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CC MINS 19920107M I N U T E S RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 71 1992 The meeting was called to order. at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor McTaggart at the Hesse Park Community Center, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, roll call was answered as follows: PRESENT: RYAN, KUYKENDALL, BACHARACH AND MAYOR McTAGGART LATE ARRIVAL: BROOKS AT 7:14 P.M. Also present were City Manager Paul Bussey, Deputy City Manager Mark Rohloff, Acting Environmental Services Director Carolynn Petru, City Attorney Carol Lynch, Public Works Director Catherine Reed, Director of Recreation and Parks Mary Thomas and City Clerk Jo Purcell. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilman Kuykendall moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan to approve the agenda as presented. The motion carried unanimously. CONSENT CALENDAR The consent calendar was approved as presented with the items pertaining to Ordinance No. 277 and the Palos Verdes Estates proposed fixed route being moved to later in the agenda. The Council policy item regarding AYSO use of Portuguese Bend Fields was continued to a later meeting. The consent calendar as amended was then approved as follows on motion of Councilwoman Bacharach, seconded by Councilman Kuykendall. 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. ORDINANCE NO. 278 PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS (1203 X 1103) Adopted ORDINANCE NO. 278 RELATING TO THE TERMS OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS AND AMENDING CHAPTER 2.20, SECTION NOS. 2.20.020 AND 2.20.040 OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE, RESOLUTION NO. 92 -2 AMENDING THE 1991 -92 BUDGET - GRAFFITI REMOVAL ( 12 06 X 602 ) (1) Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 92 -2 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 91 -33, THE BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1991 -92. (2) Increased the appropriation in the General Fund - Park Maintenance Department by $10,000 for Graffiti Abatement Expenditures. HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD A GRANVIA ALTAMIRA RESURFACING PROJECT (1204 X 1404) (1) Approved and accepted the work as completed for the Hawthorne Boulevard and Granvia Altamira resurfacing project in the amount of $689,342.58. (2) Direct the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion. (3) Exonerated Bond No. 1111 9130836 in the amount of $712,400. (4) Directed the Finance Officer to release the retention if no claims have been filed against the contractor in the 35 days after the notice has been recorded. AB939; COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES (306) Redesignated the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services/ Environmental Health /Solid Waste Program (DHS) as the local enforcement agency (LEA) under the Solid Waste control Act of 1976 and the Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989. RESOLUTION NO* 92 -3 REGISTER OF DEMANDS Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 92 -3 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING FUNDS FROM WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY BY JIM WALKER (303) Rejected the claim and directed the City Clerk to notify the claimant. The motion to approve the consent calendar carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: RYAN, KUYKENDALL, BACHARACH AND MAYOR McTAGGART NOES: NONE ABSENT: BROOKS PUBLIC HEARINGS: RESOLUTION NO. 92-4 SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT - ( SRRE ) (1301) The staff report of January 7th was presented by Public Works Director Reed who recommended that after receiving public testimony the City Council close the public hearing and adopt a resolution relating to the negative declaration of the final SRRE for the City, and adopt a resolution related to the SRRE. After clarification of the $1.75 per household charge and whether 2 JANUARY 7, 1992 that should be left on the report it was the consensus that staff would revise the document to clarify that this comment was a representative cost estimate from similar cities. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded.by Councilman Kuykendall to close the public hearing. The motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION 92 -4 ADOPTING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 631 FOR A SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN was presented by title and adopted on motion of Councilwoman Bacharach, seconded by Mayor McTaggart and carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 92 -5 ADOPTING A SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT was presented by title and adopted on motion of Councilwoman Bacharach, seconded by Councilman Kuykendall and carried unanimously. Don Fraser, 26 Peppertree, suggested that the City Council consider a policy which would require that containers be weighed and that charges be based upon weight. (At 7:14 P.M. Councilwoman Brooks arrived at the meeting.) Staff briefly commented on the fact that a pilot program which would separate the green waste from regular household waste would be implemented in the near future and this would help reduce the amount of waste collected. RESOLUTION NO. 92 -6 CITY'S HOUSEHOLD -HAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENT (1402) The staff report of January 7th was presented by Public Works Director Reed who recommended that the City Council receive public testimony regarding the preliminary draft, close the public hearing and adopt a resolution pertaining to the negative declaration for the Household