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CC MINS 19920218M I N U T E S RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 18, 1992 The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Mayor MoTaggart at the Hesse Park Community Center, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard, The Council immediately adjourned to a closed session. The regular meeting was called to order at 7.900 PM by Mayor McTaggart. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, roll call was answered as follows. PRESENT: BROOKS, KUYKENDALLI BACHARACH, RYAN AND MAYOR MC TAGGART. ABSENT: NONE* Also present were City Manager Paul Bussey, Deputy City Manager Mark Rohloff, Acting Environmental Services Director Carolynn Petru, Public Works Director Catherine Reed, Assistant Public Works Director Kevin Smith, City Attorney Carol Lynch and City Clerk Jo Purcell, City Attorney Lynch announced that a closed session was held pur- suant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b). CEREMONIAL MATTERS (304) On behalf of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Mrs. Ann Festes accepted a Proclamation declaring February as American History Month. DRAWING FOR RECYCLING Resident names were drawn for one free year of trash pick up. 1 APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was modified to move the following items: Resolution denying a request to initiate an amendment to the General Plan to change the land use designation for property at 29941 Hawthorne Boulevard was moved to Regular Business; Annie's Stand as Point of Local Historical Interest was moved to Regular Business; and RTD Rerouting of Line 225 was after the Consent Calendar. Coun- cilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, to ap- prove the amended agenda as presented.. The motion carried unani- mously CONSENT CALENDAR The Consent Calendar was approved as follows on motion of Coun- cilman Ryan, 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 Council members after the read- ing of the title. MINUTES OF DECEMBER 17, 1991 Approved the Minutes of December 17, 19910 WAIVER OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT FEES FOR CONGREGATION NER TAMID'S ANNUAL AUCTION DINNER /DANCE FUND RAISING PROJECT (1203) Waived fees associated with application for Special Use Permit No. 105 for the Congregation Ner Tamid's annual auction dinner dance fund raising project. PALOS VERDES LAND CONSERVANCY; SPONSORSHIP OF NATURE WALKS (305) Approved co- sponsoring the proposed nature walks hosted by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy to be held in the City. STATE -LOCAL ENTITY MASTER AGREEMENT NO, SLTPP -5413 TO OBTAIN SB300 MONEY (501 Approved program supplement 003 to State -Local Entity Master Agreement No. SLTPP -5413 and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Supplement so the City may collect SB300 monies. February 18, 1992 2 RESOLUTION NO. 92 -16 - DENYING A REQUEST TO INITIATE AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION AT 3135 AND 3149 CROWNVIEW DRIVE (791) Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 92 -16 DENYING A REQUEST TO INITIATE AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM HAZARD AREA TO SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ON TWO PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 3135 AND 3149 CROWNVIEW DRIVE, RESOLUTION NO. 92 -17 - REGISTER OF DEMANDS Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 92 -17 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 follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: BROOKS, KUYKENDALL, BACHARACH, RYAN AND MAYOR MC TAGGART, NOES: NONE. RTD REROUTING OF LINE 225 (1505) Council discussed difficulties associated with RTD's recent rerouting of Line 225, thereby eliminating service for the Soleado area and the Town and Country Center and loading addi- tional heavy vehicles on Hawthorne Boulevard. Concern was expressed over the change having been made without notification. Mr. Kelly Chan, Peninsula Rim Homeowners' Association and a con- cerned parent, 27934 Beechgate Drive, voiced his objection to the rerouting of Line 225 and the fact that it was done without input from affected residents. Also objecting was Ms. Meredith Bloss, 27930 Beechgate Drive, who voiced her concern that the rerouting of Line 225 was made without adequate notice. She asked for the reinstatement of the bus stop at Beechgate Drive and Silver Spur Road. RTD'S representative, Ms. Gordana Swanson, explained that the rerouting of Line 225 was made in response to the City of Rolling Hills Estate's concern