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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 4, 1990
The meeting was called to order at 7,*00 P.M. by Mayor Hughes
at the Hesse Park Community Center, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard
and was immediately.recessed to a closed session.
The regular meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, roll call was
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answered as follows..
PRESENT: McTAGGART, HINCHLIFFEy RYAN, BACHARACH AND
MAYOR HUGHES
Also present were City Manager Paul D. Bussey, Deputy City
Manager Mark Rohloff, Environmental Services Director Robert
Benard, Public Works Director George Wentz, City Attorney
Carol Lynch, Director of Recreation and Parks Mary Thomas and
City Clerk Jo Purcell*
The City Attorney announced that the City Council had held a
closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
and discussed Shahin vs. the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,,
Segreto, vs City of Rancho Palos Verdes, and People of the
State of California vs. Stefano and Gemme Finazzoe
WAIVER OF FULL READINGS. ..-Councilman McTaggart moved,
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS seconded by Councilman
Hinchliffe and carried to waive
reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions adopted at
this meeting with consent to the waiver of"reading deemed to
be given by all councilmembers after reading of the title of
such ordinance or resolution.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved on
motion of Councilwoman
Bacharach seconded by
Councilman Hinchliffe and carried*
CONSENT CALENDAR The consent calendar was
modified to remove the item
regarding sale of property at 5672 Sunmist Drive to.the end
of the agenda and was adopted as follows on motion of
Councilwoman Bacharach, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe.
MINUTES Approved the minutes of August
21, 1990*
RESOL. NO. 90 -67 -
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
31 A REVISION "A" (1804)
Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 90 -67
OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALMS
VERDES UPHOLDING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 31 REVISION "A"
APPEAL FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AT THE
ENTRANCES TO TRACT NO. 332060
RESOL. NO. 90 -68 - Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 90 -68
VACATION OF STREETS WITHIN OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
TRACT.33206 (1408 K 1411) VERDES ORDERING VACATION OF
STREETS WITHIN TRACT 332060
WEED CONTROL CONTRACT Awarded the Fiscal Year 1990 -
RIGHT -OF -MAY (1204) 91 Weed Control contract for
City rights-of-way to Jimmie's
Custom Spray Service at a cost $20,137 plus provide a 10%
contingency of $2,000 for a total authorized expenditure of
$22,137.
RESOL. NO. 90 -69 -
BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR
LADERA LINDA COMMUNITY
CENTER. (1204 -1201)
the contract for landscape
Community Center to Marina
plus provide a 10% contingo
authorized expenditure not
Adopted RESOL. NO. 90 -69 OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 90 -53
THE BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1990 -91. Awarded
renovations at the Ladera Linda
Contractors at a cost of $44,700,
ancy of $4,000 f o r a total
to exceed $40,700.
SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM (1) Accepted as complete the
FY 1989 -90 (1405) FY 1989 -90 Sidewalk Repair
Program. (2) Directed the City
Clerk to file a Notice of Completion and notify the Surety to
release the bonds. (3) Directed the Finance Director to
release the retention of $7,635.54 upon notice from the City
Clerk that no claims have been filed.
PUBLIC ART AD HOC ARTS Set September 18, 1990 at 6:30
COMMITTEE INTERVIEWS (1201) P.M. as the date to interview
applicants.
SALE OF P.V. TRANSIT VANS (1) Authorized the staff to
(1505) sell P.V. Transit Van No. 967
for $1,500. (2) Authorized
staff to pursue an agreement with Nationwide Company to
auction off the other P.V. Transit Vans.
CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY Rejected the claim and directed
MYRTLE ANDERS (303) the City Clerk to notify the
claimant.
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RESOLe NO. 90-70
REGISTER OF DEMANDS
FROM WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE
Adopted RESOLUTION NO* 90-70
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING FUNDS
PAID.
The motion to approve the consent calendar carried on the
following roll call vote.
AYES: McTAGGARTY HINCHLIFFEr RYAN, BACHARACH AND
MAYOR HUGHES
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NOES* NONE
RECYCLING LOTTERY DRAWING Staff reported that there were
no winners for the month of
September.
