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CC MINS 19900515M I N U T E S RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 15r 1990 The regular business meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by.Mayor Hughes. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, roll call was answered as follows: PRESENT: McTAGGART, HINCHLIFFE, RYAN, BACHARACH AND MAYOR HUGHES Also present were City Manager William F. Cornett, Jr., Deputy City Manager Mark Rohloff, Environmental Services Director Robert Benard, Public Works Director George Wentz, City Attorney Arrel P. Calonne, Recreation and Parks Director Mary Thomas and City Clerk Jo Purcell. CEREMONIAL MATTER Representing the Peninsula Symphony Association was Mimi Horowitz who presented Mayor Hughes with that organization's Baton Award in recognition of the City's continued support of the symphony WAIVER OF FULL READINGS Councilman Hinchliffe moved, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach 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 request from General Telephone for an Easement on Civic center grounds adjacent to Hawthorne Boulevard was postponed until June 6, 1990; the Recycling Grants item was removed to be heard after the Consent Calendar. MINUTES Approved the minutes of April 17, 1990. ORDINANCE No. 256 - Adopted ORDINANCE No. 256 BURGLAR ALARMS (1204) OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AMENDING CHAPTER 9.04 OF TITLE 9 OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BURGLAR ALARMS. RESOLUTION NO. 90 -31 COASTAL PERMIT NO. 79 (1804) DENYING THE APPEAL OF VARIAN+ 79, AND EXTREME SLOPE PERMIT PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL HARBOR. Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 90- 31 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OR RANCHO PALOS VERDES 2E NO. 245, COASTAL PERMIT NO. NO. 18 THEREBY UPHOLDING THE OF THE PROJECT AT 98 YACHT RESOLUTION NO. 90 -32 (1) Adopted RESOLUTION NO. (MAX) BUS PASSES (1505) 90 -32 OF THE CITY OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ESTABLISHING A PETTY CASH FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF MUNICIPAL AREA EXPRESS (MAX) BUS PASSES. (2) Approved the sale of Max passes at the Rancho Pains Verdes City Hall. (3) Allocated $300 to Petty Cash fund of Proposition "A" funds for their purchase. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY - Rejected the claim and directed CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE the City Clerk to notify the (303) claimant. SPECIFIC PLAN V - Authorized the Mayor and City SUBREGION 7 &8) - Clerk to execute a contract CONTRACT SERVICE (701) with the Keith Companies for an amount not to exceed $30,000. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY - Rejected the claim and directed ABDUL ABBASI (303) the City Clerk to notify the. claimant. VACATION OF STREET - SEA Referred to the Planning RAVEN DRIVE (1408) Commission for conformance to the General Plan. RESOLUTION NO. 90 -33 - Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 90 -33 AB939 TASK FORCE (1301) OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES CONCURRING WITH THE MEMBERSHIP OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT TASK FORCE. PV TRANSIT - EXTENDED Approved the extended evening HOURS (1505) hours on PV transit as a permanent feature of the service. AMICUS PARTICIPATION IN Approved joining in the SUPREME COURT BRIEFING OF League's friend of Court CITIZENS OF GOLETA VALLEY VS. Brief. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS (103) -2- MAY 15, 1990 COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUDIO Directed staff to further re- SYSTEM (307) view and investigate alternatives to the proposal presented and report back in June with final recommendations. AQUATICS PERSONNEL HOURLY Established the aquatics RATES (1202) personnel pay ranges as indicated on the staff report. (This will be an amendment to Resolution No. 89 -75). PV TRANSIT - REINSTATEMENT OF Approved reinstating the 24- A 24 -HOUR ADVANCE RESERVATION hour advance reservation (1505) service on PV Transit at a cost not to exceed $5,000 for FY 90 -91. REGIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENT (1206) RESOLUTION NO. 90 -34 REGISTER OF DEMANDS Adopted the agreement as presented for July 1, 1990 through ,Tune 30, 1995. Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 90 -34 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: McTAGGART, HINCHLIFFE, RYAN, BACHARACH AND MAYOR HUGHES ABSENT: NONE # PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. 