CC MINS 19910903M I N U T E S
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 31 1991
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 P . M . by Mayor Hinchl if f e at
the Hesse Park Community Center, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard.
The Council immediately interviewed the applicants for the Ad Hoc
Public Art Committee. No action was taken.
Council then adjourned to a closed session.
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30
P.M. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, roll call was
answered as follows:
PRESENT: BACHARACH, HUGHES, RYAN, AND MAYOR HINCHLIFFE
ABSENT: McTAGGART
Also present were City Manager Paul D. Bussey, Environmental
Services Director Robert Benard, Public Works Director Catherine
Reed, City Attorney Carol Lynch, Deputy City Manager Mark Rohlof, f ,
City Clerk Jo Purcell and Recreation and Parks Director Mary
Thomas.
The City Attorney announced that a closed session had been held
pursuant to Government Code 54956 (b) to discuss pending
litigation: Horan, et al., v. County of Los Angeles, County of Los
Angeles Sanitation District No, 2, City of Rancho Palos Verdes, et.
al., (Superior Court Case No. C294752; County of Los Angeles et al,
v. All Persons Interested in the matter of the Redvelopment Plan
for the Rancho Palos Verdes Redevelopment Project, etc., (Superior
Case No, C530241.; Vencent Yen, et al., v. City of Rancho Palos
Verdes, et al., ( Seperior Court Case No. YS 00915)0
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes to
approve the agenda as presented. The motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The consent calendar was approved as follows on motion of
Councilwoman Bacharach, 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
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 June 1, and August 20, 19910
STREET PATCHING SERVICE - SULLY MILLER CONTRACTING - FY 90 -91
(1) Approved and accepted the work as completed in the amount of
$48,081.75; (2) Directed the City Clerk to File a Notice of
Completion and to record the same. (3) Exonerate Bond No. 209428-
9 0 in the amount of $35,000; and , (4) Directed the Finance Director
to release the retention if no claims have been filed against the
contractor within the 35 days after the notice has been recorded.
VACATION - PORTION OF PALOS VERDES DR. SOUTH WEST OF YACHT HARBOR
DR. - TRANSAMERICA REALTY SERVICES TRACT NO. 49067 (1408)
Directed staff to initiate vacation proceeding for a portion of the
Palos Verdes Dr. South right -of -way, west of Yacht Harbor, in
accordance with Rancho Palos Verdes street vacation policy.
LEGISLATION (306)
Joined the League of California Cities in supporting an amendment
to AB434 (Sher) and opposing AB2.111 (Polanco).
STREET PATCHING SERVICE - SULLY MILLER CONTRACTING - FY 91 -92
(1404)
Awarded the contract for the Fiscal Year 1991 -92 Street Patching
Service to Sully- Miller Contracting for a cost not to exceed
$501000e
PARCEL MAP 19 016 (P . V . DR . WEST NEAR CALLE AVENTURA) ; ACCEPTANCE OF
PEPPER TREE RESTORATION AND RELEASE OF BOND (1410)
Accepted the landscaping and restoration listed in the staff
report, released the Performance Bond and directed the City Clerk
to file a Notice of Completion and record same and notify the
Surety to exonerate the bonds.
WAIVER OF SIGN PERMIT - PENINSULA COMMITTEE OF CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
(1203)
Authorized the Director of Environmental Services to waive the
application fees related to Sign Permit Number 560 for a temporary
sign f or the Portuguese Bend Horse Show sponsored by the Peninsula
Committee of the Childrens Hospital.
RESOLUTION NO. 91 -58 APPROPRIATION FOR TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS (602 X
1404)
Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 91 -58 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 91 -33, THE
BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1991 -92.
RESOLUTION NO. 91 -59 REGISTER OF DEMANDS
Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 91 -59 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, HUGHES, RYA, AND MAYOR HINCHLIFFE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: McTAGGART
ABSTAIN: BACHARACH (MINUTES OF JUNE 1, and AUGUST 20, 1991)
It was the consensus of the Council to hear the item pertaining to
correspondence from R. Edward Kerr as the next item of business.
