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CC MINS 19891017M I N U..T E S RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR : MEETING OCTOBER 17, 1989 CLOSED SESSION At -6.:30 P.M. the meeting was called to order by Mayor Bacharach at Hesse .Park Community. Center, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard and immediately recessed to a closed session. The City Attorney announced that said session was being held pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9a to discuss threatened liigation. At 7:30 P.M. the meeting reconvened with no action taken. The City Attorney announced that }&•closed session was held pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (b) to confer with or receive advice from legal, counsel regarding-pending litigation as defined in said section. The regular business meetinT:was.called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Bacharach. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was then recited. RESIGNATION OF The City Clerk presented a COUNCILMAN RYAN (306 . letter from Councilman Ryan as follows: "This is to inform you that,I am resigning as a member of the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council effective , 7 : 3 0 P.M. October 17, 1989 Robert E. Ryan." A brief discussion ensued about whether Councilman Ryan should be marked as absent for this meeting. ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED AS FOLLOWS PRESENT: McTAGGART, HUGHES, HINCHLIFFE, AND MAYOR BACHARACH Also present were City Manager Dennis McDuffie, Environmental Services Director Robert Benard, City Attorney Ariel Calonne, Public Works Director George Wentz, Finance Director Kevin Smith and City Clerk Jo Purcell. CEREMONIAL MATTER Mayor Bacharach presented a proclamation to Finance Director Kevin Smith, for his tenure of office with the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. WAIVER OF FULL READINGS ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS waive reading in full of all Councilman Hughes moved, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe, and carried to 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 by Councilman Hughes, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe and carried. CONSENT CALENDAR Computer Purchases by City Employees and Recycling Awards were removed to be discussed at the end of the meeting. The Consent Calendar was approved as follows on motion of Councilman Hinchliffe, seconded by Councilman Hughes. MINUTES PURCHASE OF COMPUTERS - FALSE ALARMS - DISASTER PREPAREDNESS (302 X 401) Approved the minutes of August 29 and September 19, 1989. Approved the purchase of two hard drive IBM PS /2 Model 30 computers not to exceed $5,400. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS (1) Adopted the Fiscal Year ENTERPRISES GOALS FY 89 -90 1989 -90 goal of 12% Dis- (601) advantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation on Federally funded projects. (2) Directed the City Clerk to advertise these goals for comment and post them at City Hall for a period of 30 days. RESOL. 89 -98 REGISTER OF DEMANDS Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 89 -98 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, HUGHES, HINCHLIFFE AND MAYOR BACHARACH NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: HUGHES (MINUTES OF AUG. 29, 1989) PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCE NO. 247 - The Mayor declared the hearing SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 7 (1201) open and the City Clerk reported that notice had been duly published with no written protests received by the City. -2- Oct 17, 1989 The City Manager presented the staff recommendation to introduce an ordinance approving specific Plan No. .7 and a Final Negative Declaration for the designation of a passive park at 1700 Westmont Avenue. There being no response to the Mayor's call for public testimony she declared. t the. hearing. closed. ORDINANCE NO. 247 APPROVING_ SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 7 AND A FINAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE DESIGNATION OF A PASSIVE PARK AT 1700 WESTMONT AVENUE was presented by Title and Introduced on motion of Councilman Hinchliffe, seconded by Councilman McTaggart and carried. RESOLUTION NO. 89 -99 - The Mayor declared the hearing EIR NO. 590 (PARKS MASTER open and the City Clerk PLAN) (701 X 1201) reported that no written protests had been received by the City. Staff recommendations presented were as follows: (1) Approve issuance of a draft Negative Declaration and proposed mitigation measures. (2) Adopt the parks Master Plan. David Roche, 1884 Peninsula Verde Dr., inquired about the process used in arriving;at the of Eastview and cited his objection to that name. He stated that the name, identified with San Pedro rather than with the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. Responding to Council's inquiry, staff summarized the notification process that was followed in informing all interested parties of how they could suggest names for the park. There being no further response to the Mayor's call for public testimony she declared the hearing closed. A