A brief discussion followed regarding the method followed by
staff in determining who participates in the recycling
program,,
VACATION OF CUL-DE-SAC The Mayor re-opened the Public
AT SEA RAVEN DRIVE (1408) Hearing on this request to
vacate a portion of Sea Raven
Drive from Heroic Drive to the cul-de-sac, said public
hearing having been continued from August 7, 1990.
The City Attorney stated that a report had been received from
Title.Insurance indicating that when the street is vacated
that title will go to the two underlying property owners.
Representing the Trails Committee was Chairwoman Barbara Dye,
who described the footpath as meandering out to the
vista point and said that this vacation would be preserving
that viewing area,
Sam Rubino, 32507 Searaven Driver expressed her frustration
with the procedure on this request and reiterated her request
that the street be vacated; that they be permitted to
incorporate the area.into their home setting, and, that a
standard walkway be allowed. Dr. Anthony Rubino, stated
that this area could be incorporated into their property and
that the City would not then be responsible for its
maintenance. He, too, expressed frustration with the length
of time it has taken to settle this issue,
Joseph Gorman, 3675 Vigilance Drive,
that area every day, that this is a
has not observed any unusual amount
it would be difficult to get to the
area is vacated by the City,
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stated that he walks in
vista point and that he
of debris. He felt that
vista point if this
SEPTEMBER 4, 1990
Representing the Ladera Linda Homeowners Association was Paul
Weisz, 32365 Phantom Drive, who reported that his
organization had not taken any position on this vacation, but
stated the board's preference for an easement not less than
seven feet wide. He was concerned that walls on either side
of the trail would create a tunnel effect.
Referring to a sketch of the properties involved Council
discussed designs for the footpath; inquired whether the
applicants should instead be offered an easement for their
driveway; questioned how the footpath could be designed to prevent the path from becoming a neglected tunnel area; a nd,
expressed concern that the width of the footpath be adequate.
Concern was also expressed about the possibility of motorized
vehicles using this footpath.
Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman
Hinchliffe, to approve in concept the vacation of the right-
of-way and a ten foot easement* F additionally, that staff
consider appropriate measures to prevent motor vehicle access
to this pedestrian trail and that a resolution incorporating
these concerns'be presented at the next City Council meeting*
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AUDIENCE QUESTIONS: Responding to the Mayor's call
for audience questions for
items not on the agenda was
Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine,
who inquired about the repair schedule for that portion of
Palos Verdes Drive between Hawthorne Boulevard and the
Wayfarer's Chapel and also about a home being built on Via
Canada at Palos Verdes Drive East.
Staff responded that upon the completion of the A&H project,
that P. V. Drive South will be slurry sealed. With regard to
the issue of the house on Via Canada, Council responded that
since this is an item that could possibly be coming before
them for consideration, no comment could be made*
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT The Mayor opened the Public
NO* 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL Hearing on this update of the
ASSESSMENT NO. 513, HOUSING City's housing element* The
ELEMENT (701) City Clerk reported that
notice of the hearing had been
duly published and that no written protests had been received
by the City. Planning Administrator Curtis Williams
presented the staff report of September 4, 1990 and the
recommendation that Council accept the public testimony,
provide comments regarding the draft, direct staff to prepare
appropriate revisions, and continue the public hearing until
September 18, 1990.
Lois Knight Larue, 3136 Barkentine, questioned the
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compliance of the housing element with regard to state
requirements for low income housing.
The City Clerk announced that the Rancho Palos Verdes Council
of Homeowners Association presented a letter dated September
4, 1990 requesting clarification of several tables in the
update. (Said letter is on file with the City clerk's
office.) Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by
Councilman Hinchliffe and carried to approve the staff
recommendation.
Council briefly discussed the fact that staff would respond
to appropriate revisions and add to the list for Council
consideration.