CORRESPONDENCE FROM R. EDWARD KERR (808)
Deputy City Manager Rohloff presented the staff memorandum of
August 6 and the following recommendations 1) Receive and f ile the
correspondence from R. Edward Kerr, acting President of P.V.
victoria apartments Association; 2) Receive and file the staff
report of Mr . Kerr' s proposals f or a) City creation of non prof it
mediation center; and b) Possible City or RDA eminent domain
proceedings against owners of P.V. Victoria Apartments, thereby
taking no further action on the matter.
Mr. Dexter MacBride, a mediator for the Diamond Bar Mediation
Center, made a slide presentation explaining the methods of
negotiation in mediating disputes. He explained that this is a not
for profit center and he cited statistics supporting the center's
success rate in settling disputes without law suits.
John Goldrick, President of the P.V. Victoria Apartments Resident's
Association, 6736 Los Verdes Drive, #3, referred to his August 16th
letter to the City Manager and said that Mr. Kerr does not
represent the opinion of the residents of the P.V. Victoria
Apartments,
Mr. R. Edward Kerr explained that he was elected as an officer to
the Residents Association in 1985; requested that the City consider
a mediation center which could be operated at no cost to the City;
and, requested that the Council give consideration to conducting
eminent domain proceedings against the owners of the P.V. Victoria
Apartments.
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Council inquiries included whether Mr. Kerr had evaluated the
services available through the Lomita /Hermosa Beach Mediation
Center, and if he was aware of the process of eminent domain and
how it could of f ect the present renters of that apartment complex,
During this discussion the suggestion was made that an article be
prepared for the City's Newsletter explaining the availability of
the mediation service through the Los Angeles County Dispute
Settlement Service branch offices. It was the consensus of the
City Council not to take any action on Mr. Kerr's request for
consideration of the eminent domain issue relating to the P.V.
Victoria Apartments.
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP No. 46651 - KAJIMA (1411)
The Mayor opened the public hearing on this tract map and the City
Clerk announced that notice had been duly published.
Terry Silverman, Associate Planner, presented the staff report on
this revised plan which addressed some of the issues identified at
the August 61 1991 hearing on this project.
In her report Ms. Silverman said that the applicant now proposed a
new roadway and lot design which incorporated a 50 wide right -of-
way which curved with the topography and that this new design
eliminated the frontage road and set 12 lots adjacent to Crest
Road.
Additionally, she reported that the applicant revised the site
layout to incorporate the Council's comments and now proposed 69
lots instead of 710 The average lot size had been increased from
16,500 square feet to approximately 19,000 square feet and the
minimum lot was increased from 13,000 square feet to 16,000.
Twenty -three acres (39% of the site) remained in open space.
Grading on the site remained balanced, however Ms. Silverman said
that grading quantities increased by 60,000 cubic yards in order to
reduce building pads and accommodate the new roadways.
With the regard to the issue of trails, Ms. Silverman reported that
proposed trail alignments and connections had been more clearly
delineated on the new site layout.
Continuing. with her summary, Ms. Silverman reported that the
applicant had increased the number of lots to be designated for
single story homes from 20 to 32 and decreased the number of lots i
for split level from 18 to 11 and two -story lots from 33 to 26.
She then referred to the supplemental report addressing questions
raised about the mitigation monitoring program and the list of
outstanding issues.
Representing the applicant was their attorney, Timi Hallem, 355
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South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, who explained the efforts made in
improving the ambience of this tract. With the use of a map
mounted for audience viewing she explained how the staff concept
created certain problems insofar as driving and safety standards
were concerned. In seeking alternatives to the street alignment
she said that Street "A"- had been eliminated and replaced with a
meandering extension of Sattes Drive and also included a curved and
meandering Street "B". This she said created a less grid like
design. The minimum lot size was now 19,000 square feet. Ms.