brief Council discussion, followed and concern was expressed whether the name did indeed integrate the park into the City; it was pointed out, however, that other City parks are also identified by neighborhood name. RESOLUTION NO. 89 -99 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO., 590 AND ADOPTING THE PARKS MASTER PLAN was presented by Title and Adopted on motion of Councilman Hinchliffe, seconded by Mayor Bacharach. HEIGHT VARIATION NO. 589 - APPEAL LOCATION - 2315 SUNNYSIDE RIDGE RD. (1804) -3- The City Manager presented the staff recommendation to adopt a resolution denying the appeal thereby approving the project with conditions. Oct. 17, 1989 Responding to Council's inquiry Associate Planner Laurie Brigham, explained the topography of the property and how-it precluded adding on at the first story level. Representing the appellants was their attorney Robert Lewis, 3435 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, who told the Council that the appellants (Mr. & Mrs. Culp) felt that their bedroom was their principal living area and, with the use of photographs, explained how this proposed second story would diminish the quality of-their view --from this principal viewing area. To accommodate a first story addition his clients would be willing to grant an easement across their driveway to allow turn around space. Andy Kotowski, 2315 Sunnyside Ridge Rd., said he agreed with the Planning Commission determination that there was no impact on the Culp's view. He explained that they considered other design alternatives and objected to the recommendation that the pitch of the roof be dropped. Mrs. Kotowski, described what she thought was the primary living space in the Culp residence and requested that the Council uphold the Planning Commission's decision to allow their addition. John Absmeir, architect for the Kotowski project, 85- Rockinghorse Rd., described the level of the Kotowski home, pointing out that it was below the Culp residence and consequently, it would not impact their view. He explained why the pitch of the roof could not be changed. Roy Fulwider, 28219 Hazelridge Rd., suggested that the roof be "hipped ". After a brief Council discussion about whether this project would incur view impairment, Councilman Hughes moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart and carried to deny the appeal. After a brief discussion of the wording in the proposed resolution it was the consensus to declare a recess and act on the proposed resolution after the break. RECESS AND RECONVENE At 9:00 P.M. the Mayor declared a recess. At 9:16 P.M. the meeting reconvened. After discussion of the proposed amendments to the resolution, RESOLUTION NO. 89 -100 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DENYING THE APPEAL OF HEIGHT VARIATION NO. 589 THEREBY APPROVING THE PROJECT AT 2315 SUNNYSIDE RIDGE ROAD was presented by Title and Adopted as amended on motion of Councilman Hughes, seconded by Councilman McTaggart and carried. -4- Oct. 17, 1989 AUDIENCE QUESTIONS: Responding to the Mayor's call for audience questions were the following: Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine, presented a prepared statement regarding her access to certain City records. (This statement is on file with the City Clerk's office.) Roy Fulwi.der, 28219 Hazelridge Rd., requested the use of recycling funds to employ a person to enforce the pooper scooper law. He said that he would be willing to match up to $100 to cover the cost of personnel for this job. Joel King, 6916 Mayrcroft, described the circumstances under which a process server entered his property over the past weekend. Richard Bara, 1 Peppertree, reported that he was a member of the Peninsula Land Conservancy and also was now an active member of the Peninsula Preservation. He inquired about the process for imposing RS -A2 or RS -A2.5 zoning in coastal region in 7 and 8. He inquired if consideration of this suggestion would go to the Planning Commission or the City Council. Staff responded with a summary of the activities that have now reached the stage where there is currently a specific plan being studied to investigate the various land use alternatives of the region: an EIR is being developed and when completed there will be a public hearing before the Planning Commission; their recommendation will then go to the City Council. All of the property owners in the region have been invited to participate in the process and the proposal by Mr. Bara could be examined when the Planning Commission holds it public hearing. COMMERCIAL REFUSE FRANCHISE (1301) comment regarding The City Manager presented the staff recommendation to receive public input and City Council commercial franchise services. After Council discussion of the monthly rate to be charged for the various size of containers, the guidelines for use of recycling funds from commercial pick -up, whether multi- dwelling units should be added to the commercial category, it was the consensus that the staff report on this item should be amplified, that staff should investigate the new rates, contact the condominium homeowner associations to determine their current