90 -35 Director Benard presented the STREET VACATION - TRACT NO* staff memorandum of May 15th 33206 (1408 X 1411) and the recommendation for denial of the appeal of the Conditional Use Permit for security gates and approval of the request to initiate the vacation of the public streets within the tract, subject to conditions. Speaking in support of this request to vacate streets. were the following: Del Freeman, 8 Paseo De Pino; Lawrence Baker Jr., 10 Paseo De Pino; Florence McTaggart, 6916 Purpleridge Dr. These speakers requested that the Council allow private streets and allow a gate to control vehicular access to the neighborhood. They stressed the issue of crime and referred specifically to the letter from the Great American Security which listed the crimes that have occurred in that area since -3- MAY 15, 1990 December of 1984 when they were hired as security guards for the tract. (That letter is on file with the City Clerk's office). Among their other concerns was the adequacy of parking accommodations in light of the fact that the streets did not meet the street's standards. They also expressed their desire for some kind of a traffic control device to aid the security guard to control incoming traffic and requested that the Council carry through with their action of November 1982. These speakers stated their preference for a gate but, at the very minimum felt a horizontal arm would be necessary to control the flow of traffic. Speaking on behalf of the Trails Committee was Barbara Dye, who said that the Committee would like an easement along the western edge of the tract and suggested an alternative place would be at the bottom of the open space area along Crest Road. Speaking in opposition to the privatization of the streets was Robert McNulty, (speaking as a private citizen) 19 Mustang Rd., who suggested that perhaps the vandalism was the result of so many remaining vacant lots. Also speaking in opposition to this privatization was Marion Smith, 3477 Newridge, who said that she lives very close to the tract and was not generally in favor of closing streets, Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe to close the public hearing. The motion carried. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Mayor Hughes to deny the request. The motion failed on 3-2 vote with Councilmembers, Hinchliffe, Ryan and McTaggart voting in opposition. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart to adopt the proposed resolution declaring the Council.'s intention to vacate the street. RESOLUTION NO* 90-35 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE STREET RIGHTS OF WAY FOR TRACT 33206 was read by title and adopted on motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman McTaggart. The motion carried on a 4-1 vote with Councilwoman Bacharach voting in opposition. Council discussion then focused on several areas of concern why these streets were not built according to street standards* the fact that the streets were so narrow that they could not accommodate intra-traffic; the use of a gate versus a single arm control devise* if something less unobtrusive could be used in lieu of the gate- the fact that this area has a spectacular view and consequently is an attractive nuisance; and the issue of the increase in crime. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Mayor Hughes to deny the appeal. The motion carried on a 3-2 vote with Councilmembers Ryan and McTaggart voting in opposition. -4- MAY 15, 1990 Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Mayor Hughes to request the Public Works Dept. to determine what it would take to provide parking adjacent of Crest Road; that staff negotiate with the homes association the issue of the location of the Trails Easement; and, that staff investigate installing a stop sign at the entrance to this development whether or not the streets are private or public. The motion carried unanimously. ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR: RECYCLING GRANTS (1301) Director Wentz May 15th staff the recommendation to award $1500 to the Upp Road Property Owner's Association and reject applications as submitted by the Pt. Vicente Strathmore Townhomes Association. presented the memorandum and er Rockinghorse the grant P.T.A. and the Representing the upper Rockinghorse Rd. property owners was Dory Nance, 51 Rockinghorse Rd., who inquired why her homeowners group was getting $1500 instead of a $3,000 award. She explained the beautification project planned for the area and the fact that this money was going to be used to both beautify and slurry coat a section of their road. Council explained that this was the second grant for that homeowners group in the current fiscal year and that the funds should be used for the beautification of the entry way. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan to approve the staff recommendation. