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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 15, 1991
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Hinchliffe at
the Hesse Park Community Center, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, roll call was
answered as follows:
PRESENT: BACHARACH, McTAGGART, RYAN AND MAYOR HINCHLIFFE
ABSENT: 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 and City
Clerk Jo Purcell.
CEREMONIAL MATTER Mayor Hinchliffe presented a
proclamation to Mr. Madan Syal in
recognition of the celebration of
India week.
WAIVER OF FULL READINGS Councilwoman Bacharach, moved,
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS seconded by Councilman McTaggart
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
counc-ilmembers after reading of the title of such ordinance or
resolution.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilman McTaggart moved, seconded
by Councilwoman Bacharach and carried
to approve the agenda as presented.
CONSENT CALENDAR The following items were removed
from the consent calendar: minutes of
December 18, 1990, Holiday Schedule, Environmental Consulting
Services for Moratorium Exclusion No. 7, and the Sea Raven Drive
resolution. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman
McTaggart to approve the remainder of the consent calendar as
follows:
MINUTES Approved the minutes of December 4,
15, 1990 and January 2 and 8, 1991.
DISCONTINUANCE OF REIMBURSE- Discontinued the City policy of
MENT POLICY FOR EMPLOYEE reimbursing $100 of the $200 health
HEALTH INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE insurance deductible under the two
(902 x 1202) Southern California Joint Powers
Insurance Authority preferred
discontinued reimbursement of
hospitalization expenses under
RESOLUTION N0. 91 -01
REGISTER OF DEMANDS
provider health insurance plans. Also,
up to $300 in employee out -of- pocket
these.health insurance plans.
Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 91 -01
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. BACHARACH, McTAGGART, RYAN
ABSENT: HUGHES
RECYCLE DRAWING The Mayor
no winner
Post cards were then drawn for the mont:
AND MAYOR HINCHLIFFE
announced that there was
for the month of February.
h of March*
C.U.P. NO. 155 - APPEAL The Mayor opened the public hearing
GREEN HILLS MEMORIAL and the City Clerk announced that
PARK CEMETERY (1804) notice of the public hearing had been
duly published.
The staff report was presented by Director Benard and the
recommendation was to reopen the public hearing and provide staff
with.direction as to any revisions to the previously prepared
resolution.
Representing Green Hills was John Resich, Jr., 23 Eastfield Drive,
Rolling Hills. With the, use of a drawing of the Green Hills Memorial
Park, he explained the new layout of the park and in particular the
fact that they were now requesting an eight foot set -back in lieu of
the previously recommended sixteen foot. This drawing depicted the
set -back area and the immediately adjacent roadway as now proposed by
the applicant. He explained that the set -back for the expansion of
the Pacifica Mausoleum would be reduced to 8 feet and that the
remaining set -back along the western boundary for below ground
interments would be zero. With the use of a photo -board he showed
how houses adjacent to the park would not be effected by the proposed
mausoleum height limit of sixteen feet. He requested that the park
be allowed to store dirt over night if it was covered. With regard
to the type of plantings in the set -back area he requested the use of
,natural flora which would require minimum maintenance and watering.
Council inquiries centered on the following aspects of the proposal:
if these new conditions had been presented to the'Planning
Commission; whether the photo -board had been analyzed to determine
any neighborhood view obstruction; the level of intensity of the
usage of the road adjacent to the set -back: and, if the sixteen foot
structure could be lowered. Additional discussion ensued regarding
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the type of roof that would be on this structure and clarification
of the requirement that the cement colored earth tones-would be
subject to acceptance by the City.
Rodman Small, 2110 Palos Verdes Dr. North, representing the Vista
Verde Homeowners Association, told the Council that most of their
concerns had been addressed, however, they were concerned about dust
resulting from any bare areas and about the eight foot set -back now
being proposed. He asked if it would be possible that the property
in front of the Vista Verde area have a sixteen foot setback.
Booth Tarkington, 1902 Peninsula Verde Drive, inquired why the set-
back would not be kept at sixteen feet and if it would be possible
in the future for Green Hills to build within that setback. He
further inquired about the eight foot to ten foot pile of dirt that
has been in his view for approximately two months.
