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CC MINS 19920505M I N U T E S RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 51 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: BROOKS, RYAN, KUYKENDALL, BACHARACH AND MAYOR McTAGGART Also present were City Manager Paul Bussey, Deputy City Manager Mark Rohloff, Director of Environmental Services Dudley Onderdonk, Senior Planner Carolynn Petru, Director of Recreation and Parks Mary Thomas, Director of Public Works Trent Pulliam, City Attorney Carol Lynch and City Clerk Jo Purcell. CEREMONIAL MATTER Mayor McTaggart presented a ceremonial proclamation to Battalion Chief Glen Mutch representing the Los Angeles County Fire Department. This proclamation proclaimed May 9th as Fire Service Day. Chief Mutch suggested that the residents of Rancho Palos Verdes visit their local Fire Station and meet with the men and women who respond to calls for assistance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach to approve the agenda. The motion carried. CONSENT CALENDAR The resolutions of intent to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 1992 -93 for both Landscape and Open Space Maintenance District No. 1 and No. 2 were deleted; the item regarding the Loan Agreement between the City and the Redevelopment Agency was also removed to be scheduled for a later agenda. The minutes were moved to the end of the agenda. The consent calendar 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. LANDSCAPE AND OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 - ANNUAL REPORT (901) Adopted RESOLUTION NO, 92 -40 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ORDERING STAFF TO PREPARE THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, LANDSCAPE AND OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2 - ANNUAL REPORT (901) Adopted RESOLUTION NO, 92 -41 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ORDERING STAFF TO PREPARE THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO, 2. RESOLUTION NO. 92 -42 - VACATION OF SEA RAVEN DRIVE (1204 X 1408) Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 92 -42 ORDERING THE VACATION OF SEA RAVEN DRIVE FROM HEROIC TO THE CUL -DE -SAC AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 91 -08. FUEL STORAGE TANKS ON CIVIC CENTER GROUNDS (1201 x 1402) Authorized staff to dispose of unused fuel tanks on Civic Center grounds. LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION STUDY (1505) (1) Received and ordered filed the full report for the Rancho Palos Verdes Long Range Transportation study prepared by Aldaron Inc, (2) Instructed staff to forward a copy of this report to Palos Verdes Peninsula Transportation Authority Joint Powers Authority for their review. RESOLUTION NO. 92 -43 BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR RECREATION SALARIES (602 x 1201) City Council increased the appropriation in the General Fund - Recreational User Fee department by $6,700 for salaries and benefits. Adopted RESOLUTION NO, 92 -43 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 91 -33, THE BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1991 -92. RESOLUTION NO. 92 -44 - REGISTER OF DEMANDS Adopted RESOLUTION NO, 92 -44 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: 0 AYES: BROOKS, RYAN, KUYKENDALL, BACHARACH AND MAYOR McTAGGART MA GREEN HILLS MEMORIAL PARK - PRESENTATION OF FREE PARR MAINTENANCE SERVICE ( 3 05 x 12 01) Representing Green Hills Memorial Park was John Resich, their Corporate Secretary, who presented to the Mayor the Green Hills Memorial Park offer to provide a four person grounds maintenance crew from their staff to help with grounds keeping needs in the City for one full day each month over the next year. The crew will include a supervisor their own transportation and the equipment appropriate to perform light grounds maintenance duties. Mr. Resich said that he hoped this contribution of service could be accepted by the City and that it would encourage other members of the business community to apply their particular expertise to sustaining the quality of life in Rancho Palos Verdes. The Mayor and the City Council expressed their appreciation to Mr. Resich. Staff was requested to determine the dollar value of such service and to prepare a press release on the matter. PUBLIC HEARING: VIA COLINITA - VEHICULAR USE RESTRICTION OPTIONS (1502) Mayor McTaggart declared the public hearing opened and the City Clerk reported that notice of the meeting had been duly published and that letters of objection had been copied and presented to Council. Associate Planner Joel Rojas presented the staff memorandum of May 5th and the recommendation 