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CC MINS 19900821M I N U T E S RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 21, 1990 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Melvin W. Hughes at Hesse Park Community Center, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard and immediately recessed to a closed session. The regular meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. The City Attorney announced that the City Council had held a closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and discussed Tumanjan & Tumanjan, the Seacove Undergrounding case, Segreto V. The City of Rancho Palos Verdes and pending litigation. 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 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* 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 After removal of the Peninsula Police Region Radar Units, Area G Budget, Proposed League of California Cities Resolutionsr Los Angeles Congestion Management Program, the resolution for vacation of streets at the S&S Tract, the resolution ordering the vacation street in the S&S Tract, and the Bus Stop Improvement Program, the amended Consent Calendar was approved as follows: MINUTES Approved the minutes of August 7, 1990. ORDINANCE NO. 261 - Adopted ORDINANCE No. 261 PURCHASING SYSTEM (602) OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AMENDING CHAPTER 2.44 OF TITLE 2 OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE TO MODIFY THE CITY PURCHASING SYSTEM. NON- EMERGENCY HELICOPTER Approved the City going on SERVICE (1206) record as not wishing to participate in the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department's Non - Emergency Helicopter Service Program. RESOLUTION NO. 90 -64 Adopted RESOLUTION No. 90 -64 BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS (602) OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 90 -53, THE BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1990 -91. POTENTIAL RELOCATION OF THE Authorized the Mayor to sign LOS ANGELES AIR FORCE BASE and transmit the proposed (310) letters to the cities of E1 Segundo and Hawthorne. PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT VANS (1) Authorized the purchase of FOR P.V. TRANSIT (1505) two Wide -One vans for the replacement of two of the oldest vans in the P.V. Transit fleet for a total of $98,120.78. (2) Directed the Finance Director to prepare payment of $49,060 payable to Wide -One Corporation as a 50% down payment. (This would enable the City to be eligible for a $1,000 rebate on each vehicle if the down payment is submitted to Wide -one Corporation before September 1, 1990.) {3} Authorized staff to prepare payment for the balance upon delivery of the two replacement vans. FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 45677 A & H DEVELOPMENT (1411) the dedications and easements purposes; authorized the City authorized the Mayor and City map. LEGISLATION: AB145 (COSTA) PARK BOND MEASURE (306) INVESTMENT POLICY (602) Palos Verdes for Fiscal Year Approved the final tract map and subdivision agreement for Tract No. 45677 and accepted for roadway, utility and trail Clerk to sign the final map and clerk to sign the subdivision Joined the League of California Cities in providing written support for AB145 (Costa). Adopted the proposed investment policy for the City of Rancho 1990 -91. -2- AUGUST 21, 1990 RESOLUTION NO. 90-65 Adopted Resolution No. 90-65 REGISTER OF DEMANDS 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 # # # TRACT Na. 33206 CoUsPe Council discussed at length the NO. 31 (1408 X 1411) various elements of this proposed resolution and requested clarification of the language indicating whether it was the developer's responsibility or the homeowners responsibility to install and maintain certain features of the trails and signage. Of particular concern was the location and number of parking spaces* Representing the Rancho Palos Verdes Estates Homeowners Association was its chairman Del Freeman, 8 Paseo Del Pino, who told the Council that the parking situation is not good there under any circumstances and that while cars can park near the proposed guard house it made it very inconvenient for people making ingress and egress from the tract. Lawrence Baker Jr., 10 Paseo del Pino, also described the area proposed for the public parking and the fact that the street widens in that area. Councilman Hinchliffe moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes to remand this resolution back to the staff for re-drafting and resubmittal to the Council. Staff was directed to notify the people on Crest Road who testified at the August meeting about this proposed re-drafting. The motion carried on a 4-1- vote with Councilman Ryan voting in opposition. TRACT Nth. 33206 STREET Staff was requested to also VACATION (1408 x 1411) clarify the terms of this resolution. Councilwoman Bacharach's motion, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe to request that if the streets are returned to the control of the City that they be brought up to meet standards. After a brief discussion of the fact that the Council had the right to require that the streets be brought up to standard in that event anyway, that motion failed on a 3-2 vote, with Councilmembers Ryan, McTaggart and Mayor Hughes voting in opposition* -3- AUGUST 21, 1990 SALARY SURVEY (1202) City Manager Bussey presented the August 31st staff memorandum and the recommendation that after review and discussion, that City Council approve a list of cities to be surveyed for the 1990 salary survey. Representing Personnel Associates was Ruth Alatorre, who gave a brief overview of the cities selected and the rationale in choosing those cities. Councilman Hinchliffe moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan to adopt the staff recommendation. The motion carried. RECYCLING AB939, (1301) the City Council approve the agreement with Sanitation Di final agreement and approval joint effort. The City Manager presented-. the August 