Hazardous Waste Element. There being no response to the Mayor's call for public testimony Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously. Staff reported that it would be necessary to schedule a public hearing sometime in February for the adoption of the final document on this matter. RESOLUTION NO. 92 -6 ADOPTING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 632 FOR A HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN was presented by title and adopted on motion of Councilwoman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Kuykendall and carried. MUNICIPAL CODE REVISIONS - TITLE 17 (ZONING) (1103 X 1203 X 1801) 3 JANUARY 7, 1992 Project Planner Nancy Hutar presented the January 7th staff memorandum and the recommendation to provide direction to staff regarding the proposed revisions to certain sections of Title 17 of the Municipal Code. Speaking against changing the policy of development in the open space hazard zone was Ed Kennedy, 2713 Vista Mesa, who stated he was representing the E1 Prado Estates Homeowners Association. Council discussion centered on the procedure for allowing a golf course in the event it was found to be an appropriate mitigating measure in the landslide area; if a golf course could be allowed in the moratorium area with the present language of the code; and the steps necessary to get a zone change with the proposed language of the code. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Mayor McTaggart to restore to Section 17.60.020 (Conditional Uses) the restriction on certain uses in the open space hazard zone. Additional discussion then ensued regarding the necessity for a separate section dealing with the development of natural resources and public utility structures. It was the consensus that an ordinance segregating these active uses be prepared by staff. The motion to restore the restriction on certain uses carried on the following roll call vote AYES: BROOKS, RYAN, KUYKENDALL, AND MAYOR McTAGGART NOES: BACHARACH With regard to residential planned development single family and multiple family development standards, Conditional Use Permits and antennas, Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks to hold discussion of these matters over to a workshop with the Planning Commission. The motion carried unanimously. PRESENTATION BY METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT - PARCEL TAX - (1501) Mr. Dale Hunter, Senior Government Liaison and Mr. Chris Portner, from the Finance Division of the Metropolitan Water District summarized for the City Council the District's need for this Parcel Tax as a means of providing that agency with a guaranteed revenue and how the tax was computed. Council inquiries centered on the necessity of the District imposing this tax; if Los Angeles County was being taxed to support the development of San Diego and Riverside counties; if the new Eastside reservoir planned by the District would service the Peninsula; and, if this tax was permanent. On the subject of the various prices charged to agricultural users versus residential users, the Council requested that the MWD use 4 JANUARY 7, 1992 whatever influence they have to charge higher prices to the bigger users of water. 1991-92 BUDGET - RECREATION AND PARKS PROGRAMS ( 6 0 2 X 12 01) The City Manager summarized the actions taken by the City Council at their January 4, 1992 budget meeting during which the Council canceled the Spring Parks and Recreation programs. Council discussion focused on the contract that the City presently has with the consultant who prints and publishes the recreation brochure; the amount that would still be due and owing to the consultant even if the brochure is not published; the revenue generated from the advertising in the brochure; the number of participants enrolled in the Fall and Winter recreation classes; if the classes could be conducted independently by the instructors; and, whether other Peninsula cities charged a non - resident fee for programs. Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan to reinstate the Spring recreation program; impose a 5% increase in the fees; charge a $10 non - resident fee per class, per registration; that the Summer classes be based upon a "zero" based budgeting program; and, that they be conducted contingent upon the passage of the Parcel Tax. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: BROOKS, RYAN, KUYKENDALL, BACHARACH, AND MAYOR McTAGGART Speaking in favor of maintaining the Spring Parks and Recreation Programs were the following residents: Vickie Schoenfeld, 93 Laurel Drive; Edith Mayerson, 28825 Trailriders Drive, representing the Peninsula Seniors; Lou Jones, 6924 Willowtree Drive, representing the RPV Senior Bridge Club; Terri Kortens, 6542 Oceancrest; and, Connie Barr, 135 Seawall Road. RECESS AND RECONVENE At 9:00 P.M. the Mayor declared a recess. The meeting reconvened at 9:10 P.M. CEREMONIAL MATTER Mayor McTagqart introduced the members of Pack #274 from Montemalaga School. RECREATION AND PARRS PROGRAMS: Council then resumed its public testimony regarding the budget and Spring recreation classes. 