over safety issues for buses on northbound Crenshaw Boulevard. She indicated that the change in Line 225 is an experiment at this point in time; apologized for lack of adequate notice; commented on safety problems associated with Crenshaw Boulevard; suggested a Hold Harmless Agreement in the event of an accident; and called attention to difficulties resulting from the conflicting viewpoints of the Cities of Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates. February 18, 1992 3 Council asked that the Traffic Committee look into this matter and that the Peninsula cities meet to discuss ways to improve the safety of Crenshaw Boulevard. The need for RTD to notify Penin- sula cities of route changes was emphasized. Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, moved that RTD be asked to reinstate Line 225. The motion carried unanimously, VARIANCE NO. 311 AND COASTAL PERMIT NO* 108 - APPEAL (701) Assistant Planner Donna Jerex presented the staff report with the recommendation to uphold the appeal, thereby approving the revised project with conditions and to provide staff with specific direction as to what may be replaced and/or torn down. Council suggested that pertinent Planning Commission minutes be included in future staff reports and that dissenting opinions and the reasoning behind them be provided. Mayor MeTaggart opened the public hearing, Applicant Tor Petterson, 96 Yacht Harbor Drive, explained that his house was constructed on fill soil, resulting in deteriora- tion of the dwelling. He presented statements from supporting residents; confirmed that the Portuguese Bend Homeowners' As- sociation has approved the project; and expressed his agreement with recommended Conditions of Approval, Council discussed concerns over a domino-effect precedent for tear-downs in the subject area, Councilwoman Bacharach moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks and passed unanimously. Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, moved to grant the appeal according to Alternative No. 2 and Findings of Fact recommended by staff, adding a Condition as follows.* 0 That the side yard setbacks shall be 10 feet. The motion passed unanimously. There was a brief discussion with regard to the poor condition of the private streets in the area. February 18, 1992 4 ADOPTION OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENT (1402.) Public Works Director Cathy Reed presented the staff report. There being no public input, the following motion was offered. Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman Kuykendall, moved to close the public hearing. The motion passed unanimously* ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION DENYING REQUEST TO INITIATE AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR PROPERTY AT 29941 HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD (701) City Manager Paul Bussey noted the applicant's February 17, 1992 letter requesting that the item be tabled. Council discussed the idea of reconsidering the denial in order to allow the applicant to initiate an amendment to the General Plan to change the Land Use Designation. Applicant Shafigh Zadeh, 29620 Island View Drive, called atten- tion to his letter noted earlier in this discussion by City Manager Bussey. Councilwoman Bacharach, seconded by Councilman Ryan, moved to table the item. The motion passed unanimously. ANNIE'S STAND AS POINT OF LOCAL HISTORICAL INTEREST (1201) Council discussed whether the City should be involved in desig- nating Annie's Stand as a point of local historical interest. Councilwoman Brooks moved to approve the designation of Annie's stand as a point of local historical interest according to the staff recommendation, with the bronze plaque to be worded as originally presented 'by staff. The motion died for lack of a second* Councilwoman Bacharach moved to approve the designation of Annie's stand as a point of local historical interest according to the staff recommendation) with the bronze plaque to be worded as presented by staff at the meetings The motion died for lack of a second. February 18, 1992 5 Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, to receive and file the staff report. The motion carried by a 4-1 majority vote, with Councilwoman Bacharach dissenting. BUDGETED PROP "A" FUND OVERHEAD CHARGES (LACTC) (602) Deputy City Manager Mark Rohloff provided a brief overview of the staff report. He explained the LACTC's 10% limit on overhead costs allocated to the Prop A Fund, with documentation being required for anything above that amount. Council discussed the