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CC MINS 19930111 ADJM I N U T E S RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 11, 1993 The meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Brooks at 7:00 P.M. at Hesse Park Community Center, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, roll call was answered as follows: PRESENT: KUYKENDALL, RYAN, McTAGGART, BACHARACH, AND MAYOR BROOKS ABSENT: NONE Also present were City Manager Paul Bussey, Assistant City Manager Pamela Antil, Finance Director Brent Mattingly, Environmental Services Director Dudley Onderdonk, Public Works Director Trent Pulliam, City Attorney Glen Watson, Recreation and Parks Director Mary Thomas and City Clerk Jo Purcell. CEREMONIAL EVENT - CITIZEN OF THE MONTH (304) In recognition of her volunteering numerous hours of service to the City over the past several years, serving on the Traffic Committee, including one year as chairperson, as a volunteer operator for the television camera for City Council meeting broadcasts, and for her assistance to the City Clerk's Office in the preparation of City Council agendas, the Mayor presented Charlotte Iseda with a Citizen of the Month proclamation for January 1993. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was adopted on motion of Councilman Kuykendall, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach. Motion carried. CONSENT CALENDAR The consent calendar was approved as follows on motion of Councilman Kuykendall, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach. Adopted a motion to waive full reading of all ordinances and resolutions adopted at the meeting with consent to the waiver of reading deemed to be given by all councilmembers after the reading of the title. MINUTES Adopted the minutes of December 7th and December 15, 19929 BOND RELEASE - KFC RESTAURANT ON WESTERN (1204 X 1404) (1) Released Bond No. 111 1913 8714. ( 2 ) Directed the City Clerk to notify the surety of the City Council's action. LADERA LINDA HOMEOWNER ASSOC. LANDSCAPING & MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT - AMENDMENT NO. 1 (808 X 901) Approved Amendment No. 1 to the Landscape and Maintenance Agreement. ORDINANCE NO. 283 - PERS AMENDMENT (1202) Adopted ORDINANCE NO. 283 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AND-THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. MIRALESTE RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT - CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT OF BOARD MEMBER (1201) Approved the appointment of John Vilicich to the Board of the Miraleste Recreation & Park District to serve until December 19950 RESOLUTION NO. 93,-1 - HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD DESIGNATION - SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION 1503) Adopted RESOLUTION NO, 93 -1 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES CONSENTING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PORTION OF HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD FROM 244TH STREET TO PALOS VERDES DRIVE WEST WITHIN SAID CITY AS A PART OF THE SYSTEM OF HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. STAFF ASSISTANT II FOR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - (1202 X 1204) Authorized staff to: (1) Immediately recruit and hire a staff Assistant II, Salary Grade 23 ($1,740 to $2,167 per month, $20,874 to $26,006 per year), for the Public Works Department. (2) Obtain furniture, supplies, computer and software, typewriter and other equipment necessary to accommodate the new position. (3) Transfer funds from appropriate existing budgeted accounts to accommodate funding for the new position. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS (401) Revised the budget for Emergency Preparedness and approved the proposed allocation of funds for Operating Supplies. RESOLUTION NO. 93 -2 - REGISTER OF DEMANDS Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 93 -2 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING FUNDS FROM WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. The motion to approve the consent calendar carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: KUYKENDALL, RYAN, McTAGGART, BACHARACH, AND MAYOR BROOKS NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: BACHARACH ON THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 15, 1993 RECYCLE DRAWING: Palos Verdes Peninsula News reporter Gary Amo drew a card from the recycle lottery drum. PUBLIC HEARING: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 32322 LOT NO . 11 AMENDMENT NO* "A" - D I AMONTE LANE (1411) Mayor Brooks opened the public hearing on Tentative Tract Map No. 32322, Lot No. 1, Amendment No. "A" and the City Clerk reported that notice of the public hearing had been duly published and that no written protests had been received. Environmental Services Director Onderdonk presented the January 11th staff memorandum and the recommendation to approve the tract amendment thereby removing a portion of the Flood Hazard Zone designation on Lot No. 1 from the recorded map. Continuing with a brief background on this matter, the Director stated that this tentative tract map was originally approved by the City Council in October 1984 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 11, 1993 PAGE 2 for a five lot subdivision located off Diamonte Lane and Palos Verdes Drive East. After several extension requests, the final map was recorded in October 1986. Several land restrictions including a Flood Hazard Zone lot, restrictive use area, and a trail /public utilities easement were placed on lot No. 1 of the tract. The majority of the lot had a restrictive use area designation because of unsuitable soil conditions. The Flood Hazard Zone was placed along the westerly property line of Lot 1 to protect the adjacent