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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 6j 19 89
The regular business meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M.
by Mayor Bacharach at Hesse Park Community Center, 29301
Hawthorne Boulevard. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag, roll. call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: McTAGGART, HINCHLIFFE, HUGHES, MAYOR BACHARACH
ABSENT: RYAN
Also present were City Manager Dennis McDuffie, City Attorney
Ariel Calonne, Director Environmental Services Robert Benard,
Public Works Director George Wentz, Finance Director Kevin
Smith.
WAIVER OF FULL READINGS Councilman McTaggart moved,
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS seconded by Councilman
Hinchliffe, and carried,
to waive reading in full of
all ordinances and resolu-
tions 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 ordinances and-resolutions.
APPROVAL OF AGE]
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City Council reports:
PARKING AT TERRACES ( Bacharach )
RECYCLABLE PAPER ( Bacharach).
OFFSITE COUNCIL MEETINGS ( Bacharach).
VIEW INITIATIVE AD HOC COMMITTEE UPDATE
The Agenda as amended was approved by motion of Councilman
Hughes, seconded by Councilman McTaggart; motion carried
unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR Removed (A10) PARKING
RESTRICTIONS ON SILVER
SPUR ROAD ADJACENT TO
ROLLING HILLS-HIGH SCHOOL to the end of the New Business
section. The Consent Calendar was then approved on motion of
Councilman Hughes, seconded by Councilman McTaggart.
RESOLUTION NO, 89 -49 Adopted RESOLUTION
REGISTER OF DEMANDS N0, 89 -49 ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS AND
SPECIFYING FUNDS FROM WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID..
AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH Authorized the Mayor
RYDER PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION and ' City Clerk to sign
SERVICES (15 0 5 ) an amendment to the
Services, a subsidiary
to continue to operate
month basis commencing
rate contract, subject
agreement with Ryder
Public Transportation
of ATE Management Service Company, Inc.,
and manage P.V. Transit on a month -to-
July 1, 1989, under a fixed- variable
to City Attorney review.
AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITIES OF
ROLLING HILLS ESTATES,.PALOS
VERDES ESTATES AND THE COUNTY
OF LOS ANGELES FOR P.V. TRANSIT
SERVICES FOR FY 89 -90 (1505)
provide P.V. Transit Services on a
commencing July 1, 19890.
Authorized the Mayor
and City Clerk to sign
agreements with the
Cities of Rolling Hills
Estates, Palos Verdes
Estates and the County
of Los Ange le s to
month -to -month basis
LANDSCAPE & OPEN SPACE (A) Adopted RESOLUTION
DISTRICT NOS, 1 & 2 ( 901) NO. 89 -50 ORDERING THE
PREPARATION OF AN
ENGINEER'S REPORT IN
CONNECTION WITH A LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT (LANDSCAPE
AND OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1).
(B) Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 89 -51 ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF
AN ENGINEER'S REPORT IN CONNECTION WITH A LANDSCAPING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT (LANDSCAPE AND OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 2 ) .
(C) Adopted RESOLUTION NO . 89-52 DECLARING ITS INTENT TO
LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1989 -90 AND
ESTABLISHING A DATE FOR A HEARING DATE FOR MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 1.
(D) Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 89 -53 DECLARING ITS INTENT TO LEVY
AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1989 -90 AND ESTABLISH-
ING A DAVE FOR A HEARING DATE FOR MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2.
LEGISLATION ( 3 0 6 )
OUT -OF -STATE CONFERENCE /SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE (1102 x 1202)
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Opposed SB1158 (Mello)
Supported SCAT (Garamendi)
Supported AB 71 (Frazee)
Supported SB6 91 (Alquist )
As per the FY 1989 -90
City Budget, adopted the
listed out -of- state confer-
ences and schools for the
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City Council Members, City Manager and various staff to attend.
BASSWOOD DRIVE OVERLAY /VIA Awarded the contract for
RIVERA RECONSTRUCTION the Basswood Drive Overlay/
PROJECT (1404 ) Via. Rivera Reconstruction
Project to Excel paving
at the cost not to exceed $60,609, plus provide a contingency
of $6,000 for a total of $66,609.
LEGISLATION ( 306 ) Supported AB1358 (Frizelle) .
