concourse
D'Elegance would be held on Sunday, May 15 at Peninsula High
School.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 10:00 A.M. to Monday, May
16, 1994 at 7:00 P.M. for a Budget Workshop to be held in the
Community Room at City Hall. Motion made by Mayor Kuykendall.
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