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CC MINS 19910806M I N U T E S RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 61 1991 The meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M. by Mayor Hinchliffe at the Hesse Park Community Center, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard and was immediately recessed to a closed session. The regular meeting convened at 7:30 P.M. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, roll call was answered as follows: PRESENT: BACHARACH, HUGHES, McTAGGART, RYAN, AND MAYOR HINCHLIFFE Also present were City Manager Paul D. Bussey, Environmental Services Director Robert Benard, Public Works Director Catherine Reed, City Attorney Carol Lynch, Assistant to the City Manager Pamela Antil and City Clerk Jo Purcell, The City Attorney announced that a closed session had been held pursuant to Government Code 54956(b) to discuss pending litigation: Seacove and the Daladier Undergrounding District and the Marina contract; Hershberg v. City of Rancho Palos Verdes et al., American Oil & Energy Co. V. City of Rancho Palos Verdes; People V. Garth; Industrial Asphalt, Inc., v. City of Rancho Palos Verdes et al.; Assoc. of Property Owners Against the RPV Improvement District No. 7, etc v. City of Rancho Palos Verdes, et al.; Citizens Against Undergrounding, Inc. v. City of Rancho Palos Verdes. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart to approve the agenda as presented. The motion carried unanimously. CONSENT CALENDAR Speaking to the items regarding legislative activity and the City Manger's compensation and benefits was Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine Road. Ms. Larue expressed her disagreement with the City's position on AB 1835 (Brown Act - Advisory Committees). Additionally, she stated her objections to the modification agreement to the City Manager's secured Promissory Note between the City and th a City Manager. It was the consensus that the item regarding the City Manger' Promissory Note be taken off the consent calendar and discussed immediately after the approval of the remainder of the Consent Calendar. The item regarding the City Manager's compensation and benefits was removed from the consent calendar and discussed immediately after adoption of consent calendar. The minutes of July 2, 1991 were also removed. The consent calendar was then approved as follows on motion Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman Hughes. 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. MINUTES Approved the minutes of May 28, June 17, and July 16, 19910 LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES (306) Supported AB 2248 - Base Closure Advisory Council; AB 1408 CEQA; Cumulative Impact Analysis; S 26 - Non - Taxable Transit Subsidies; and HR 1145 - Non - Taxable Transit Subsidies. Opposed AB 1905 - Subdivision Map Act, FISCAL YEAR 1990 -91 - SIDEWALK REPAIR CONTRACT - (1405) (1) Approved and accepted the work as completed by Damon Construction Co. for the annual sidewalk repair program in the amount of $56,185.04; (2) directed the City Clerk to file and record a Notice of Completion; (3) exonerated Bond No. B1828538; and, (4) directed the Finance Officer to release the retention if no claims are filed within the 35 days after the notice has been recorded. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY BY TAMARA LYNN SCHACHNOW (303) Rejected the claim and directed the City Clerk to advise the claimant of the City Council's action. RESOLUTION NO. 91 -52 AND RESOLUTION NO. 91 -53 - NOVEMBER 5, 1991 CONSOLIDATED GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION (501) Adopted the following resolutions: (1) RESOLUTION NO, 91 -52 CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1991 FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES. (2) RESOLUTION NO, 91 -53 REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF SAID CITY TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 1991 WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTIONS TO BE HELD ON SAID DATE -2- AUGUST 6, 1991 PURSUANT TO SECTION 23302 OF THE CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE. CROSSING GUARD NEAR SILVER SPUR SCHOOL (1401 x 1503) Denied the request for an additional crossing guard near Silver Spur School. RESOLUTION NO. 91 -54 - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 147 TIME EXTENSION APPEAL - (PAN ASIAN DEVELOPMENT) - (1804) Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 91 -54 SUSTAINING THE APPEAL AND DENYING THE APPLICATION FOR A ONE -YEAR TIME EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1476, VARIANCE NO, 2.36, GRADING APPLICATION NO. 1274 FOR A PROPOSED COMMERCIAL BUILDING AT 31270 PALOS VERDES DRIVE WEST. RESOLUTION NO. 91 -55 REGISTER OF DEMANDS Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 91 -55 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, HINCHLIFFE NOES: NONE HUGHES, McTAGGART, RYAN, AND MAYOR UA RESOLUTION NO 91 -56 - CITY MANAGER'S SALARY AND BENEFITS (1101 X 1202) Deputy City Manager Rohloff summarized the staff memorandum of August 6th which explained the fiscal impact of the proposed amendment to the secured promissory note which would effectuate a $10,000 adjustment in favor of the City Manager in the equity share of the property secured by the note. He reported that the net result of this action was that the City would forego $4,902.. in interest on the first $10,000 in appreciation of the property plus forego an additional 0.94% of any appreciation over and above a $520,000 sales price. If however, the property sold for the original purchase price of $510,000 the proposed action would provide no financial benefit to Mr. Bussey and would result in no loss of potential interest earnings for the City. RESOLUTION NO. 91 -56 ESTABLISHING AND MEMORIALIZING THE CITY MANAGER'S COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS was presented by title and adopted on motion of Councilwoman Bacharach, seconded by Councilman Ryan and carried. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: -3- AUGUST 6, 1991 AYES: BACHARACH, HUGHES, McTAGGART, RYAN, AND MAYOR HINCHLIFFE NOES: NONE PUBLIC HEARING: E.I.R. NO. 32, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 46651 & C.U.P. NO. 151 (KAJIM A DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION) (1411) Associate Planner Terry Silverman presented the staff memorandum of August 6th and the following background information and recommendations. In November 1989, the Kajima Development Corporation submitted applications for approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 46651, Conditional Use Permit NO. 151, and Grading Permit No. 1389 for a 76 unit Residential Planned Development on the southwest corner of Crest Road and Highridge Road. A draft Environmental Impact Report was prepared and circulated for 45 days, during which time the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to receive oral and written comments on the environmental document. The City subsequently retained an outside consultant to conduct an independent review of the EIR, which resulted in the preparation of Final environmental Impact Report and Mitigation Monitoring Program. The final EIR included minor modification as recommended by the Planning Commission. Continuing with her report, Ms. Silverman said that a total of seven public hearing were held from March to July 1991 to discuss the merits of the proposed project. On July 9, 1991, the Planning Commission recommended certification of the EIR and approval of the tentative tract map and conditionally approved the Conditional Use Permit and Grading Permits. The Planning Commission scaled down the project, and recommended approval of 71 lots. This reduction increased the minimum lot size to 13,000 square feet, with an average lot size of 16,500 square feet. The minimum lot width as measured along the curb line was now 85 feet, with an average lot width of just over 94 feet. Twenty -seven acres, or 46 percent of the site remains designated as common open space with public trails and drainage improvements. The applicant had indicated that the lots will be sold for individual development, and Conditions of Approval for the tract have been crafted towards that type of development. The proposed Residential Planned Development conformed to both the General Plan and underlying zoning designations. With respect to grading, Ms. Silverman reported that approximately 420,000 cubic yards of balanced on- site grading would occur; that grading would serve to reduce the pad elevations for structures along Crest Road; that the Planning Commission recommended conditions of approval which require all geologic hazards associated with this project to be eliminated prior to recordation of the final map; that any area with hazardous conditions that cannot be eliminated be designated as a Restricted -4- AUGUST 6. 1991 Use Area on the final map. Focusing on the hydrology aspects of this project, Ms. Silverman said that in order to alleviate flood conditions in downslope development the applicant had proposed construction of an on -site detention basin which would reduce the peak flow levels of drainage to 80 percent of the existing levels. However, the Department of Public Works had specified an interest in providing a debris basin downstream of the project site to off -set or reduce the need for this proposed on -site detention basin. The Planning Commission recommended conditions of approval which would require the applicant to fund all on -site drainage improvements required by the City, and contribute their proportionate share of the funding for any off-site improvements, Street design was the next issue covered in her report, and Ms. Silverman said that various street configurations were examined by the Planning Commission, with further review by the Traffic Committee. With exception to minor modifications, the street alignment remained similar to that originally submitted. Against the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, the Planning Commission recommended approval of a reduced street width on Street "A ", a single loaded street located adjacent to Crest Road. Additionally, the Planning Commission had recommended through access to the site from Sattes Drive. With regard to the issue of trails, Ms. Silverman reported that at the forefront of this discussion was the issue of providing the safest means possible for equestrian crossing from Rolling Hills Estates. In order to resolve this issue, the Planning Commission recommended that the developer submit an irrevocable offer to dedicate an easement for construction of a tunnel under Crest Road to allow for construction of a tunnel if it becomes practical in the future. Installation of a demand only traffic signal at the intersection of Crest Road and Highridge Road, if required, would provide the