fees, and that more publicity be given to the November 8th meeting to encourage public attendance and comments. Staff was also requested to invite a member from Western Waste to attend that meeting. -5- Oct. 17, 1989 SANTA MONICA BAY RESTORATION Mayor Bacharach moved, seconded PROJECT by Councilman McTaggart to donate $2,500 from the contingency fund for this project. This amount would be reconsidered upon review of participation of cities who benefit directly from the project. Staff was requested to send a letter to the other cities explaining the city's contribution. The motion carried. on the following roll call vote. AYES: McTAGGART, HUGHES, HINCHLIFFE, MAYOR BACHARACH CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: With the exception of the item regarding weekend slurry seal policy, items added. by Councilman Ryan (Portuguese Bend Building restrictions and Fiscal Projections) were not discussed. SLURRY SEALING OVER Councilman McTaggart reported WEEKENDS (1502) on the concern expressed about . the closure of Forrestal due to a slurry sealing program that was scheduled several weeks ago. A brief discussion followed regarding the amount of disruption resulting from a weekend closure versus closure during the week days. It was the consensus that Council be notified in the event of such week -end closures. ZUCKERMAN MAILING Councilman Hinchliffe expressed his objection to the mailer by the Rancho Palos Verdes Residential and Open Space Committee and questioned the implication of a City Council candidate as a signatory. Roy Fulwider, 28219 Hazelridge Rd., expressed his opposition to the mailer also. Councilman Hinchliffe moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes to direct staff to check with the Fair Political Practices Commission regarding the signatory issue. Motion carried with Mayor Bacharach abstaining. BUS BENCHES (1505) Councilman McTaggart addressed the City Council as a resident and expressed his disappointment with the tile roofs on the City's bus shelters and requested that he be supplied with a copy of the rendering approved by the Council. Staff explained that there was no specific renderin g that showed a specific roof, however, a prototype was built and that was used as an example for future shelters. -6- Oct. 17, 1989 COUNCIL SUB - COMMITTEES In light of Councilman Ryan's (106) resignation, staff was requested to place a list of the Council Committees and Sub - Committees on the next City Council agenda. A brief discussion ensued regarding whether it was appropriate for the Council to accept Mr. Ryan's resignation. It was the consensus that the City Attorney will follow up on this item. CITY MANAGER REPORTS: SIX YEAR BUDGET PROJECTIONS The Finance Director presented (602) his October 17, 1989 memorandum which contained a report on the City's Financial condition, a summary of the investments of City's Funds and projections on revenue and expenditures over the next six years. STATUS OF COUNCIL DIRECTIVES the upcoming months. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR: Council requested that staff list all of the work -shops that are being scheduled for COMPUTER PURCHASES BY CITY Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine EMPLOYEES (1202) Rd., inquired what employees would be purchasing these personal computers and inquired why the City was establishing such a policy. Council responded that this was a standard practice, and that this was an opportunity for City employees to buy computers at the price offered to the City. Councilman Hughes moved, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe and carried to adopt the staff recommendations to authorize the City to purchase personal computers for employees with the employee repaying the City over a period of twelve months including interest at 9 %. If the employee has available vacation time in excess of 80 hours he /she may cash those hours to offset part or all of the cost of the computer. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: McTAGGART, HUGHES, HINCHLIFFE AND MAYOR BACHARACH RECYCLING GRANT AWARDS Councilman McTaggart addressed (1301) the Council as a representative of the Palos Verdes Village Homeowners Association in requesting this recycling grant of -7- Oct. 17, 1989 $600 to repair the sign on the entryway to the Palos Verdes Village area. He described the delay that would result if it was necessary to get three bids and,the work to be done for the replacement lettering. It was the consensus that Mr. McTaggart would get a group of people representing the homeowners association to submit this request. The City Clerk presented a written statement prepared by Mr. W. E. Snyder, stating his objection to the use of the recycling funds for the crossing guards and as a replenishment fund. Councilman Hinchliffe rnoved,.seconded by Mayor Bacharach to adopt the staff recommendation to award the grant amounts as presented to the Council. The motion carried with Councilman McTaggart abstaining on the request submitted by the Palos Verdes Village Homeowners Association. ADJOURNMENT: 101789 At .11.:25 P.M. the meeting adjourned on motion of Councilman Hughes. Oct. 17, 1989