Hallem went on to describe the project density, the two "parketts"
and wild life habitat , and cited the increase in the number of one
story lots. She said that the front yard set -backs were now the
standard twenty feet; and, that the lots backing up to Crest Road
now had a design which eliminated most of the rear yard on Crest
Road.
Also representing the applicant was Mary Nastronero, of Psomas &
Associates, 3420 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica, who also made a
slide presentation which depicted the views across the project, the
zoning of the property, how the lot size of the project compared
with those of neighboring communities, how the project had been
modified to reflect the City Council's concerns about street design
and alignment, how the project area would now be landscaped, the
location of the proposed equestrian trails, the building heights,
and how ocean views would be protected with the proposed revisions.
Carol Black, 5964 Ocean Terrace Drive, presented a written
statement which is on file with the City Clerk's office. This
statement requested deletion of the proposed entry /exit at
Highridge.
Bob Pelton, 2 Packet Road, representing West Portuguese Bend
Community Association, presented a letter dated September 2nd which
is on file with the City Clerk's office. This letter cited the
concerns of the area residents about the flooding that had taken
place in that area and the residents desire that detention basins
be created to mitigate the threats of increased runoff from the
Kajima Development.
Dianne Alexander, 49 County Meadow Road, representing the Ranch
Homeowners Association, questioned the measurements cited for the
lots in the Ranch Developments and said that the minimum lot size
for that development was 18,000 square feet, disputed the existence
of a horse trail down Highridge in the City of Rolling Hills
Estates, and questioned whether the proposed project would really
protect all of the views from Crest Road.
Susan Brooks, 3914 Corinna Drive, stated her opposition to the
revised Kajima project and suggested that more than two lots be
removed, that a buffer area be installed, questioned the additional
grading that would be done and whether this compromised the
stability of the area. She voiced concern about installation of
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the tunnel and suggested that the streets be 28 feet instead of 32 .
Sunshine, 6 Limetree, stated her concern that the future
development of trails for this area be addressed.
Maude Landon, 34 Santa Barbara Drive, presented. a letter dated
September 3rd, which is on file with the City Clerk's office. This
letter addressed such issues as the maximum size of homes on lots,
the setbacks, the suggested parketts, the amount of lot coverage
and a suggestion for the location of the demand light for the
equestrian crossing.
Kay Bara, 1 Peppertree, representing the Palos Verdes Horsemen's
Association, said that the organization supported a crossing at
Country Meadow Drive and not at Highridge; also, that they
supported the concept of a tunnel.
Brigitte Schuegraf, 30331 Cartier Drive, requested that since the
features of this project had changed that the residents of the
Monaco area be allowed to view it again.
Dawn Henry, 6525 Via Colinita, questioned the lot coverage and said
it would be beneficial to address the issue of footprints for this
development and requested that the concern presented by the
audience be addressed.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
At 9:50 P . M . the Mayor declared a recess. At 9:55 P . M . the meeting
reconvened.
Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and
carried to continue the public hearing.
Timi Hallem, responding to some of the public testimony said that
the numbers presented in their report concerning the equestrian
trails in Rolling Hills Estates had been received from that City
and that indeed a horse trail did not exist on Highridge. With
regard to view protection, she said that since Crest Road goes from
a higher to a lower elevation that the view at a certain areas
may be effected,
Council then proceeded to suggest changes that should be made in
the project's design and lay -out: that Country Meadow Drive be
determined as the exit and entry to the project; that consideration
be given to dropping the speed limit on Crest Road to 35 miles per
hour; that it be mandatory that a debris basin be installed; that
architectural controls be considered for houses over 5,000 square
feet and perhaps even go through the review process; that side -yard
setbacks be varied; that because of violations to the General Plan
that lots 14, 33 and 69 be eliminated to maintain the canyon; that
rolled curbs be considered; that there be no street lights and no
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sidewalks, except perhaps on one side of the street; that better
treatment be given to the entryway to make it more distinctive;
that lot No. 15 be eliminated; that , since the house on lot no. 21,
was presented in a "broadside" fashion and faces Crest Road that
the lot be enlarged; that lot 16, 17, 18, and 19 be spread out thus
allowing better access to the trails in the canyon; that
consideration be given to combining lots 1 and 2 into a single lot;
the combining of lots 21 and 22 to allow for a more
practically designed house; that the scope of the hydrology study
go all the way down the canyon; that the park space be publicly
accessible open space; that Sattes Drive cul -de -sac be maintained
for pedestrian access; that the open space be maintained by the
Homeowners Association however, the tot lot not be required; that
the passive park be used at the entry way; that the maintenance of
the entry remain with the Homeowners Association; and, that the
trails be fully developed, constructed and in place before any of
the houses are built or sold.