safest equestrian crossing that is currently feasible. Addressing the issue of views and view protection, Ms. Silverman said that the subject property slopes down towards the ocean from Crest Road, and affords ocean and Catalina Island views across the site and over the Seacrest tract as well as down the steep canyon areas located in-the southern portions of the site. The City's General Plan had identified Crest Road as a view corridor and the site is identified as undeveloped land which impacts views. As such, the General Plan requires development proposals to fully analyze the project's impact on these views in order to mitigate ny loss of view. The proposed grading would serve to lower pad elevations for structures located closest to Crest Road. The Planning Commission indicated that it would be most appropriate to preserve specific views across the site, and established view corridors from specific locations along Crest Road and from existing homes on Highridge Road. In order to maintain -5- AUGUST 6, 1991 these view corridors, height restrictions were established for all lots within the tract, with allowance for specific individual property owners to apply for second story additions pursuant to the City's Height Variation procedures. Through the Conditional Use Permit, the Planning Commission approved a total of 20 one - story homes, 18 split level homes, and 33 two -story homes. The Planning Commission also approved setbacks which reflected RS -1 development standards. These included rear setbacks of 20 feet, side setbacks of 10 foot minimum for one side and 25 foot minimum both sides. Street side setbacks would be 15 feet. Because of the unusual situation of providing sidewalks within an easement on private property, front setbacks of 24 feet had been approved, with additional staggering of setbacks for specific lots on Street 11A11 In concluding, Ms. Silverman said that the Planning Commission had recommended certification of the EIR and approval of the tract map. Staff's recommendation was to uphold the Commission's approval of the Conditional Use Permit and Grading Permit. Resolutions and conditions of approval had been provided for Council review. As an addendum, the City Attorney recommended several changes to the resolution for the EIR, those changes were incorporated and copies of the changes were distributed earlier in the meeting. Council then questioned the number of developable acres on the site; how much of the property was steeper than 35 %; if there were any common recreational facilities in the project; the percentage of lot coverage; how much of these lots were not developable; and, the fact that road "A" was narrower than the standard road specification. Discussion then focused on the sidewalks and the fact that they were included in the front yard setbacks; the size of the roads in the adjacent Rolling Hills Estates Tract; and, whether the proposed detention basin would be a recreational facility for the development. Discussion then turned to the "viewpoints" versus view corridors; how the view of the ocean from Crest Road would be affected by the proposed homes; and, clarification of whether certain recommendations in the Mitigation Monitoring Program such as pee holes in the doors and the installation of burglar alarms were indeed recommendations or conditions of approval. The Council next devoted their attention to the issue of opening up Sattes Drive in the Monaco Development and then requested clarification of this "friendly appeal" by the property owner. Representing the property owner was their attorney Timi Hallem, 355 So. Grand Ave. Los Angeles, who summarized the hearing process on this project and the approval of the project by the Planning Commission at their July 9th meeting. She said that the drainage project on the site was a multi- million dollar improvement, that the average lot size had been increased to 16,500 square feet; -6- AUGUST 6, 1991 that 28% of the lots had one story homes to enhance the view corridors; that the continuation of Sattes Drive from the proposed project into Monaco did indeed line up; and, that this was an RS -1 development and would have RS -1 setbacks. She said that the applicant worked with the staff to develop a project with a maximum of open space and requested that the City Council affirm the decision of the Planning Commission for street A to be 28 feet. She said that this friendly appeal was made because the vote on the Planning Commission was only a recommendation and because it was stated that the decision would be appealed. She requested that the City Council approve the project as recommended by the Planning Commission and that Conditional Use Permit No. 151 and Grading Permit No. 1389 be issued. Also representing the applicant was Mary Nastronero, 3420 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica who explained the function of the detention basin and said that it would reduce peak level flows to 80% of ' existing levels. Council then made the following inquires of Ms. Nastronero: if the detention basin would be landscaped and maintained; if geologic hazards on the site had been identified; what would be the size of the detention basin proposed; what steps the property owner would take to adhere to the Clean Water Act; and, why the sidewalks had been incorporated into the lot rather than as part of the right-of-way. RECESS AND RECONVENE At 9 :12 P.M. the Mayor declared a recess. At 