1) that the Council certify the Focused EIR, 2) Implement the installation of stop signs and a minimum number of speed bumps at carefully' selected intersections within the Eastview residential area. (Alternative C) . Other alternatives to reduce traffic impacts in the project area have been analyzed in the Focused EIR and are also available for the Council's consideration. Assistant Public Works Director Kevin Smith responding to a Council question about the location for speed humps said that the Public Works Department would study the area and determine appropriate locations. Council inquiries then centered on the following: if speed was a factor in the nature of the traffic using Via Colinita; where the proposed speed humps would be located; if there had been a change 3 MAY 51 1992 in the traffic patterns since the closure of Miraleste High School; clarification of the difference between speed bumps and speed humps; the status of the law regarding the use of speed humps; the effects of the speed humps on drivers traveling at the posted speed limit; the kinds of traffic counts that were conducted in the area; and, if radar studies had been performed. Speaking in favor of installation of some modification to traffic patterns on Via Colinita were the following: Marta Houske, 2062 Trudie Dr, ; Stan Heif etz , 2043 General St, ; Nick Agid, 2062 Trudie Dr.; Walter Donahue, 29679 Enrose Ave.; and, Luverne Apperson, 29215 Trotwood. Their objections to the current traffic conditions centered around such quality of life issues as the inappropriate use of these residential streets in the Eastview area as collector street; that as many as 5,000 cars cut through these residential streets; that pets have been run over and that people have been hurt because of the high volume of traffic and excess speed. Speaking in opposition to traffic modifications were the following: Dawn Henry, 6525 Via Colinita; M. Tomich, 6617 Via Sienna; James Lehman, 2056 Elberon; Steve Nemeth, 3162 Crownview Dr.; John Sorrels, 2738 Vista Mesa Dr.; Arthur E. Gardner, 6429 Via Colinita; Warren Sweetnam, representing the Rockinghorse Rd. Homeowners Assoc., 7 Top Rail Lane; Kenneth Gale, 4136 Lorraine Rd.; Jerry Gaines, representing the San Pedro and Peninsula Homeowners Collation, 2101 West 37th St., San Pedro; Mary Sommer, 29655 Grand Pointe Lane; Paul Garmus, 3324 Seaclaire Dr.; Elsa Cortez, 29681 High Point Rd., representing the Miraleste Hills Homeowner Assoc.; John L. Beringer, representing the Mediterrania Homeowners Assoc., 3412 Seaglen Dr.; Ann DI Amato , representing Los Angeles Councilwoman Joan Milke Flores; Allen Schor, 4041 Miraleste Dr.; Dan Stanton, 6248 Via Canada; Ivan Halaj, 6341 Via Colinita; Frances Cornelius, 2736 San Ramon Pr., representing the San Ramon Homeowners Assoc., Paul Mathews, representing the La Vista Verde Homeowners Assoc., 57 Avenida Corona; Charles Kawai, 6533 Nancy Rd.; Cheryl Caughlin, representing the Miraleste Parks and Recreation District, 6412 Via Canada; Alex Haidos, 4317 Miraleste Dr.; John Vilicich, 4205 Miraleste Dr.; Stan Kielniarz, 3565 Starline Dr., representing the Crestmount Homeowners Assoc.; and, Dorian Dunlavey, 32555 Parkhurst Dr. These speakers questioned some of the statements made in the E . I . R. ; cited the fact that this road gave them access to the remainder of the Peninsula; said that Via Colinita has been used by the residents for thirty years; that the portion of the road to be closed goes through San Pedro and that this would have an adverse impact on the people who live on Palos Verdes Dr. East; that diverting . the traff is from Via Colinita would cause serious traffic problems along First Street in San Pedro and that this may trigger a similar restriction on First St; that restriction of the traffic pattern would cut off access to shopping along Western Ave.; questioned the efficacy of speed bumps; and, that this restriction would cause the Miraleste Parks and Recreation maintenance men to drive through San Pedro to access 4 park property. Speaking in rebuttal was Marta Houske, who stated that this street has between 5,000 - 6,000 cars traveling on it daily and that it was not designed to handle such a flow of traffic. RECESS AND RECONVENE At 9:05 P . M . the Mayor declared a recess, At 9:10 P . M . the meeting reconvened. VIA COLINITA (CONTINUED) Councilman Ryan. moved, seconded by Councilman Kuykendall to close the public hearing. The motion carried unanimously. Council discussion then centered on the following: the reasons why the City found it necessary to have an E.I.R. prepared on these proposed modifications to the traffic pattern; the fact that this street did indeed provide access to the schools in the City; the number of cars that come from within the Eastview area and-use Via Colinita; the effect that this closure would have on access to the shopping area along Western Ave.; whether stop signs at some locations would be the effective way to handle the traffic; if increased enforcement should be considered for the area; and, if there should be a prohibition on turning at certain hours of the day. Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Mayor McTaggart to adopt a modified version of alternative "C", install a minimum of stop signs and send the matter to the Traffic Committee for follow -up. Discussion continued and centered on the efficacy of stop signs: what intersections would be appropriate locations; and, Council stressed that only the minimum number be installed. Additional discussion focused on the experience that the cities of Pasadena and Santa Monica may have had with these speed humps; the cost of special event patrols for the area; and, the impact that restricting left turns at certain hours would have on First St. Councilwoman Bacharach proposed an amendment, seconded by Councilman Ryan that the staff obtain information from the Cities of Pasadena and Santa Monica relative to their use of the speed humps. The motion as amended carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: BROOKS, RYAN, KUYKENDALL, BACHARACH AND MAYOR McTAGGART Council discussion then turned to the use of radar studies in the area and the fact that they should be done prior to the installation of the stop signs. It was the consensus that implicit 5 MAY 51 1992 in the motion was the fact a radar speed survey would be conducted, that the stop signs recommended for installation would be presented to Council and their impact studied. Councilwoman Bacharach's motion that staff get the location and history on maintenance, neighborhood reaction and legal problems with speed humps in Pasadena and Santa Monica died for lack of a second. Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan to certify the E.I.R. The motion carried unanimously. RECYCLE DRAWING: Two cards were drawn for the month of May. COMMUNITY BLOCK GRANT FUND - AWARD OF MERIT (601) Mayor McTaggart read a commendation the City had received from the County of Los Angeles in recognition of exceptional progress in implementing the Community Development Block Grant Program. The Mayor thanked the Charles Abbott organization for their management of the use of these funds, LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT (901) The City Manager presented the May 1st staff memorandum and the recommendation that BSI Consultants, Inc. be selected as the assessment engineer for the Citywide landscaping and lighting district and be directed to initiate prepare the engineering report. Council questioned whether it was necessary to hire a special legal counsel for the implementation of this district and inquired of the schedule for the hearings involved in its adoption. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Kuykendall and carried to approve the staff recommendation. Speaking in opposition to this district was Warren Sweetnam, 7 Top Rail Lane, and representing the Rockinghorse Rd. Homeowners Assoc. He said that residents of his street should not be included in this special district since they don't have any street lighting or median landscaping. Council explained that assessment for this district would be done on a benefit ratio and that those who receive more benefits from such items would be assessed at a higher rate than those who receive lesser benefits, C1 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 46628 (HMDI) COASTAL COMMISSION APPEAL (1411) Senior Planner Carolynn Petru presented the staff memorandum of May 5th and the recommendation to take an action to support the H.M;D.I. project as approved by the City Council and oppose any action by the California Coastal Commission to prohibit the use of portions of the common open space for a future public golf course. Speaking against the recommendation was John Sharkey, 30320 Avenida de Calma, who read a prepared statement which stated his objection to an addendum to the approval to include active recreation use as part of the common open space in Subregion 1. He recommended that a public hearing be re- noticed on this project so consideration could be taken on the total project. (Mr. Sharkey's statement is on file with the City Clerk's Office.) Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine Rd., also questioned the staff recommendation. City Attorney Lynch opined that it was staff's concern that unless some recommendation was made to the Coastal Commission that the City's position on this project would not be protected. Council discussion then centered on the cost of the appeals to the City's various coastal projects and the fact that these appeals take away flexibility on the part of the Council in managing these City resources. Also discussed was the fact that appeals to the Coastal Commission are without fee and the suggestion was made that perhaps the State legislature should be asked to institute a fee for these coastal appeals. Councilman Kuykendall moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks to strongly support the H.M.D.I. project as approved by the City Council and strongly oppose any action by the California Coastal Commission to prohibit the use of portions of the common open space for a future public golf course. The motion carried unanimously. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES Peninsula Wide Recreation District In response to Council inquiries staff reported that any responses received from the other cities would be put in the Friday report. Also that staff would provide Council with an outline for the preliminary meeting with the other cities who are interested in this program. Traffic Controls - Crest Road, Lucania and Starline Dr. Staff was requested to consider the installation of a sign to be located in front of the light on the uphill side of Lucania and 7 MAY 5, 1992 that such an installation be done prior to the new school year. FEMA Update Councilwoman Brooks reported that she would contact Senator Seymour's Office to expedite this matter. JULY 4TH CELEBRATION (1201) Director Mary Thomas presented the staff memorandum of May 5th and the recommendation to receive and consider the proposals for promotion of the City's 1992 July 4th Celebration and provide direction to staff regarding Council's desire to move forward with the conduct of the event. Should Council be unwilling to take the risk that a cost greater than $2,500 (up to $6,000) may be incurred should the successful bidder fail to attain revenue projections, then Council should reject the proposal and cancel the July 4th Celebration, Mark Conte, of Mark Conte Productions, 12 Yacht Club Way, Redondo Beach, referred to his May 4th letter to the City which described and listed the various events that he had produced in the South Bay area. He explained that all of these events are community affairs; that he would need to spend more time to develop the City's program, and at this point could not say how much could be made with the event until he has had the opportunity to do more evaluation. Councilman Kuykendall moved, seconded by Mayor McTaggart, to go ahead with the July 4th Celebration at an expense no greater than $6,000. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: BROOKS, RYAN, KUYKENDALL, BACHARACH AND MAYOR McTAGGART AUDIENCE COMMENTS: Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine Rd., reported on various programs . relative to the history of the Peninsula that were being conducted at the Malaga Cove Library. LEGISLATION - AB 152 ( 3 06 ) Mayor McTaggart presented the letter he received from Councilwoman Judy Hathaway Francis City of La Habra Heights opposing AB 152, the merger of the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission and the Southern California Rapid Transit District. A brief Council discussion ensued relative to the fact that this bill had received no opposition in the State Assembly. No action was taken on this item 8 GRAFFITI REPORT Councilwoman Brooks inquired about the difference in cost for replacing certain signs that had been destroyed with graffiti. It was the consensus that staff would determine why there was such a difference in the cost for replacement of these signs. SCHOOL LIAISON COMMITTEE REPORT - MIRALESTE POOL Councilwoman Brooks reported on the approval of the Palos Verdes School District Board to waive charging the City for the District's fixed costs of $5,000. MINUTES - APRIL 21, 1992 Council discussed the appropriateness of including certain remarks by Council in the minutes, and if when substantial changes are made to the minutes if they should be removed from the consent calendar. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, that with the exception of the changes made to page 11 that the minutes of April 21, 1992 be approved as amended. The motion carried on a three -two vote with Councilmembers Kuykendall and Bacharach dissenting. ADJOURNMENT At 11:15 P.M. the meeting adjourned on motion of Councilman Kuykendall, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach. ATTEST: CITY CLERK. 5 9, 9 MAY 51 1992