RECESS AND RECONVENE At 10:00 P.M. the Mayor announced
a recess. The meeting reconvened
at 10:05 P.M.
Council then proceeded to review and clarify the modifications
requested by the applicant: maintenance of a sixteen foot setback
from the residences would apply to the areas along the north and
south boundaries, requirement that the City be involved in the type
of landscaping used in the setback area;.approval of condition No.
21 as presented by the applicant; that a view analysis be performed
to see if the mausoleum could be lowered; that expansion of the
Pacifica Mausoleum be subject to the approval of the Director of
Environmental Services; and, that temporary or short term storage of
dirt require a tarp and be limited to 24 hours.
Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart and carried
to continue this public hearing to February 19th. It was the
consensus that the homeowner associations who have an interest in
this subject should be informed of the continued public hearing date.
AUDIENCE QUESTIONS
Responding to the Mayor's call for audience questions for items not
on the agenda was Luella Wike, 29172 Oceanridge Dr., who said that on
behalf of constituents and many citizens of Rancho Palos Verdes she
.was presenting Councilman McTaggart with a gift of appreciation for
his services to the City.
Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine Rd., expressed concern about the
density of the proposed Kajima and Marifuji projects.
MORATORIUM EXCLUSION NO. 7 - Director Benard presented the staff
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING report and the recommendation to
SERVICES (1801) authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute a contract with The Planning
Center to provide environmental consulting services to the City for
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preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for Moratorium
Exclusion No. 7.
Discussion then centered on the following: if this Environmental
Impact Report could be focused on the geological aspects of the area
involved; what would happen in the case of the City requiring a lot
of geological information and then having to deny the project; if
refusal of the project would subject the City to inverse
condemnation charges; and, the fact that this E.I.R. did not grant
an entitlement to the applicant insofar as the project is concerned.
Kay Bara, 1 Peppertree, requested that the process be defined and
inquired about the proposed time —frame for public input into this
request.
Dr. Chris Manning, 14 Crest Road, Rolling Hills, stated that he owns
property at 29438 Quailwood. He quoted from a October 3, 1990 letter
from Dr. Perry Ehlig regarding the criteria for removal of land from
the moratorium landslide area. He requested that the City perform an
unbiased geology study and that proper balance be kept so the facts
are presented fairly. He requested that the City have an independent
counsel for this geology study.
Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine Rd., stated that her objections to
building in that area and she referred to the Kowalewsay geology
report recommending no building on the site. She also objected to
the appointment of Dr. Perry Ehlig as the Chairman of the Geological
Appeals Board.
Aaron Landon, 34 Santa Barbara Dr., representing the Island View
Homeowners Association, said that his association was concerned about
this exemption and that they are opposed to any building in the
moratorium area. He said the association felt that development in,
that area would be a threat to their homes and that.the association
would like indemnification insurance of any land movement from the
developer for a period of ten years.
Cathy Manning, 14 Crest Rd., said she owns property'at 29438
Quailwood Dr. She asked that the City get the advice of land use
experts before proceeding with any project in this
area She questioned whether Mr. Hon had normal property rights in
view of the type of land that he bought and asked that the City
Council get special counsel on the liability involved in this
project. She questioned why the City would proceed on this and why
it should not be denied considering the geology.
Richard Bara, 1 Peppertree, inquired about the status of the Coastal
Ridge Zoning study and about re- zoning the whole area RS A5
or RS A2. In response, staff said that this matter would be
incorporated into the discussion and review of the Development Code
that is currently underway.
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Michael Mohler, 25200 La Paz, Laguna Hills, representing the Palos
Verdes Land Holdings Co., spoke in favor of a full environmental
impact report and said that under the CEQA guidelines that they are
entitled to such a report. He said that they have received the
Kowalewsky geology report and are analyzing it. He further stated
that they have spent $1.4 million analyzing the site, they are
obtaining data and are doing what the City has requested of them.
Councilwoman Bacharach's motion to authorize an initial focused
E.I.R. with the understanding that it brought back to the Council for
consideration died for a lack of a second.