need for consistency in the LACTC alloca- tion of overhead costs and the idea of discussing this topic with the Contract Cities. Mr. Bryce Little of the LACTC provided information about the LACTC's 10% limit on overhead costs. Clarification concerning direct/indirect and overhead/administrative costs was supplied by City Manager Bussey, Councilman Kuykendall moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, that Mayor McTaggart be authorized to take the issue of overhead costs and how they are allocated to the Contract Cities -to deter- mine whether this topic is something they want to take to the LACTC* The motion passed unanimously, GRADING APPLICATION NO* 1390, FSEIR 16 - APPEAL FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO, 37885 (FORRESTAL) (1411) Associate Planner Joel Rojas presented the staff report. He clarified that only the Grading Application and Environmental Certification are before Council at this time. With a digital terrain model slide presentation, Mr. Paul Lukes, J.M. Peters Co. (applicant) and Mr. Scott Kerwin, Moore & Taber (geotechnical and environmental consultants), reviewed alterna- tive grading scenarios' drainage; and proposed excavation/fill. Council discussed the idea of a rock protection fence along the outboard edge of the drainage/rockfall control benches. At 9:10 PM the meeting was recessed until 9:20 PM* Discussion continued with regard to Grading Application No. 1390, FSEIR 16 Appeal for Tentative Tract Map No. 37885 (Forrestal), February 18, 1992 6 After the break, Mr. Kerwin addressed concerns over excavation /fill, potential soil settlement /collapsible soil, utilities and drainage/moisture control, as expressed in Mr. Uday Patil's February 18, 1992 written communication. He indicated that subdrainage will be added. Referring to his February 18, 1991 letter, Mr. Al Esser, 71 Crest Road East, asked that final approval and acceptances of all drainage systems be based on successful operation under actual storm conditions; voiced his opposition to rock crushing; and commented on the positive aspects of 'impervious surface drainage. Mrs. Barbara Dye, 7035 Harterest Drive, provided input with regard to trails. Ms. Sharon Solari, 4145 Palos Verdes Drive South, related the Seaview Homeowner Association's opposition to the project because of concerns over soil instability/settlement and drainage* Noting his February 18, 1992 letter, Mr. Uday Patil, 4011 Palos Verdes Drive South, stated his concern over the project's poten- tial impact on the Seaview Tract. He commented on: the need to analyze potential fill materials; the potential for utility dif- ficulties resulting from soil settlement/water drainage; and the need for a soil stability calculation assuming the potential scenario of standing water, as well as a gross stability analysis of the entire area under existing conditions. Mr. John Sharkey, 30320 Avenida de Calma, voiced his strong op- position to the project* Due to concerns over adverse effects on the natural habitat, Mr. Jess Morton of the Palos Verdes/South Bay Audobon Society, 787 W. 4th Street, San Pedro, questioned whether it would be necessary to grade the cliff face and fill in the quarry bowl. Ms. Lois LaRue, 3136 Barkentine Road, related her understanding that the General Plan does not permit development on the butte or a change in the quarry bowl topography. She voiced her continued concern over the Klondike Canyon landslide* Sunshine, 6 Limetree Lane, noted the need to address open space. Council discussed that: potential fill materials could be .analyzed as part of the Supplemental Environmental Impact Report; potential impact on the Seaview Tract will be considered; and the project could be conditioned to include restoration of the natural habitat. February 18, 1992 7 Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan, to close the public hearing. The motion passed unanimously. At 10:45 PM the meeting was recessed to an Executive Session un- til 11:15 PM* Discussion continued with regard to Grading Ap- plication No. 1390, FSEIR 16 - Appeal for Tentative Tract Map No. 37885 (Forrestal) 4 Council discussed remedial grading Alternative No. 2 - variable slope - with placement of only 80,000 cubic yards of soil in the quarry bowl, the remaining soil to be exported. Further discus- sion included: the idea of the Developer donating funds to the City for the purchase of School District land for an athletic field; closing the trail to dirt bikes, with limited pedestrian access in the quarry bowl; and the need to further explore hydrology, utilities and