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: McTAGGART, HINCHLIFFE, RYAN, BACHARACH AND MAYOR HUGHES LEFT TURN PROHIBITIONS Public Works Director Wentz ON HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD presented the staff memorandum (1502) of May 15th and recommendation to deny the request to prohibit left turns from Hawthorne Boulevard to Shorewood and Woodbrook Roads. Expressing concern about the impact this would cause at the intersection of Silver Spur and Hawthorne was the Mayor Pro Tem of Rolling Hills Estates Hugh Muller. He expressed concern for the cost that this would have on the signalization of that intersection. Traffic Consultant for the City of Rolling Hills Estates Terry Rodriguez agreed with the traffic assessment prepared by staff and said that the major problem would be the stacking distance for the left -5- MAY 15, 1990 turn lane which could be as much as 11,000 feet during the peak hours* because of the entrance into Peninsula Center 01 there was no room to extend the left turn pocket. He said the only way to accommodate additional left turning space would be to remove the median and modify the traffic signal and perhaps widen the east side of Hawthorne Boulevard* The Council suggested that the City of Rolling Hills Estates lengthen the timing of the signal for traffic going down Hawthorne Boulevard in the'peak hours. It was the consensus that the Public Works Director should work with Rolling Hills Estates Traffic Department to explore this possibility. Speaking in support of left turn prohibition was Robert Gibson, 26727 Basswood, who told the Council that the citizens of upper Basswood were requesting that these left turn signs be installed. He briefed the Council on the history of this request back on March 1, 1989. Also speaking in support of these left turn signs was Eleanor Curry, 26732 Basswood, who told the Council that the real issue was that residential streets were being used to relieve the traffic from Hawthorne Boulevard and from the Peninsula Center, Council inquired if the Traffic Committee had discussed the possibility of changing the timing on the signal at Silver Spur and Hawthorne* how difficult it would be to give priority to north bound traffic on Hawthorne Boulevard during the morning peak hours; if the control at that intersection was modern enough to accommodate this kind of signalization; and, the cost for a- control. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach to install left turn prohibition signs effective September 1, 1990 only if the timing of the traffic signal at the intersection of Silver Spur and Hawthorne cannot be solved. Additional discussion ensued over whether accommodation could be reached prior to that date; the practicality of giving priority to northbound traffic; and, if the modification of timing on the signal would remove the objection of the City of Rolling Hills Estates to the left turn prohibitions. City Attorney Calonne alluded to CEQA requirements and the possibility that an Environmental Impact Report may be necessary. Councilwoman Bacharach withdrew the second and presented a sutstitute motion that the staff work with the City of Rolling Hills Estates regarding this signalization issue; Jr prepare the necessary E.I.R. prior to September 1, 1990. Motion carried, -6- MAY 15 y 1990 RECESS AND RECONVENE: At 9:32 P.M. the Mayor declared a recess. At 9-046 P.M. the meeting reconvened. AUDIENCE QUESTIONS: Responding to the Mayor's call for audience questions was Warren Sweetnam, 7 Top Rail Lane, who suggested that in an effort to conserve water the City consider using gray water for irrigation.. A brief Council discussion ensued and it was debated whether the County Health Dept. would allow such usage of grey water. It was the consensus that the staff write a letter to the County Health Dept. and inquire about these restrictions and why they exist. Winifred Brtis, 4101 Lorraine Rd., explained to the Council the conditions that exist at a new home being built at 4100 Lorraine Road* neighbors are concerned because the lot has been filled and consequently the home will now be at street level and consequently will block views. Director Benard gave a brief report on this matter: an application was received for a single family house on a down sloping lot, the amount of material involved was less than a 1,000 cubic yards, and there was some cut material removed from the site. This house is being constructed under the old rules of the height variation standards, the street elevation is approximately 100 and the house and the garage will be built at essentially the street level. Council inquired if illegal dumping had taken place on this lot and as a consequence the house was now being built at a higher elevation. The consensus was that staff should perform a complete evaluation of this property and make that information available to the neighbors and to the City Council in the weekly status report. John Beringer, 3412 Seaglen, representing the Rancho Palos Verdes Council of