21st memorandum and the recommendation that concept of entering into a joint strict Group No. 4, subject to of all issues surrounding this Mayor Hughes moved, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe to adopt the staff recommendation. The motion carried unanimously, RECESS AND RECONVENE At 99#10 P.M. the Mayor declared a recess. At 99#20 P.M. the meeting reconvened. AUDIENCE QUESTIONS* Responding to the Mayor's call for audience questions for items not on the agenda was Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine, who summarized the maker and seconder of motions made at City Council meetings 'from May 5, 1990. RADAR UNITS - REPLACEMENT The City Manager presented the (1206 X 15021 staff memorandum of August 21 and the recommendation that the Council approve the purchase oftwo radar units in an amount not to exceed $1,600, which would come from the Sheriff's Supplemental fund. Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine, inquired whether the City's traffic study had been updated so these radar units could be used. Ms,* Larue was informed that the street study is indeed up to date and that it is the courts that are requesting these radar units be purchased. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe to adopt the staff recommendation. The motion -4- AUGUST 21, 1990 carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: McTAGGART, HINCHLIFFE, RYAN, BACHARACH AND MAYOR HUGHES EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FUND- The City Manager presented FISCAL YEAR 90 -91 BUDGET the August 21st staff (1401) memorandum and the recommendation that the Council approve the Area G FY 90 -91 budget and transfer $1,563.38 from the Emergency Preparedness Contingency Fund to the Emergency Program Fund. Council discussed the suggestion that the City's contribution be made contingent upon the area G office having a full time staff as outlined in the report. Councilwoman Bacharach so moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and carried. Staff gave a brief update on the in -house activities for emergency preparedness and the fact that a timeline has been drawn up and every effort will be made to stay as close as possible to that timeline. Council then briefly discussed whether emergency power existed at Hesse Park and the suggestion was made that staff investigate the possibility of acquiring some used power generators that may be available from Government agencies. The motion carried on a roll call vote: AYES: McTAGGART, HINCHLIFFE, RYAN, BACHARACH AND MAYOR HUGHES LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA ,.CITIES - ANNUAL CONFERENCE RESOLUTIONS ( 306 ) League of California Cities-- resolutions as proposed by th in Exhibit "A". The City Manager presented the staff memorandum of August 21st and the recommendation to support the L.A. County Division e Resolutions Committee outlined Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine, requested that the Council not support these resolutions in their totality and in particular Resolution No. 6 dealing with a tax on pet food and products. Council briefly discussed the fact that the revenue on animal control is decreasing and whether this resolution should be changed to allow for return of the revenue to the cities based upon licenses issued. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan to modify resolution no. 6 for return of the. revenue to the source. The motion carried with Councilman Hinchliffe voting in opposition. -5- AUGUST 21, 1990 With regard to Resolution No. 1 - Air Attainment Goal which would support legislation to prohibit mergers of utilities if the mergers will increase air pollution in any area, the suggestion was made that this resolution be modified by addition of a clause requiring that consideration be _given to the economic impact.on the consumer. Councilman-Hinchl -iffe moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach toad-opt all of the remaining resolutions, 1 through 10, with the modification to Resolution No. 1. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe to reconsider the previous motion adopting Resolution No. 6. The motion carried on a 3 -2 vote with Councilmembers Bacharach and Hughes. voting in opposition. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe to oppose Resolution No. 6, the tax on pet food and pet products. The motion carried on a 3 -2 vote with Councilmembers.Bacharach and Hughes voting in opposition. RESOLUTION NO. 90 -66 LACTC - The City Manager presented the CONGESTION MANAGEMENT staff memorandum of August 21st PROGRAM (1505) and the recommendation to adopt the proposed resolution. Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine, expressed her opposition to any development that would impact the traffic situation and inquired whether such impacts would now be discussed by this new agency. She also questioned whether a conflict existed since Councilwoman Bacharach sits on the LACTC. Council explained the formation of ths.new agency and the fact that it was required by State legislation,_ RESOLUTION NO. 90 -66 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO) PALOS VERDES ACKNOWLEDGING THE DESIGNATION OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AS THE LOS ANGELES CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) AGENCY FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY was read by title and adopted on motion of Councilman Hinchliffe, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach and carried. OFF ROAD ENFORCEMENT The City Manager presented PROGRAM (1206) the staff memorandum of August 21st and the recommendation that the Council approve the purchase of safety equipment for the L.A. County Sheriff's Department Off Road Enforcement Program in the amount not to exceed $2,800 which funds would come from the Recycling fund. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe that these funds should come from the Sheriff's Supplemental Fund. -6- AUGUST 21, 1990 Discussion ensued regarding the wisdom on having motorcycles on trails; and, the difficulty for the Sheriff's Dept. in _, pursuing illegal vehicles on the trails espec ially in sloping terrain* Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine, stated that her home is adjacent to the Fillorium and Hon properties and that trespassing on these properties happen infrequently. She questioned the ability of the Sheriff's motorcycles in navigating this terrain and asked whether they would be outfitted with spark arrestors* Ms* Larue presented to the Council the August 16th issue of P.V. News and drew their attention to the editorial regarding the use of these vehicles on trails. A brief Council discussion then ensued taken by the City to interdict illegal area and, with-regard to this funding, out of the recycling fund. The motion funding program from the Sheriff's Sup-, on the following roll call vote: about the efforts vehicles in this whether it should come to approve this elemental Fund carried 0 AYES. McTAGGARTY HINCHLIFFE, RYAN, BACHARACH AND MAYOR HUGHES BUS STOP IMPROVEMENT The Director of Public Works PROGRAM (1505) presented the August 21st memorandum and the recommendation that the City Council award the construction of three bus stop shelters-to Mont Com, Corp., for $23,700. A brief discussion took place regarding the location of these benches and whether they would be located on slopes* Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe to approve the ,staff recommendation. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: McTAGGARTy HINCHLIFFEy RYAN, BACHARACH AND MAYOR HUGHES CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: ALCOHOL TAX INITIATIVE' Referencing the literature on this initiative, Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart to support the Nickel-a-drink-measure that would be on-the November ballot. The motion carried unanimously* Council then suggested that an article regarding this legislation be placed in the City's Newsletter, that a press release be issued and that staff contact the campaign committee to inform them of the City's support* -7- AUGUST 21, 1990 GRADING LIMITATIONS . Councilman Ryan inquired how the City could be better prepared to handle such projects as the A&H project (Watt Development) in the future and if it was the desire of Cou I ncil to change the present limitations on grading. Council and staff then discussed whether these controls could be implemented ' through the Conditional Use Permit Process; the fact the City's Development Code presently list grading as guidelines but that there are no specific standards and the fact that those guidelines will be expressed as standards when the Development'Code has been reviewed; and, the education received by staff in handling some of the major projects within the past year. GRAFFITI Councilman Ryan inquired whether the City has a graffiti removal policy and how that policy is implemented. Staff reported that whenever graffiti is noticed that if it is on private property,the property owner is notified immediately and the graffiti is removed either by the property owner or in cooperation with the City. GRADING ON ABBOTTSWOOD Councilman Ryan - reported that because of the grading and the equipment at this location over the past three months the sidewalk in the area has been completely broken-up. He inquired how this happened in light of the fact that building inspectors had been at the site. Staff reported that the inspector had been at the site for grading inspection and utility installation but that the illegal work had occurred after those visits. Council requested that the applicant at this site be required to replace the back slope that had been removed and to repair the sidewalk and the drainage swalee At this point a brief discussion ensued regarding the Council policy for description of items placed on the City Council agenda by councilmemberso TEMPORARY FRAMES Referring to the temporary frames required by Proposition "M" on second story additions, Councilman Ryan suggested that a determination be made whether a waiver should be necessary for these temporary frames in light of the fact that there are no specifications for them and considering the potential danger in these temporary structures. He suggested that the frame issue be fine-tuned and that Proposition "M" may have to be changed to reflect that* -8- AUGUST 21, 1990 Council suggested that staff contact the City of Torrance to see what guidelines they have for the construction of these temporary frames* EASTVIEW SCHOOL ISSUE Councilman Ryan inquired about the status of the Eastview School issue. A brief discussion followed about the efforts of the residents in that area who are now circulating a petition which will be presented to the Los Angeles Unified School District. Said petition is requesting open enrollment in the L*A*U*SoD* GOLDEN COVE READER BOARDS Councilman Ryan inquired about the lifting of the restriction that the reader board at Golden Cove be used only for City messages. The City Manager reported that there is no legal requirement for this restriction and that the City will be sending a letter to the merchants so informing theme APPROVAL OF ABSENCE FROM In light of the fact that CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS Councilman McTaggart will be absent for the 2nd meeting in September and possibly both meetings in the month of October, Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Mayor Hughes to approve his absence from the 2nd meeting in September and from both City Council meetings in October. The motion carried* CITY MANAGER REPORTS: STATUS OF DIRECTIVES Council requested that reconsideration be given to the prioritization of the encroachment study; and, that staff present an updated report on the status of the Hawthorne Utility Undergrounding Cutoverse ADJOURNMENT* Councilwoman Bacharach, carried. CrTY,,CLERK At 10*050 P.M. the meeting adjourned on motion of seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe and Wm AUGUST 21, 1990 M oR AUGUST 21, 1990