Timi Hallem, speaking again for the applicant, said that they would
accept the combining of lots 1 and 2, agreed to the deletion of lot
14, and, conditionally agreed to the deletion of lots 32, 33 and
69; that they would like to realign Street "C" and thereby open up
lots 21 through 250 Also that they would agree to the deletion of
lot 15 and the improved entry way.
It was the consensus that for houses over 5,000 square feet that
they should go to the Planning Commission for site plan review.
Councilman Hughes moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan to close the
public hearing. Motion carried unanimously.
AUDIENCE QUESTIONS:
Responding to the Mayor's call for audience questions was Al Esser,
71 Crest Road East, Rolling Hills, who referred to his August 9th
letter to the City Council concerning the installation of a
Klondike Canyon impervious drainage and supplemental sewer system.
The suggestion was made that perhaps this is an issue that could be
brought to the attention of the Santa Monica Bay Restoration
Project.
Roy Fulwider, 28219 Hazelridge, addressed a number of issues: roof
inspection procedure; a wall that had been inspected by the City
but later found to be in the incorrect location; and, the existence
of a pipe above ground in his neighborhood which he felt should put
below ground.
Kay Bara, 1 Peppertree, explained the voting necessary for the
passage of AB 3 (Regional Government) and the low probability of
its passage and inquired what the City was doing about this
legislation. Council responded that this legislation is being
monitored.
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Susan Brooks, 3914 Corinna Drive, questioned the expenditure for
the flashing yellow light at Crest Road near Lucania and Starline
Drives and suggested that instead the money be spent on a demand
flashing red light. Council commented that this item had already
been passed and approved on the consent calendar.
REQUEST FOR FUNDING — SOUTH BAY JUVENILE DIVERSION PROJECT
(602 X 1705)
Deputy City Manager Rohloff presented the September 3rd memorandum
and the recommendation to consider the request from South Bay
Diversion Project for additional funding for FY 1991 -92; provide
staff direction as to whether the City should fund the South Bay
Juvenile Diversion Project a total of $12,600 as their allocation,
or provide funding at the original $9,450 as approved by Council at
its July 2, 1991 meeting. Additionally, he said that a request had
been presented by the Community Helpline that they be funded in the
full amount of $2,500 instead of the $1,875 approved by the Council
at the July 2nd meeting.
Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Mayor Hinchliffe to
approve the full amount of $12,600 for the South Bay Juvenile
Project. The motion failed on the following roll call vote:
AYES. BACHARACH AND MAYOR HINCHLIFFE
NOES: HUGHES AND RYAN
ABSENT: McTAGGART
A brief discussion took place regarding the mid -year budget review
and how at that time it might be possible to consider such a
contribution to the South Bay Juvenile Diversion Project,
TRAFFIC STUDY - SCHOOL CONSOLIDATION - RESOLUTION NO. 91 -60
(1401 x 1502)
'Assistant Public Works Director Kevin Smith P resented the staff
memorandum of September 3rd and the following suggestions: 1)
Install some form of parking restrictions around the high school;
2) establish satellite parking and /or drop -off points; 3, encourage
parking on Hawthorne Boulevard; 4) expand bus service; 5) modify
the signal timing at Hawthorne Boulevard at Highridge, Indian Peak
and Silver Spur and of Palos Verdes Drive North; and, 6) review of
the left turn restrictions on Hawthorne Boulevard at Shorewood and
Woodbrook.