property from an unimproved natural drainage course. A 3200 square foot buildable pad was established by excavating and recompacting the soil in an area adjacent to the Flood Hazard Zone. Drainage improvements to the Flood Hazard Zone have been made by the current owner of the property. The Drainage system has been reviewed and inspected by the City Engineer who has opined that the improvements have abated the Flood Hazard area for that portion of lot No. 1 as designated on the accompanying map. Completing his report, Mr. Onderdonk said that based on the City Engineer's review of the drainage improvements that have been made to a portion of lot No. 1, the final map for the tract should be amended to modify the configuration of the Flood Hazard Zone. There being no call for public testimony Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan to close the public hearing. Motion carried. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach to approve the staff recommendation. Motion carried. ANIMAL CONTROL - IMPLEMENTATION OF LEASH LAW (104) Mayor Brooks related an incident which occurred in her neighborhood where a dog was impounded by the SPCA. Apparently the dog was not vicious but had simply strayed f rom its owner' s property. The animal control of f icer impounded this dog and the Mayor questioned the appropriateness of this action in light of the circumstances of the case. After Council discussion, it was the consensus that the City Manager should contact the SPCA to clarify their implementing the leash law and impoundment of animals. PUBLIC ACCESS CHANNEL - MATURE VIDEO PROGRAMMING - (605) Mayor Brooks described a video program which inadvertently appeared on Channel 3 instead of 33. She stated her objection to the type of programming and referred to some new FCC rules that would be published within 90 days which would present guidelines for such "mature" programming. After Council discussion of'this program and their objection to the programs material Councilman McTaggart moved, seconded by Mayor Brooks to put the Dimension Cable Television on notice that this was considered unacceptable programming. Motion carried. LONG RANGE FINANCE COMMITTEE - UPDATE (602) Chairman Ken Dyda presented an overview of the committee's work to date: the organization of the committee into subcommittees; the focus of these subcommittees; the public education program proposed by the committee; and, their preparation of a long term financial strategy plan. After Council discussion and clarification of the committee's presentations to the public via Town Hall meetings, the focus of the committee and how the committee proposed to simplify the budget presentation, Councilman Kuykendall moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart that the City Manager should work with CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 11, 1993 PAGE 3 the Committee Chairman to restate the resolution of the committee to fewer items and to make it more focused for the future operation of the Long Range Finance Committee, DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT - FENCES WALLS (1801) Councilman Kuykendall moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and carried to waive the full reading of the staff report. Motion carried. Councilman Kuykendall moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart to approve the staff recommendations: 1) Do not initiate an amendment to the Development Code which would allow a six ( 6 ) foot fence or wall within the required front yard setback. 2) Request that Mr. S.B. Heifetz follow our normal procedures and file for a Variance with the Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission. GOLF COURSE ORDINANCE (1501) Assistant City Manager Antil presented the staff memorandum of January 11th and the recommendation to introduce an ordinance establishing a golf course tax in the City. Summarizing some background on this matter Ms. Antil reported that the City had an informal opinion that a tax could be imposed on a golf course owned by another public agency. At the December 15, 1992 meeting the City Council directed staff to draft an ordinance to establish a golf tax in the City. Speaking in opposition to this tax were the following: Len Kennett, the golf professional at Los Verdes Golf Course. Mr. Kennett said that he has had the concession at Los Verdes since 1964 and since 1982 has been operating the golf course with American Golf. He inquired if there were any legal ramification to this proposed tax since the golf course was built with County tax money and said that the record keeping for such a tax would be complicated. Ray Maggard, 1150 Capitol Dr., San Pedro, representing the Los Verdes Men's Golf Club, said that they are now paying a $20.50 green fee and that for people who play golf once a week this would cost them $50 a year. Barbara Turner, 1625 Juniper, representing Los Verdes Women's Golf Club, also stated her opposition to this tax. Council then discussed the amount of discount given to seniors; and clarified that the green fees and the cart rental fees were now $19.50 and $18.00 respectively. Representing the American Golf Corp. was Charles Blalack, 7742 Redlands, Playa Del Rey, who stated that his company is paid on a fixed rate which is based upon the County's green fee. Responding to Council's inquiry he said that the recent County fee increase was in response to a competitive analysis of golf courses in the area. He stated his objection to the late notification of this proposed ordinance. Council then discussed that in addition to green fees there were also fees for the driving range and the golf Carts and if a fee should be put on each separate activity or an overall percentage considered. Finally, it was the consensus that staff would meet with Mr. Kennett and representatives of American Golf to clarify some of the aspects of the ordinance: that staff would prepare several alternatives to this ordinance; and, that staff should prepare recommendations for the City Council's consideration. Mayor Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Kuykendall that this matter be considered at the February 2nd City Council meeting. Motion carried. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 11, 1993 PAGE 4 RECESS AND RECONVENE At 9:15 P.M. the meeting recessed. At 9:28 P.M. the meeting reconvened. ORDINANCE N09 284 - WATER CONSERVATION (1601) Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach to waive reading of the staff report. Motion carried. Councilman Kuykendall moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan to approve the staff recommendations: (1) Introduce Water Conservation in Landscaping Ordinance No. 283 as recommended by the West Basin Municipal Water District. (2 ) Direct Staff to prepare a procedure and guidelines for implementation of the Ordinance. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach to waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 284 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR WATER CONSERVING LANDSCAPES AND AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE. Motion carried. EASTVIEW PARK - OPERATION (1201) Parks and Recreation Director Mary Thomas presented the staff memorandum of December 15, 1992 and the recommendation that because costs of operation of Eastview Park are currently covered under the 1972 Act assessments, that the current operations of the facility be continued. Council discussion focused on the following: the gang activity in the park; if there should be play equipment at the park; if citizens in the area would be willing to form a "Save- the - Park" Committee; the sentiment expressed for a passive park when this park was initially built; if the graffiti on property could be identified; specifically when the vandalism occurred at the park; and, if a tot lot could be installed in the park. Ultimately, it was the consensus that the Mayor should meet with some residents of the area regarding the continued mode of operation of the park. PT. VICENTE INTERPRETIVE CENTER - HOURS OF OPERATION (1201) Recreation and Parks Director Thomas presented the January 11th staff memorandum and the recommendation to authorize a return to the 1991 -92 hours of operation for Pt. Vicente Interpretive Center as identified and appropriate a budget adjustment of $3,885. to account 560.12 and $310 to account 560.19. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Kuykendall to approve the staff recommendation. Motion carried. COVENANTS TO PROTECT VIEWS (1806) Planning Administrator Carolynn Petru presented the January 11th staff memorandum and the recommendation to review the current and previous practices of the staff and Planning Commission with regard to requiring Covenants to Protect Views and site vegetation inspections for ministerial and discretionary permits, and provide policy direction on this matter, as necessary. Representing the Planning Commission was Commissioner Nick Mowlds, 6882 Verde Ridge Rd., who explained the case of a Height Variation appeal in the Via Campensina area. In that instance, if a standard Covenant to Protect Views had been required, the trees on that property, which were over 70 feet in height, might have been cut to 16 feet if ,a view blockage complaint was received from a neighbor. The Planning Commission allowed the applicant to file a modified View Covenant to periodically thin and lace the trees since, if the trees were CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 11, 1993 PAGE 5 removed, the view would be blocked by other trees located in Palos Verdes Estates, John Sharkey, 30320 Avenida de Calma, described the topography of his property and how his landscaping would be affected by a decision of the View Restoration Committee because of a view blockage complaint filed by an adjacent property owner. After Council discussion, it was the consensus that the Mayor, Councilman Ryan, the City Attorney and a Planning Commissioner should meet with staff to discuss the inconsistencies existing in the various documents requiring a view covenant. RESOLUTION NO. 93 -3 - GRAFFITI REWARD PROGRAM (1206) Assistant City Manager Antil presented the staff memorandum of January 11th and the recommendation to adopt a resolution establishing a graffiti reward program. Councilman Kuykendall moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart to approve the staff recommendation and adopt RESOLUTION NO, 93 -3 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ESTABLISHING A REWARD PROGRAM FOR GRAFFITI, The motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: KUYKENDALL, RYAN, McTAGGART, BACHARACH, AND MAYOR BROOKS NOES: NONE Captain Bill Mangan of the Lomita Sheriff's Station briefed the Council on the various elements of the Graf f iti Abatement Program: restitution, Neighborhood Watch, Friends of a Park Program, and, people willing to call the Sheriff's Department so that apprehensions can be made. He said that all of these activities over a period of time can reduce the incidents of graf f iti. Specifically, he said that contact should be made with the schools so instruction can be given to the 12 through 13 year -old range. JANUARY 20TH SANITATION DISTRICT MEETING - (306) Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Kuykendall to appoint Councilman John.McTaggart as Alternate Director for the Januar y 20, 1993 Sanitation District meeting. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT At 10:29 P.M. the meeting adjourned on motio of Council Kuykendall, MAY R ATTEST: C Y CLERK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 11, 1993 PAGE 6