Homeowners Associations alluded to his request that Planning Commission meetings be televised and inquired the status of that request. Council responded that this item was under consideration during the budget process. PROPOSITION "M" IMPLEMENTATION View Restoration Committee (1801) members Warren Sweetnam and committee chairman Larry Clark summarized the draft guidelines and procedures approved by that Committee on May 3, 1990, and as contained in the -7- MAY 15, 1990 guidelines and draft procedures dated May 15, 1990. Staff recommended providing direction regarding the remaining issues of concern and direction to prepare the appropriate resolution to adopt view restoration and height variation guidelines at the June 6, 1990 meeting, Ed Kennedy, 2713 Vista Mesa Drive, representing the El Prado Homeowners Association, told the Council that the association was very pleased with the Committee's guidelines. Discussion ensued between the Council and the Committee members and concern focused on the source of information in determining when foliage originated and if objective witnesses should prepare written testimony; the adequacy of written statements by neighbors* if the committee considered a settlement opportunity between the staff visit and the committee hearing on the matter; the pros and cons of the committee members-visiting the site,; whether the property owner would be responsible for taking pictures of the trimmed foliage to record its height; the necessity of the applicant keeping that on record* the view restoration permit process* if the summary of decision should be sent to the committee chairman and the City Attorney or to the committee at large; if the application fee would be adequate to cover the cost of City Attorney time spent on these applications* and, clarification of the process whereby the applications would go from the public hearing process to the decision making process. More discussion followed regarding the varying decisions the committee will be required to address and how each of these issues will require a different resolution. The next items discussed were whether, in addition to a committee recommendation, there should be a staff recommendation; if there was a definition of a principal viewing area; and whether there was a limitation on the number of views that could be taken from a property. Concern was expressed if the fee structure addressed this multiple view possibility, Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe to adopt the committee's recommendation for viewing area and also to require a staff recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. The next issue to be discussed was Early Neighbor Consultation and whether it could be handled the same way that notification for two-story height variations are processed* the method of notifying the neighbors and what would be a reasonable expectation of early neighbor -8- MAY 15, 1990 notification. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Mayor Hughes to approve the early neighbor consultation as proposed in the staff report with the addition that the notice could be mailed by City staff, however, if there is another way to treat this mailing, staff should try it to see how it works. Motion carried unanimously. Neighborhood compatibility was the next issue of consideration and in particular who would determine the neighborhood character; who would have the burden of proof on what would be considered compatible; and, if it should be presumed that a house of so many square feet would be de facto compatibility. It was the consensus that the final version of these guidelines would come back to the Council for adoption in the form of two resolutions. ORDINANCE NO* 257 - Director of Recreation and PUBLIC ART PROGRAM (1201) Parks Mary Thomas presented the staff memorandum of May 15th and the recommendation to waive further reading and introduce the Public Art Ordinance and to review the Public Art Guidelines contained in the draft resolution. Council inquired-about the adequacy of the threshold of one million dollars for construction projects that this public arts program would apply to; the cost that this program would add to each home; and,; the prohibition on the use of reproduction of original art works, Vincent Beggs, representing the Palos Verdes Arts Center, spoke in support of the adoption of this ordinance. Council then resumed discussion of the proposed ordinance and, in particular, clarification of its prohibition on the use of reproduction of original art works. The consensus was to amend the ordinance allow reproductions when-approved. ORDINANCE NO* 257 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 15*30 TO ESTABLISH A PUBLIC ART PROGRAM was presented by title and introduced on motion by Councilwoman Bacharach seconded by Councilman Ryan