RESQL. NO. 90-71-,JOINT The City Manager presented the
EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT September 4, 1994 memorandum
BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE and the recommendation to adopt
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (306) the proposed resolution
approving a joint exercise of
powers agreement with the Rancho Palos Verdes Redevelopment
Agency.
Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine, stated her objections to the
formation of this Authority.
RESOL. NO. 90 -71 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES APPROVING A JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AND THE RANCHO PALOS
VERDES REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY was presented by title and
adopted on motion of Councilwoman Bacharach, seconded by
Mayor Hughes and carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES; McTAGGART, BACHARACH, & MAYOR HUGHES
ABSTAIN: RYAN & HINCHLIFFE
NOES: NONE
RESQL. NO. 90 -72 - The City Manager presented the
COUNTY IMPROVEMENT September 4, 1990 memorandum
NO. 2651M (ABALONE and the recommendation to
COVE) (1801) adopt the proposed resolution,
RESOL. NO. 90 -72 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES APPROVING ADDITIONAL MODIFICATIONS TO A
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION IN THE MATTER OF COUNTY IMPROVEMENT
NO. 2651 -M (ABALONE COVE) was presented by title and adopted
on motion of Councilwoman Bacharach, seconded by Councilman
McTaggart. The motion carried on the following roll call
vote:
AYES: BACHARACH, McTAGGART & MAYOR HUGHES
ABSTAIN: HINCHLIFFE & RYAN
NOES: NONE
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LEASING OF SPACE AT CITY Director of Recreation and
HALL SITE - POLICY FOR Parks Mary Thomas, presented
CONTRACTOR (1201) the memorandum of.September 4th
and the recommendation that the
City Council adopt a policy providing for leased space on the
City Hall site e to, contractors conducting business for the
City, subject to the conditions identified. It was further
recommended that a rate of $500
monthly or .07 per square foot whichever is greater be
established.
Council discussion centered on whether there was any
advantage in having contractors leasing the site for storage
of their equipment and material; whether this was an
appropriate place to store equipment in light of the fact
that it is a viewpoint; if other locations could be used for
such storage* and, the fact that P. V. Transit busses are
also stored at the site. Concern was also expressed about
some of the fencing and double fencing that still exists in
certain areas of the city.
It was the consensus that staff should prepare a revised
policy for this matter.
ILLEGAL DUMPING Councilman Hinchliffe reported
that he requested this item be
placed on the agenda to see if
anybody wanted to talk about the issue.
Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine, stated that she saw the dirt in
question and that it was required by the people in that area
who repair their roads. She stated her objection to the
amount of staff time spent on this matter.
PREPARATION OF COUNCIL The City Manager presented his
POLICY MANUAL (306) memorandum of August 29, 1990
and the recommendation that a
two member Council committee be
appointed to advise staff in preparing a Council-Policy
Manual for eventual review and approval by the entire City
Council.
Mayor Hughes appointed Councilwoman Bacharach and himself to
the subcommittee.
FIFTH TUESDAY MEETING IN City Manager Bussey reported
OCTOBER (307) unless the budget has been
reviewed prior to that date
that a budget work session
could be held on October 30,
1990.
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SALE OF PROPERTY Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine,
5672 SUNMIST DRIVE (1101) requested clarification of
the arrangements between the
City Manager and the City for the purchase of the City-owned
property at 5672 Sunmist Drive*
The Council explained that it was desirous for the City
Manager to live in the City and that this was part of Mr.
Bussey's employment agreement.
A brief discussion ensued regarding setting a cap of $75,000
for the renovations and amending the contract to allow the
rental payments of $1,600 per month to go towards the
purchase price of the property. Councilwoman Bacharach
moved, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe to authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement as amended for the
sale of the property at 5672 Sunmist Drive. The motion
carried on the following roll call vote*
AYES*, McTAGGART, BACHARACH, RYAN, HINCHLIFFE AND
MAYOR HUGHES
NOES* NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ADJOURNMENT At 10:30 p.m. the meeting
adjourned on motion of
Councilman H inch liffe, seconded
by Councilman McTaggart and
carried* -4
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ATTEST*
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