9:22 P.M. the meeting reconvened. Speaking in opposition to the proposal that Sattes Drive be opened up to allow through traffic from this proposed development were the following residents: Dee Beaumont, 30143 Matisse Drive; Deanna Delgado, 6425 Sattes Drive; Norman Birch, 6544 Sattes Drive; Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine Drive; Gary Bezanson, 30031 Matisse Drive; and, John Sharkey, 30320 Avenida de Calma. (Mr. Sharkey presented a prepared written statement which listed a number of key issues to be considered by the Council. Mr. Sharkey's letter is on file with the City Clerk's Office.) Sunshine, 6 Limetree, representing the Trails Committee; Susan Brooks, 3419 Corinna Drive, speaking as a resident and not representing the Planning Commission; Robyn and Elliot Rudell, 6556 Sattes Drive; Dianne Alexander, 49 Country Meadow Road, Rolling Hills Estates; Maude Landon, 34 Santa Barbara Drive; Tom Alley, 6304 Sattes Drive; Gerald Goodman, 30901 Cartier Drive; and, Roy Fulwider, 28219 Hazelridge. These residents expressed their opposition to the opening up of Sattes Drive based upon the increase in traffic that It would bring through their tract; the inherent safety problems as a result of that increased traffic and, in particular, cited the fact that because there was no sidewalks in their tract that it would present an even more -7- AUGUST 6, 1991 dangerous situation. They cited their disagreement with the Planning Commission's justification for the proposal to open up Sattes Drive. With regard to the issue of trails, it was pointed out that the proposed trail for this tract did not meet up with the proposed trail that is in the City's Trails Master Plan. Concern was also expressed about the size of the homes vis -a -vis the size of the lots; whether the E.I.R. was adequately noticed to the residents; and, the effect that these homes would have on the view corridors. Other concerns were the location of the proposed equestrian crossing, the amount of grading that would take place, and who would be responsible for maintaining the fences adjacent to the horse trails. Speaking in rebuttal was Timi Hallem, cones which she said would retain 75% cars; stated that the average size of feet which was similar to that of sur: much of the grading was being done to Road. who explained the large view of the view for passing the lots was 16,500 square rounding tracts; and, that improve the view from Crest Also speaking in rebuttal was Mary Nastronero, who explained that the grading plan was now lower than originally presented; that the upper terrace had been lowered; and that the grading in this project was driven by the attempt to protect views. At this point Council expressed it's concern about the control of the debris emanating from this area that would be washing down below and inquired if an off -site debris basin could be provided and, for the sake of compatibility, if architectural guidelines could be implemented. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart to close the public hearing. The motion carried unanimously. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart and carried that Sattes Drive be made a cul -de -sac with access only to pedestrians. Council then .inquired of staff about the review process on the geology permits; what would happen in the case that a geology problem was discovered on an individual lot be developed; how the buyers were being advised of possible geologic problems; and, if the developer should consider meandering roads rather than the proposed straight grid design. Council then questioned if this item should be sent back to the Planning Commission or if after making the changes, the developer should again present it to the City Council. The City Attorney opined that perhaps the best course would be to deny the application as presented without prejudice and direct the applicant to redesign; the applicant would then not be precluded from filing another application. -8- AUGUST 6, 1991 Council then continued with their critique of the project and concerns centered on the small lot size; the fact that the lot coverage was too high; that for view protection that reasonable exportation of fill would be allowed; that provisions be made to mitigate down slope debris; that equestrian activities for the trail be included to accommodate the proposed trail in the Trails Plan; that architectural control of the proposed houses be consistent; that there be reasonable landscaping installed for undeveloped lots; and, that the lot widths match those lots in the adjacent development. RECESS AND RECONVENE At 11:05 P.M. the Mayor declared a recess; at 11:15 P.M. the meeting reconvened. Speaking for the property owner was Timi Hallem, who told the Council that they would waive time limits for permit processing and they would return with the application in one month to six weeks and would like to get direction from the City Council on the issues raised. She inquired if Street A was acceptable, if the lot size was okay; if the frontage road on Crest Road was acceptable; and, inquired about the amount of dirt that could be taken off the site. Speaking for the Planning Commission was Chairman Peter Von Hagen, who summarized the Planning Commission's deliberations of this project in dealing with the detention basin, the view corridors, and the hydrology issues. Council then summarized some issues that the developer should consider in redesigning the project: moving the houses away from Crest Road; using meandering roads to preclude houses from abutting Crest Road; maximizing vegetation by moving the houses downhill; locating two -story homes on larger lots; reducing the overall number of homes in the project; carefully considering the placement of the homes on the lots; and, exporting a reasonable amount of exportation to improve views. The City Attorney opined that she would have to work with the applicant to determine the extent of the redesign which might indeed necessitate the project going back to the Planning Commission. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes to continue this item and that it be renoticed. CREST ROAD AND LUCANIA /STARLINE DRIVE - MULTI- DIRECTIONAL STOP SIGN (1503) The staff report was presented by Assistant Public Works Director Kevin Smith who reported that the Traffic Committee had recommended the installation of a stop sign on Crest Road at -9- AUGUST 6, 1991 Lucania /Starline Drives thus creating a four -way stop intersection and that staff recommendation was to deny the request and re- evaluate the situation at a later date. Speaking in favor of the Traffic Committee's recommendation were the following residents of the area: Melinda Skoller, 3518 Starline Drive; Keith Reynolds, 30745 Tarapaca Road, representing the E1 Prado Estates Homeowner Assoc. (Mr. Reynold presented a written statement which is on file with the City Clerk's Office.) Cynthia Ruderman, 3274 Parkhurst Drive; Stan Kielniarz, 3565 Starline Drive, representing the Crestmount Community Assoc.; Nick Papadakis, 3228 Parkhurst Drive; Susan Brooks, 3419 Corinna Drive; and, Larry Clark, 3354 Corinna Drive. Citing the number of cars, the speed of those cars, the dense fog that is frequently experienced in this area, these residents stressed the need for additional traffic controls. They suggested installation of striping and a warning sign to advise motorists of the advancing stop sign. Discussion was then held relative to the cost of temporary stop signs; the effectiveness and feasibility of installing a flashing light; whether such a light would bother adjacent homeowners; the cost for such an installation; and, if recycling funds could be used to cover the cost for this traffic light. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Mayor Hinchliffe to adopt the Traffic Committee's recommendation. The motion failed on the following roll call vote: AYES: RYAN AND MAYOR HINCHLIFFE NOES: BACHARACH, HUGHES AND McTAGGART Discussion then resumed and dwelt on the effectiveness of a flashing light and or reflective markers in the cross walk. Councilman McTaggart moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach to install a flashing yellow light that would be equipped to operate during the daylight hours; to use a portable speed board and reflective stripping and signage on the downhill side; additionally, that the item be brought to the Traffic Committee in six months for re- evaluation of the effectiveness of these measures. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: BACHARACH, HUGHES AND McTAGGART NOES: RYAN AND MAYOR HINCHLIFFE Staff was requested to prepare a budget adjustment for this item. AUDIENCE QUESTIONS: Responding to the Mayor's call for audience questions was Roy Fulwider, 28219 Hazelridge, who complained about the use of unsanitized bath water on lawns. He also inquired about the roof -10- AUGUST 6, 1991 inspection issue that he spoke to at an earlier council meeting. Staff was directed to send Mr. Fulwider a copy of the staff report dealing with roof inspections. COASTAL SETBACK LINE - IRRIGATION (701) Director Benard presented the August 6th staff memorandum and the recommendation to authorize the Director of Environmental Services to prepare guidelines for the installation of irrigation systems seaward of the Coastal Setback Line. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan to adopt the staff recommendation. Speaking to this item was Tim Burrell, 57 Marguerite Drive, who stated his disagreement with several of the site drainage restrictions and the plant species recommended by the staff. He said he would like reasonable guidelines for the drainage and requested that the list of plants be expanded to include non- native species. It was the consensus that staff would take into consideration these remarks. The motion carried unanimously. ZIP CODE BOUNDARY CHANGE (601) The staff memorandum was presented by Assistant to the City Manager Pamela Antil and the recommendations were as follows: (1) Authorize the Mayor to sign the proposed letter to the Field Division General Manager /Postmaster General regarding the proposed zip code boundary change outlined. (2) Authorize an expenditure from the City Manager's budget not to exceed $500 to cover the costs associated with conducting the required public hearings and mailing notices to affected residents and business owners. Council inquired about the number of residents that were allowed in one zip code number and requested modification of the first paragraph to the proposed letter. Additionally, Council requested that a timetable for this issue be written into the letter. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Mayor Hinchliffe to adopt the staff recommendation. The motion carried. AD HOC PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE (1201) The City Clerk presented the staff memorandum of August 6th and the recommendation that Council could either interview these applicants prior to the August 20th City Council meeting or that Council should direct staff to continue with the recruitment for members to the committee. -11- AUGUST 6, 1991 Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes to interview these candidates prior to the September 3rd City Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 268 - AMENDING THE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION ORDINANCE (1301) The staff memorandum was presented by Ms. Antil and the recommendations as follows: (1) Introduce an ordinance amending the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code relating to solid waste collection and disposal. (2) Authorize the preparation of a nonexclusive commercial refuse agreement to be signed by all commercial refuse haulers that wish to operate in the City. ORDINANCE NO, 268 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES RELATING TO THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE AND AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE was presented by title and introduced on motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach and carried. PENINSULA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY - REQUEST FOR APPROVAL (1505) The staff memorandum was presented by Public Works Director Catherine Reed and the recommendation as follows: approve the concept of a Peninsula Transportation Authority to oversee transit activities, including PV Transit and Dial -A -Ride on the Palos Verdes Peninsula with the understanding that the current Peninsula Transportation Authority will develop the operational policy and guidelines and will present them to the City Council for formal adoption. Mayor Hinchliffe moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan to adopt the staff recommendation. The motion carried. STOP SIGN ON HIGHRIDGE DRIVE AT FLOWERIDGE - REQUEST FOR REMOVAL (1503) The staff memorandum was presented by Assistant Public Works Director Smith who reported that the Traffic Committee recommended removing the stop sign at Hightide Drive at Floweridge. Speaking to this issue was John Beringer, representing the Mediterrania Homeowners Assoc. who presented a letter written by James L. Unmack, Secretary of that organization, who requested that the stop sign at the corner of Floweridge and Hightide be allowed to remain since it was his opinion that the stop sign requires people to slow down at the intersection. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and carried to retain the stop sign at that intersection. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: -12- AUGUST 6, 1991 Eastview School Situation - Councilman McTaggart requested that the Council consider taking action to provide for special legislation for the inclusion of the Eastview area into the Palos Verdes Unified School District. He suggested that the Council subcommittee take the issue under advisement and discuss it with the representatives of R.U.L.E. A brief discussion ensued concerning the appropriateness of this action and if the representatives of R.U.L.E. wanted such special legislation instead of continuing with their present course of action. No action was taken on this item. Approval of the July 2,_ 1991 Minutes - Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Mayor Hinchliffe to correct the minutes of July 2nd to say that the Council had granted up to $5,000 to R.U.L.E,, on a matching basis. The motion carried unanimously. Legislation - SB 376 (HilljFelando) Preemption of Local Ordinances on Tobacco Control (306) Councilman McTaggart requested that the Council oppose this legislation. Councilwoman Bacharach so moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan. The motion carried unanimously. CITY MANAGER REPORTS: ORDINANCE NO. 269 - RELATING TO DEDICATIONS FOR SUBDIVISIONS (1409) City Manager Bussey presented the staff memorandum of July 31st and the recommendation to introduce the proposed ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 269 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, RELATING TO DEDICATIONS FOR SUBDIVISIONS RELATING TO PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE was presented by title and introduced on motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach. The motion carried unanimously. Council Directives: Council requested that a timetable for the school traffic issue be placed on this report. With regard to Subregion 7 & 8 it was the consensus that staff should schedule a council visit of that site. Re -roof permits and procedures - Building Inspector David Baird summarized the July 18th staff memorandum which outlined the policies and procedures regarding re -roof permits and inspections. A brief discussion ensued between Mr. Baird and the City Council members regarding the inspection procedure followed particularly regarding whether the inspector left any indication of his visit to the site. It was the consensus that the roofing inspector -13- AUGUST 6,' 1991 should leave some evidence of their inspection visit to the site. Schedule of Meetings - It was the consensus to hold the second meeting in September of Monday, September 16th instead of the following Tuesday. ADJOURNMENT: At 1:25 A.M. the meeting adjourned on motion of Councilwoman Bacharach, seconded by Councilman Hughes and carried. n ATTEST: CITY CLERK- 8-6-91.MIN -14- AUGUST 6, 1991