homeowner maintenance costs, Councilman Kuykendall stated his objection to taking any action that was contrary to the staff recommendation regarding the slope grading plans, Councilwoman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Ryan, moved to ap- prove remedial grading Alternative No. 2 (Variable Slope without the 1 1/2#1 gradient over the residential tract), as conditioned and including findings of fact recommended by staff, adding the following conditions: 0 That no more than 80,000 cubic yards of soil shall be exported to the quarry bowl; and 0 That staff shall prepare an addendum to the Environmental Impact Report to include hydrology, soil fill, utilities and homeowner maintenance costs. The motion passed by the following 4-1 majority roll call vote: AYES: BROOKS, BACHARACH9 MC TAGGART AND RYAN* NOES: KUYKENDALL, AUDIENCE COMMENTS Mr. John Sharkey, 30320 Avenida de Calma, asked for information about revenues the City would receive from a golf course in Sub- region 7. February 18, 1992 8 At the request of Ms. Lois LaRue, 3136 Barkentine Road, those present joined in a moment of silence in memory of Annie Ishibashi, REVISION OF CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR VACATION OF SEA RAVEN DRIVE FROM HEROIC TO THE CUL-DE-SAC (1408) Assistant Director of Public Works Kevin Smith presented the staff report. He pointed out that the vacation of Sea Raven Drive from Heroic to the cul-de-sac, as approved previously by Council, has not yet taken place because two of the Conditions of Approval have not been completed. There was a brief discussion with regard to the origination of this request. Sunshine, 6 Limetree Lane and Ms. Barbara Dye, 7035 Harterest Drive, asked that this issue remain closed, Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, to ap- prove the staff recommendation to set a date for a public hearing to modify the Conditions of Approval for the vacation of a por- tion of Sea Raven Drive. The motion passed by the following 3-2 roll call vote: AYES: BROOKS, RYAN, MC TAGGART. NOES* BACHARACH, KUYKENDALL, COMMITTEE VACANCIES (1201 X 1502) City Clerk Jo Purcell presented the staff report, Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, that Parks & Recreation Committee Member Slayden be moved to the Traf- fic Committee and that Marty Gamble and Carol Hildreth be ap- pointed to the Parks & Recreation Committee. The motion passed by the following 4-1 majority roll call vote: AYES: BROOKS, RYAN, KUYKENDALL AND MC TAGGART NOES: BACHARACH, Councilwoman Bacharach stipulated that she voted against the mo- tion because the residents suggested for the Parks & Recreation Committee have not been interviewed by Council. February 18, 1992 9 CITY COUNCIL REVIEW OF GATES AND/OR TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES (1503) Acting Director of Public Works Carolynn Petru presented the staff report. Referring to written material distributed to Council, Ms. Elaine Herold, 6233 Moongate Drive, stated her opposition to private streets and walls which accompany gates. On behalf of the RPV Estates Community Association, Mr. Lawrence Baker, Jr., 10 Paseo de Plino, provided background information regarding the privatization of Rolling Hills Park Estates. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Kuykendall, to receive and file this information. The motion passed by the fol- lowing 4-1 roll call vote: AYES: BROOKS, RYAN, KUYKENDALL AND MC TAGGART* NOES: BACHARACH. Councilwoman Bacharach explained that she opposed the motion to receive and file because of her opinion that the Development Code should be modified so that decisions about gates/traffic control devices (such as guard houses and control arms) are ultimately decided by City Council, RECRUITMENT FOR LONG-RANGE FINANCE COMMITTEE (602) Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan, to approve the staff recommendation to: 0 Prepare a Resolution outlining the specific responsibilities of the Long-Range Finance Committee; and 0 Post appropriate notices indicating that the City Council will accept applications to fill positions on the Committee. The motion passed unanimously. February 18, 1992 10 STATUS OF COUNCIL DIRECTIVES City Manager Bussey supplied clarification with regard to Council Directive No. 2, Zip Code Revision and Council Directive No. 4, West Crest Trail. ADJOURNMENT At 12 :20 dall, to 1992, for ATTEST: AM Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Kuyken- adjourn the meeting to 7:00 PM on Monday, February 24, a joint work session with the Planning Copinissiqn. CITY CLERK tj February 18, 1992