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CC MINS 19910521M I N U T E S RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 21, 1991 The meeting was called to order at 7.*30 PM by Mayor Hinchliffe at the Hesse Park Community Center, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard. Fol- lowing the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, roll call was answered as follows: PRESENT: MAYOR PRO TEM BACHARACH, MC TAGGART AND MAYOR HINCHLIFFES HUGHES ARRIVED AT 8*015 PM. ABSENT: RYAN. Also present were City Manager Paul Bussey, Deputy City Manager Mark Rohloff, Environmental Services Director Robert Benard, Public Works Director George Wentz, City Attorney Carol Lynch and Director of Recreation and Parks Mary Thomas. Upon a suggestion from Mayor Pro Tern Bacharach, there was a mo- ment of silence in memory of City founder Molly Donahower. At this time, Mayor Hinchliffe presented a City proclamation thanking Sheriff Dennis Gillard for his many years of service. Library Board President Bill Glantz came forward to provide in- formation concerning Proposition D and the planned expansion of the Peninsula Center library. He answered various related in- quiries from Council. APPROVAL OF AGENDA As requested by Mayor Pro Tem Bacharach, the agenda was amended to include Traffic Solutions Resulting from School District Reor- ganization under City Council Reports. The amended agenda was unanimously approved by those present . 1 May 21, 1991 CONSENT CALENDAR Consent Calendar Items 4 and 5 (Landscape and Open Space Main- tenance District No. 1 Engineerfs Annual Report and Levy of Assessment and (Landscape and Open Space District No. 2 Annual Report) were removed from the Consent Calendar and discussed later in the meeting. The remainder of the Consent Calendar was unanimously approved on motion of Mayor Pro Tem Bacharach, seconded by Councilman MeTaggart, Waived 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, RELEASE OF GRADING SECURITY FOR PARCEL MAP #19016 (1410) Approved and accepted the work as complete. (2) Exonerated the certification of deposit. FEE WAIVER: LOCATION 28319 PLAINFIELD - (1203) Waived fees for Minor Exception Permit and Variance Applications at 28319 Plainfield, LEGISLATION: AB652 (WRIGHT), SB1238 (ROYCE) (306) Adopted the League's position in opposing AB652 and SB 12386 MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW (602) Adopted Ordinance No. 265 PROVIDING FOR A MID-YEAR BUDGET STATUS REPORT, (This Ordinance was introduced at the meeting of May 7, 1991') SET DATE - PUBLIC HEARING FOR FISCAL YEAR 1991-92 BUDGET (602) Set date of public hearing for June 5, 1991 to review and con- sider the FY 1991-92 budget, May 21, 1991 2 RESOLUTION NO. 91 -24 - REGISTER OF DEMANDS Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 91 -24 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING FUNDS FROM WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. The motion to approve the amended Consent Calendar carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM BACHARACH, MC TAGGART AND MAYOR HINCHLIFFE. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: HUGHES AND RYAN. Discussion returned to Consent Calendar regarding Landscape and Open Space Maintenance. City Attorney Lynch recommended the deletion of the second resolution (Confirming the Diagram and Assessment in Connection with Landscaping and Open Space Main- tenance District Nos. 1 and 2 for Fiscal Year 1991 -92). Mayor Pro Tem Bacharach moved to adopt. RESOLUTION NO. 91--25 - APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT (901) (LANDSCAPE AND OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1) RESOLUTION NO. 91 -26 -- DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENTION (901) TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1991 -92 FOR A LANDSCAPE AND OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 RESOLUTION NO, 91 -27 - APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT (901) (LANDSCAPE AND OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2) RESOLUTION NO. 91 -28 -- DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENTION (901) TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1991 -92 FOR A LANDSCAPING AND OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2 The motion, seconded by Councilman McTaggart, was passed without objection (absent Councilmen Hughes and Ryan). May 21, 1991 3 PUBLIC HEARINGS REQUEST TO DELETE HEROIC AND SEACLAIRE SEGMENTS OF THE SWITCHBACK SLOPES TRAIL FROM THE CONCEPTUAL TRAILS PLAN (701 x 1201) The Mayor opened the public hearing on the request to delete the Heroic and Seaclaire segments of the Switchback Slopes Trail from the Conceptual Trails Plan. Recreation and Parks Administrative Analyst Geoffrey Hall presented the staff memorandum of May 21, 1991 with the recommen- dation to (a) delete the Heroic Segment of the Switchback Slopes Trail from the Conceptual Trails Plan and (b) to retain the Seaclaire Segment of the Switchback Slopes Trail in the Plan. In response to inquiries from Mayor Pro Tem Bacharach, Mr. Hall 01- explained Category 4 and 5 trails, Chairman of the Trails Committee) Ms. Barbara Dye, 7035 Hartcrest Drivel related the COMMittee's support of the staff recommenda- tion. Mr. Lawrence Burke, 3437 Palo Vista Drive, voiced his agreement with the staff recommendation to delete the Heroic Segment from the Conceptual Trails Plan.: He related the Seacliff Hills Homeowner Association's reques,it that the Seaclaire Segment also be deleted. Mr. Randy Jung, 3427 Palo Vista Drive, expressed his agreement with the staff recommendation to delete the Heroic Segment from the Conceptual Trails Plan, Councilman Hughes arrived at 8:15 PM. On behalf of the Mediterrania Homeowners' Association, Mr. Paul Garmus, 3324 Seaclaire Drive, requested the deletion of the Heroic and Seaclaire Segments from the Conceptual Trails Plan. Mr. Garmus mentioned his lack of awareness with regard to the in- clusion of the Seaclaire Segment in the Conceptual Trails Plan. Mayor Pro Tem Bacharach suggested that the Mediterrania Homeowners' Association meet with a Trails Committee repre- sentative to discuss the details of the Conceptual Trails Plan. May 21, 1991 4 Mayor Hinchliffe noted that considerable efforts were made to in- form residents of the specifics of the Conceptual Trails Plan. Sunshine, 6 Limetree Lane, expressed her preference that the Con- ceptual Trails Plan be amended to identify the Heroic Segment of the Switchback Slopes Trail as a Category V trail, as noted in Alternative 1 of the Staff Memorandum. With no further discussion, the following motions were offered. Mayor Pro Tem Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart, to close the public hearing. There being no objection, it was so ordered by the Mayor. Councilman McTaggart moved to (a) delete the Heroic Segment of the Switchback Slopes Trail from the Conceptual Trails Plan and (b) retain the Seaclaire Segment of the Switchback Slopes Trail in the Plan and (c) modify the Seaclaire Segment to a Category V trail. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bacharach and so ordered without objection* SUBREGIONS 7 & 8 SPECIFIC PLAN V (701) The May-or introduced the item. Environmental Services Director Benard presented the staff memorandum of May 21, 1991 with the recommendation that Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract with The Keith Companies for environmental services to complete the environmental documentation for the residential and open space development application in Subregion 7 and 8 and instruct staff to take no further action on Specific Plan V at this time. Mayor Pro Tem Bacharach noted her impression that all the lots would not be built out at the same time. She related her support of architectural controls for the project. Councilmen Hughes and McTaggart expressed their concern that por- tions of the proposed development would be seaward of coastal bluff roads. Director Benard explained that a detailed evalua- tion of the project would be done and that a pre - screening workshop could be held. Mr. Lawrence Burke, 3437 Palo Vista Drive and Mr. Joseph McLaren, 3923 Palos Verdes Drive South, voiced their concern over safety on Palos Verdes Drive South. May 21, 1991 5 Representing Palos Verdes Land Holdings Co. and the Zuckerman family was Mr. Michael Mohler, 25200 La Paz, Suite 210, Laguna Hills. He stated his support of a pre-screening workshop and provided 'input as to an existing Environmental Impact Report and that proposed, Mayor Pro Tem Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman MeTaggart, to approve the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract with The Keith Companies for en- vironmental services to complete the environmental documentation for the residential and open space development application in Subregion 7 and 8 and 'instruct staff to take no further action on Specific Plan V at this time, Discussion continued with Councilman Hughes suggesting a pre- screening workshop, Mayor Pro Tem Bacharach and Mayor Hinchliffe questioned whether a pre-screening workshop would be beneficial. Ms. Bacharach sug- gested a special meeting to discuss the future of the coastline. The motion for approval of the staff recommendation was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM BACHARACH, HUGHES, MC TAGGART AND MAYOR HINCHLIFFE, NOES: NONE, ABSENT.* RYAN, At 9*010 PM there was a recess ,until reconvened in regular agenda order, 9:25 PM when the meeting was AWARD OF CONTRACT TO PREPARE A I FOCUSED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (THE SALVATION ARMY'S EDUCATION/CONFERENCE CENTER) (1803 x 1804) Environmental Services Director Benard presented the staff memorandum of May 21, 1991 with the staff recommendation to award a contract to The Keith Companies for preparation of a focused Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for a proposed 72,000 square foot Education/Conference Center at 30840 Hawthorne Boulevard (the Salvation Army). May 21, 1991 6 Councilman Hughes suggested that the cumulative impact of this project, along with others in the same general area, be examined. City Attorney Lynch indicated that an Environmental Impact Report would look at the subject property, as well as others in the same general area. Director Benard and Associate Planner Rojas responded to various inquiries from Council concerning the specifies of the project. The idea of a pre-screening workshop was discussed. City Manager Bussey suggested a continuance for staff to discuss the need for a master plan with the applicant, Mayor Pro Tem Bacharach moved for a continuance, seconded by Councilman McTaggart. There being no objection, it was so or- dered by the Mayor. After the motion, Ms. Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine Road, related her opposition to the project, PUBLIC COMMENT (FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA) None. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS RESULTING FROM SCHOOL DISTRICT REORGANIZATION (14011) As mentioned in her May 21, 1991 memorandum (distributed at the meeting), Mayor Pro Tem Bacharach asked that Council discuss the general issue of traffic problems associated with the consolida- tion of high schools and some of the potential solutions, Public Works Director Wentz supplied an overview of Peninsula Cities'/School District discussions of solutions for traffic resulting from School District reorganization.- He answered various inquiries from Council. Parking and traffic 'issues related to the School District reor- ganization were discussed at length. Council asked that staff organize a meeting of the Peninsula cities, the School District, the PTA Council and student government representatives to address this subject. The need to do so in a timely manner was em- phasized. May 21, 1991 7 Mr. Roy Fulwider, 28219 Hazellridge, voiced his concern over potential parking difficulties and suggested tandem parking* Mr. Robert Gibson, 26727 Basswood Avenue, stressed the need for solutions to parking /traffic difficulties resulting from the School District reorganization.. I CITY MANAGER REPORTS AMERICAN COMMUNITIES FOR CLEAN' -UP EQUITY (101) X (303) Mayor Pro Tem Bacharach moved for the approval of the staff recommendation to join the American Communities for Cleanup Equity (ACCE) and direct the staff to place the membership dues in the 1991-92 fiscal year budget. The motion was seconded by Mayor Hinchliffe and, there being no objection, it was so or- dered. STATUS OF DIRECTIVES Per written material included in the agenda packets* ADJOURNMENT At 10:30 PM the meeting was formally adjourned to 7:00 PM on May 28, 1991 for a Budget Workshop at the City Hall Community Room. ATTEST.* CITY CLERK May 21, 1991 8