Mayor Hinchliffe moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan to adopt the
staff recommendation. The motion carried on a 3 -1 -0 vote with
Councilwoman Bacharach voting in opposition (Councilman Hughes
absent).
LEGISLATION - .REPEAL OF Assistant to the City Manager Pam
SB2557 (306) Antil, presented the staff memorandum
of January 15th and the recommendation
to authorize the staff to notify appropriate state and county
officials of the Council's position on legislation that is to be
introduced by the League of California Cities to repeal SB 2557 by
freezing the motor vehicle in lieu schedule for one additional year.
Council comments then centered on the effect of the new state budget
on this proposal-and how it would effect the League's strategy;
whether this is an appropriate bill for the City to support; and, if
the cost to the residents was disproportionate to the amount that
would be saved by the City and if this was an acceptable trade -off.
Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Mayor Hinchliffe to support
the repeal SB 2557 with the understanding that the State should not
balance the budget by taking from the County and then have the County
charging the cities. The motion carried unanimously.
After additional discussion, Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Mayor
Hinchliffe to oppose as a solution the imposition of the third year
freeze on motor vehicle in -lieu fees. The motion carried on a 3 -1.
vote with Councilwoman Bacharach voting in opposition.
After additional discussion it was the consensus to place this issue
on the next agenda.
COMMUNITY LEADER BREAKFAST Assistant to City Manager Pam
(307) Antil, presented the staff memorandum
and the recommendation that the City
Council establish Saturday, February 23, 1991 Madera Linda) or
Saturday, March 2, 1991 (Hesse Park or Ladera Linda) as the next date
for the Community Leader's Breakfast.
Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan to hold the
Community Leader Breakfast on Saturday, March 2, 1991 at Hesse Park.
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The motion carried unanimously.
LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by
CITY - FUNDS ADVANCED PRIOR Councilwoman Bacharach to approve
TO JUNE 30, 1990 (602 x 1801) the staff recommendation to authorize
the Mayor and.City Clerk to execute
the Loan Agreement between the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and the
Rancho Palos Verdes Redevelopment Agency for funds advanced to the
Agency through June 30,. 1990. The motion carried on the following
roll call vote:
AYES BACHARACH, McTAGGART AND RYAN.
ABSTAIN: MAYOR HINCHLIFFE
ABSENT: HUGHES
LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY Councilman Ryan moved, seconded
AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR by Councilwoman Bacharach and carried
FY 1990 -91 (1801) to table this issue.
DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT Director of Environmental Services
PROCEDURES (1801) Benard presented the staff memorandum
and the recommendation to direct staff
to investigate alternate Development Code amendment procedures for
the view restoration process.
Responding to the Council's inquiry about the creation of another
Planning Commission, the City Attorney opined that the Council could
create a Planning Commission to deal with specific issues and that
for view restoration issues the View Restoration Committee would be
the appropriate board.
Representing the View Restoration Committee was its Chairman Larry
Clark, 3354 Corinna, who requested that the Committee be given the
jurisdiction to take the necessary steps to hold public hearings for
this amendment. He told the Council that the Committee is in
agreement.with the staff recommendation.
Council discussion then clarified the procedure that would be taken
with this proposed amendment which had been scheduled for a public
hearing before the Planning Commission. Additional discussion
followed regarding the fact that this would be the only part of the
Development Code that the Planning Commission did not have
jurisdiction over and whether they had the necessary background on
the subject to hold such jurisdiction.
Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan to proceed
with this amendment concurrent with the public hearing scheduled to
be held by the Planning Commission, additionally., that the City
Attorney prepare an ordinance giving the View Restoration Commission
the authority to hold public hearings and make recommendations to the
City Council on changes to View Restoration ordinances. The motion
carried on the following roll call vote:
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AYES: BACHARACH, McTAGGART AND RYAN
NOES: MAYOR HINCHLIFFE
ABSENT: HUGHES
A brief discussion then ensued about holding a Council workshop
with the View Restoration Committee and the .appropriate time to hold
such a meeting. It was the consensus that the City Manager would
discuss this with the chairman of the View Restoration Committee and
report back to Council. It was also the consensus that the City
Attorney should prepare an ordinance giving the View Restoration
Committee jurisdiction over this development code procedure.