with the revision to the use of reproductions. The motion carried on a 4-1 vote with Councilman McTaggart voting in opposition. TRANSPORTATION NEEDS - Director Wentz presented ASSESSMENT STUDY (1505) the staff memorandum of May 4 - 15th and the recommendation that the Council authorize a,city-wide transportation assessment survey and allocation of a total of $19,000 of Prop. "A" funds. -9- MAY 15, 1990 Representing Community Transportation Services (CTS) was Laurie Hunter, who explained that this would be a program to determine the transportation needs of City residents. She also said that this assessment will help the City adher to the mandates of the Air Quality Management District to reduce the number of vehicles arriving at the work site. Councilman Hinchliffe moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach to adopt the staff recommendation. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES. McTAGGART, HINCHLIFFEY RYAN, BACHARACH AND MAYOR HUGHES DOG LICENSE FEES The City Manager presented FY 1990-91 (104) the May 15th staff memorandum and the recommendation (1) That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the amended agreement with the Humane Society for services during FY 1990-91 in the amount of $93,206; and, (2) That the City Council increase the-dog license fees to $12 and $24 and increase the late charges to $10 and the impound rates to $10, $15 and $20 and the boarding rate to $4. A brief discussion ensued on the amount of subsidy that the City would be paying. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and carried to increase the subsidy to 10%. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart and carried to approve this matter for a public hearing. WALLACE RADIO RANCH PARK Director Thomas presented the (1201) staff memorandum of May 15th and the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Committee that the Wallace Radio ranch Park be added to the Parks Master Plan (Revised October 19, 1989) as an "immediate" priority; and that 1) staff be directed to work with the Foundation to develop language for an agreement which would specify the responsibilities of the City and the Foundation in a joint funding, construction and operation format, and 2) staff be directed to expedite the trade of the existing Armaga Springs Park site for-the Mohr property and the southeastern lot of the Wallace Tract. Council discussion focused on whether Quimby Funds could be used for this park in light of the fact there would be commercial use of the project* if the Mohr property would be a good location for the antenna,- the fact that if the lot is sold, the City is back with the original 3 lots* if the lots are not swapped, the difficulty in public acceptance of -10- MAY 15, 1990 an antenna on that location; and, if the priority should be for staff to work on the land swap before anything else. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe that the Wallace Radio Ranch be added to the Parks Master Plan as an immediate priority with the understanding that the staff be directed to expedite the trade of the property and come back to the City Council with the results of their efforts. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 258 - City Attorney Calonne presented PARTY ORDINANCE (1206) the proposed ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 258 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 9.24 To ESTABLISH A REIMBURSEMENT MECHANISM FOR EXTRAORDINARY LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPENSES CAUSED BY UNRULY PARTIES AND GATHERINGS was presented by title and introduced on motion of Councilwoman Bacharach, seconded by Councilman Ryan and carried. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS; MAX UPDATE (1505) Councilwoman Bacharach presented a chart showing the daily ridership of the new MAX line. The suggestion was made that perhaps the use of jitneys could be used for people who worked off the current route. SHORELINE PARK Councilman Ryan requested the (1201) status of the Recreation and Parks Committee deliberation of the acquisition of this park. After discussion of the issue, Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart to ask the County of Los Angeles for that land; and state that the City would like to have it either free or under the same conditions that the City acquired the rifle range. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: McTAGGART, RYAN, BACHARACH AND MAYOR HUGHES NOES: HINCHLIFFE It was the consensus that a letter would be sent to Supervisor Dean Dana under the Mayor's signature. -11- MAY 15, 1990 ADJOURNMENT, At 1:35 P.M. the meeting adjourned on motion of Councilman McTaggart. Said meeting adjourned to Monday, May 21, 1990. at 6:30 P . M. to interview City Counc i l candidates. ,r d �AMXYOR` ATTEST: 515902 -12- MAY 15, 1990