The motion to approve the Consent Calendar carried on the
following roll call vote
AYES: McTAGGART, HINCHLIFFE, HUGHES
MAYOR BACHARACH
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: RYAN
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
PALOS VERDES PENINSULA LAND
CONSERVANCY RESOLUTION
NO. 89 -54 (305)
The City Manager presented
the staff recommendation
to adopt the proposed
Resolution, as revised and
distributed at the meeting.
Mr. Bill Ailor, #11 Seaview, RPV, representing the Land
Conservancy Group, presented some recommended changes to the
language of the proposed resolution. Councilman Hughes stated
the resolution as presented is consistent with the City's
General Plan and the requested changes should not be made.
After considerable discussion, Councilman Hinchliffe moved to
adopt RESOLUTION NO. 89 -54, with additions:
to -the end of paragraph five, page one, delete the period
and add and" plus insert paragraph six:
"WHEREAS, this resolution is consistent with the
goals and policies of the General.Plan.'"
and on page two, paragraph one, line two, add "the natural
environment after "importance of" to read: "the importance
of the .natural environment".... The motion was seconded by
Councilman McTaggart to approve:
RE S OLUT I ON NO. 890-54 - A RESOLUTION OF' THE CITY COUNCIL OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES TO CONSERVE, PROTECT, AND ENHANCE THE
NATURAL .RESOURCES , BEAUTY, AND OPEN SPACE OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES FOR THE BENEFIT AND ENJOYMENT OF ITS RESIDENTS AND
THE RESIDENTS OF THE REGION.
The motion carried unanimously.
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EMPLOYMENT OF AN ECONOMIC The City Manager presented
CONSULTANT TO RFVIEW GOLF the.staff recommendation
COURSE PROPOSALS (12 01) to employ EPA to provide
a feasibility report on a
proposed golf course. in
subregion 7 and 8, at a cost not to exceed $9,000. In addition,,
Councilman Hinchliffe recommended including - review of contract-
ing the proposed golf course with the study. Mr. Benard
commented onthe possibility of. operation by a concessionnaire
and that the complete report (including physical design) would
not be received until early July.
Councilman McTaggart suggested staff seek reimbursement for
the project cost, if practical, through Environmental Impact
Report or otherwise.. Councilman Hughes moved to adopt the
staff recommendation, seconded by Mayor Bacharach, with staff
direction to seek reimbursement of fees. The motion carried
on the following roll call vote:
AYES: McTAGGART, HINCHLIFFE, HUGHES,
MAYOR BACHARACH
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: RYAN
ISLAND VIEW LANDSCAPING/ The City Manager presented
MEADOW PARK UPDATE an update on the view
(808 x 1407 x 180.1) issue and landscaping
within the area. Mr.
Benard and Mr. Calonne
:reviewed the record and status of this issue, and that the
City had released bonds securing the improvements in march
1986. The following citizens spoke to the Council on the
issue:
Mr. Ted Bradford, 34 San Clemente Dr., president of Island
View Home Owners Assoc.; Mr. Tom Coull, 49 Santa Catalina Dr.,
director of Island View Home Owners Assoc,; Mr. Michael Riccio ,
29356 Qua i lwood Dr . , of Pse s a . PV Home Owners Assoc,; Mr. Norman
Taylor, 5752 Sunmist Dr., and Mrs. Taylor, same address.
After much discussion regarding landfill, trees blocking
views, proposed relocation of certain trees and trimming,
Mayor Bacharach recommended that all parties involved meet,
along with staff, to identify which trees are to be removed
and /or trimmed, and staff to arrange such a meeting and
report back to Council at the June 20th meeting. It was
moved by Councilman Hinchliffe, seconded by Mayor Bacharach
to notify the developer of problems with landfill and request -
ing repair of the problems. The motion carried by the
following vote:
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..A.Y.ES.- McTAGGART, HINCHLIFFE, MAYOR BACHARACH
NOES: NO11E
ABSENT-: RYAN
ABSTAIN: HUGHES
PESOLUTION NO. 89-55 The City Manager presented
LOADING ZONE ADJACENT TO the staff report outlining
VISTA GRANDE. SCHOOL (-1.502) the background on the
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loading zone. Councilman
Hughes questioned whether
the zone would-be marked for school hours only, which_ the
Public Works Director confirmed. Councilman Hughes moved
adoption of RESOLUTION 140. 89-55 - EXPANDING THE NO PARKING.