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE -ASSIGNMENTS:
With the concurrence of the City Council, Mayor Hinchliffe made
the following assignments.
OUTSIDE COMMITTEES
CITY SELECTION
LEAGUE OF CA. CITIES
SANITATION DISTRICT
SCAG
SO. BAY CORRIDOR
SCJPIA
SO. BAY CITIES ASSOC.
CONTRACT CITIES
WEST BASIN WATER DIST..
JUVENILE DIVERSION
SANTA MONICA BAY
CABLE TV JPA
DIAL -A -RIDE JPA
MAX JPA
STANDING SUBCOMMITTEES
SCHOOL LIAISON
REGIONAL SHERIFF
LANDSLIDE
REFUSE /RECYCLING
SPECIAL PURPOSE COMMITTEES
COASTAL DEVELOPMENT
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
BUDGET DEFICIT
POLICY HANDBOOK
DELEGATE /ALTERNATE
HINCHLIFFE /BACHARACH
HINCHLIFFE /BACHARACH
HINCHLIFFE /BACHARACH
BACHARACH /McTAGGART
HUGHES /BACHARACH
RYAN /McTAGGART
BACHARACH /HUGHES
RYAN /McTAGGART
RYAN /McTAGGART
HINCHLIFFE /McTAGGART
BACHARACH /HUGHES
HUGHES /BACHARACH
BACHARACH /McTAGGART
BACHARACH /McTAGGART
MEMBERS
BACHARACH /HINCHLIFFE
HUGHES /McTAGGART
HUGHES /McTAGGART
RYAN /BACHARACH
MEMBERS
RYAN /HINCHLIFFE
BACHARACH /HINCHLIFFE
HUGHES /McTAGGART
RYAN /BACHARACH
HUGHES /BACHARACH
Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine Rd., questioned why certain members of
Council were assigned more committees than others.
MINUTES OF DECEMBER 18, 1991 The minutes of December 18th page 4,
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were amended as follows to reflect a correction to the motion
pertaining to the AYSO Soccer fee exemption "Councilman -Ryan moved,
seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach that this matter be referred to
staff for consideration of some alternative arrangements." The
minutes as amended were approved:on motion of Councilwoman Bacharach,
seconded by Mayor Hinchliffe and carried with no objection.
1991 HOLIDAY'SCHEDULE The staff memorandum of-January 15th
(1282) was presented by Deputy City Manager
Mark Rohloff. The recommendation was
that the City Council adopt the proposed holiday schedule for the
1991 calendar year.
After discussion of the use of the floating holidays and how they
could be assigned to various holidays throughout the year, Councilman
Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart to amend the proposed
holiday schedule by allowing a full- day off on December 24th. Upon
a Council inquiry about whether Councilman Ryan could vote on this
particular item, the City Attorney opined that this was a general
policy applying to all personnel and that no conflict existed -. The
motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: BACHARACH, McTAGGART, RYAN AND MAYOR HINCHLIFFE
ABSENT: HUGHES
VACATION OF SEA RAVEN DRIVE Public Works Director-Wentz presented
(1408) the staff memorandum and the -
recommendation to adopt a resolution
declaring the City's intent to vacate a portion of Sea Raven Drive.
It was the consensus that the public hearing on Sea Raven should be.
changed to February 5, 1991. RESOLUTION No. 91 -02 DECLARING THE
CITY'S INTENTION TO VACATE SEA RAVEN DRIVE FROM HEROIC DRIVE TO THE
CUL -DE -SAC AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 90 -49 was presented by title
and adopted on motion of Councilwoman Bacharach, seconded by
Councilman Ryan and carried.
CITY COUNCIL DIRECTIVES:
Council requested that the Long Range Transportation be added to the
list of directives.
ADJOURNMENT
At 12:45 A.M. the meeting adjourned
on motion of Councilman.McTaggart and
carried.
AYOR
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