5 JANUARY 7, 1992 Gladys Hartmann, 30027 Via Rivera, also spoke in favor of maintaining the recreation classes; Anne Dumke, 30420 Via Rivera; stated her concern about the minimum number of students required for each class and questioned the efficiency of the City's policy; she also stated her objection t the fee increase. AUDIENCE QUESTIONS: Responding to the Mayor's call for audience comments for items not on the agenda was Marion Smith, 3477 Newr idge Drive, who presented a letter from Paula Stone Bender, expressing Ms. Bender's opposition to the selling of Proposition A Funds. (Ms. Bender's statement is on file with the City Clerk's office.) Ms. Smith stated that the recreation brochure contained instructions for the,PV Transit and expressed her concern in the event the brochure is not published. Lois Larue , 3136 Barkent ine Rd . , referred to her December 11, 19 91 letter wherein she requested that the Council consider appointing 50% female and 33% minority representation on the City's committees. Richard Bara, #1 Peppertree, inquired about the City's investment policy. Staff summarized the financial investment policy which is reviewed and adopted annually by the City Council; staff reported that this policy was on file for public inspection. 1991 -92 BUDGET - ADOPTION OF PARCEL TAX RESOLUTIONS (501 X 1501) Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan to direct staff to prepare resolutions for the January 11, 1992 City Council meeting calling the election and placing a single measure on the ballot. The motion carried unanimously. PV TRANSIT - PALOS VERDES ESTATES FIXED ROUTE (1505) Director Reed presented the staff memorandum of January 7th and stated that because of the unavailability of Type II paratransit vehicles for a one -year lease or purchase that fit into the Palos Verdes Estates 91 -92 transit budget, their City Council had agreed to make a four year commitment to the fixed route bus service. As part of that commitment Palos Verdes Estates would do the following: 1. Fully fund a f our year lease f or f our Type II paratransit vehicles. 2. Fully fund the fixed route operating costs for the initial twelve months of service. 3. Request that operating costs be shared by Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates on an equitable basis (e,g. based on trip origination) for the remaining thirty -six months of service. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan to approve Palos Verdes Estates fully funding a four year lease for 6 JANUARY 7, 1992 four Type II paratransit vehicles and fully funding the fixed route operating costs for the initial twelve months of service; however, not to commit to sharing the operating costs for the remaining thirty -six months of the service. The motion carried unanimously. METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (1505) The City Manager presented the staff memorandum of January 7th and the recommendation to consider the alternatives outlined by the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission ( LACTC) and the Southern California Rapid Transit District (SCRTD) for the proposed merging of the two agencies into the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the make -up of the new board. Councilwoman Bacharach clarified the terms of the reorganization of the LACTC and the SCRTD, the timetable for that reorganization, and the method of representation by the board. It was the consensus that when this issue came before the City Selection Committee on Thursday, January 9th that the Mayor should vote what he felt would be appropriate on the issue. MUNICIPAL CODE REVISIONS - ORDINANCE NO. 277 (1103 X 1203 X 1801) Acting Director Petru presented the staff memorandum of January 7th and the revised recommendation that the adoption of Ordinance No. 277 be delayed pending action of the remaining portions of Title 17 Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks to continue the adoption of this ordinance. The motion carried unanimously. LOS ANGELES COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION - SUMITOMO DECISION - Alan Carlan, 4951 Rockvalley Drive, spoke to the issue of the cost overruns of the Green Line and the driverless cars that were recently decided upon by the LACTC and the placing of this contract with a source outside of the United States, Councilwoman Bacharach detailed the decision process for this driverless car: the consideration of compatibility vis -a -vis the Blue Line; the reason for the budget overruns; and, she summarized the process that the independent panel had followed in evaluating the bids received and their subsequent recommendation to award this contract to Sumitomo. Council discussion then centered on the development of a rail industry in this country; the bid process for the Green Line; the political process for such a decision; the manufacturing qualifications required to build these rail cars; the fact that it was necessary to adopt policies fostering creation of a rail car industry in this country; and, that the decisions for these contracts not be. based solely upon economics but rather with a long 7 JANUARY 7, 1992 term view of developing such an industry. Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan that a letter containing these points of view be sent to the LACTC and the County Board of Supervisors requesting that such a process be started. The motion carried unanimously. LACTC MAILING PRACTICES Councilman Ryan described the public relations mailings he had received from the L.A. County Transportation Commission and the cost of those mailings and recommended that the commission consider more economical mailing practices. Council Directives: In response to Council's inquiries staff explained that the supplier for the traffic control at Crest and Lucania was having difficulty in getting a solar powered device. Staff stated that this project would be completed within the next week. ADJOURNMENT: At 11:03 P.M. the meeting adjourned on motion of Councilwoman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Kuykendall. Said meeting adjourned to 9:00 A.M. on Saturday morning, January 11, 1992 for the interview of committee candidates. ATTEST: CITY CLERK 179`2. MIN 4YOR7 8 JANUARY 7, 1992