Council then discussed the safety implications of parking along
Hawthorne Boulevard and the fact that it was a two lane highway and
did not have adequate room for a parking lane; the fact that drop
off points for the High School needed to be clarified; and, the
installation of temporary no parking signs along Hawthorne,
Shorewood, Basswood and other-.streets in that area.
Eleanor Curry, 26732 Basswood Avenue, reminded the Council that she
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had talked to the City about this in March and had also approached
the School District about this parking problem in the
neighborhoods. She felt that this was a School District problem
and not a Basswood street problem and did not want the streets in
the area to become parking lots.
Council then discussed the restriction of parking on Hawthorne and
whether the restriction should be from 8:00 A . M . until 2:00 P . M . or
9:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. Councilman Hughes moved, seconded by
Councilman Ryan to post "no parking" signs along Hawthorne
Boulevard; that the drop off point locations for the school be
identified; and, that the no parking signs become effective on
September 5, 19910 The motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 91 -60 ESTABLISHING PARKING RESTRICTIONS FROM 9:A.M.
TO 2 :00 P.M. ON CERTAIN STREET IN THE CITY was presented by title
and adopted on motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman
Hughes and carried unanimously.
Staff was requested to contact the City of Torrance and Cal Trans
concerning the timing of the lights on Hawthorne Boulevard between
Valmonte and Pacific Coast Highway.
P.V. TRANSIT - ADDITIONAL SERVICE (1505)
City Manager Bussey presented the staff memorandum of September 3,
1991 and the recommendation that the City Council authorize the
City Manager to approve up to 3,072 hours of additional P.V.
Transit service during the weekdays for FY 91 -92, if it was
determined that additional services are required. If P.V. Transit
services were to be increased, a budget adjustment would have to
be prepared and presented to the City Council for approval.
A brief discussion followed concerning the subscriptions that have
been denied and whether or not this could be picked up by the
additional service already offered by the RTD. Mayor Hinchliffe
moved, seconded` by Councilman Hughes to continue this item to
October lst. The motion carried with Councilwoman Bacharach voting
no.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
FISCAL YEAR 1992 -93 - BUDGET PROJECTIONS - (602)
The City Manager presented the September 3rd staff memorandum and
the recommendation that the City Council receive and file the
attached staff report on budget projections to be used as a
guideline for possible cuts in the FY 92 -93 budget.
Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and
carried to adopt the staff recommendation.
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REPLACEMENT OF BUILDINGS IN LANDSLIDE MORATORIUM AREA ( 110 3 X 1S 01)
The City Manager presented the memorandum of September 3rd and the
recommendation to direct the staff to review Sections 15.20.010
through 15.20.090 of the Municipal Code and present any recommended
changes to the Planning Commission and City Council. The
recommendation also stated that Council may wish the staff to work
with the Council /Planning Commission Development Code Review
Committee in considering any revisions.
Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan to adopt
the staff recommendation.
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES ANNUAL CONGRESS - VOTING DELEGATE AND
ALTERNATE (306)
The City Manager presented the staff memorandum and the
recommendation to designate a voting delegate and voting alternate
for the Annual Business Meeting to be held on December 16, 1991.
Mayor Hinchliffe appointed Councilwoman Bacharach as the voting
delegate and Councilman Ryan as the voting alternate.
Status of Directives
Council requested that the issue of the Postmaster meeting be put
on this directive.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 12:15 P.M. the meeting adjourned to 8:00 A.M. on Saturday,
September 14, 1991. The motion was made by Councilwoman Bacharach,
seconded by Mayor Hinchliffe. _ , 4
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