LOADING ZONE ON PURPLERIDGE TO INCLUDE THE _100 FEET, EASTL OF
THE SCHOOL - DRIVEWAY
The motion was seconded by Councilman McTaggart and passed
unanimously*
RECESS AND RECONVENE
AUDIENCE QUESTIONS:
At 9:25 P.M. the Mayor
declared a recess. At
9 -0 4 0. P,, M - the meeting
reconvened.
Mr, Bill Ailor, of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy,
addressed the City Council in reference to the possible availa-
bility . for purchase of the county parkland known as Shoreline
Park on the southwestern border of Rancho Palos Verdes. The
City Manager responded that the land is not available at this
time. Mr. Ailor requested that the Conservancy be given the
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opportunity to purchase the land if it becomes available*
Mr. Warren Sweetnam,, #7 Top Rail Lane, president of the Rancho
Palos Verdes Council of Homeowner Associations, addressed the
City Council with concerns regarding covenants placed on
proper-lCy of homeowners seeking building permits. City Council
men-dDers responded that they are trying .to accomplish what the
homeowners association indicated they wanted, and that they
viewed his comments as inconsistent with previous comments
made regarding the City's practicese-L
NEW L BUSINESS:
NUISANCE ABATEMENT AT 32525
SEACLIFF DRIVE (1701)
5th City Council meeting, It was
seconded by Councilman Hughes and
recommendation be approved.
The City Manager presented
the staff report re%com P. Lend-
ing that this item be
continued until the July
moved by Councilman Hinchliffe,
passed unanimously that staff
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DESIGN OF SILVER SPUR ROAD Public Works Director Wentz
STREET IMPROVEMENTS (1401) presented the various altern-
atives as expressed by ASL
Consulting Engineers. In
addition, staff presented an: alternate plan for design of the
road.- After discussion, the City Council directed staff to
meet with the - School District staff to seek their assistance
in the plan and to do an Environmental Review of the proposed
design, then report back to the City Council as soon as possible.
ESTABLISH RESIDENTIAL REFUSE
COLLECTION RATES FOR AREAS
I, II and III.
RESOLUTION NO. 89 -56 (1301)
The City Manager presented
the staff report outlining
the contract and proposed
rates, and calculations
for same.
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE RESIDENTIAL REFUSE COLLECTION
RATE IN AREAS I, II AND III WAS PRESENTED BY TITLE,
City Councilman Hinchliffe moved to adopt Resolution No. 89 -56,
seconded by Mayor Bacharach. The motion carried unanimously.
ESTABLISH RESIDENTIAL REFUSE
COLLECTION RATES FOR AREA IV.
RESOLUTION NO, 89-5.7
The City Manager presented
the staff report outlining
the proposed rates and
calculation for same.
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING.THE RESIDENTIAL REFUSE COLLECTION
RATE IN AREA IV WAS PRESENTED BY TITLE.
City Councilman Hughes.moved adoption of Resolution No. 89 -57,
seconded by Councilman.Hinchliffe; the motion passed unani-
mously.
RESOLUTION NO. 89 -58 - PARKING The City Manager presented
RESTRICTION ON SILVER SPUR the staff report establish -
ROAD ADJACENT TO ROLLING HILLS ing a No Stopping Zone for
HIGH SCHOOL (1401 x 1502.) 100 feet east of each of
the student driveways at
Rolling Hills High School.
After discussion, Councilman McTaggart moved to adopt
Resolution.No. 89 -58, seconded by.Councilman Hughes, and
the motion was passed unanimously. 0
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:
PARKING AT THE TERRACES Mayor Bacharach received
(1502) comments on the need for
additional and better
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located handicap parking at the Terraces shopping-center on
Western Avenue.. Staff explained that they are currently
working with the owners to correct this problem and would
report back with the changes.
RECYCLABLE PAPER (1301) Mayor Bacharach recommended
staff look at the feasibili-
ty of using recycled
products wherever practical. She also requested that staff
report back as to the feasibility and costs.
OFFSITE COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Bacharach suggested
(30 7 ) that a City Council Meeting
be scheduled at Dodson
Junior High School on the east side of the city for the second
meeting in July or in August, if possible.
VIEW INITIATIVE AD HOC Councilman Hughes reviewed
COMMITTEE UPDATE ( 5 01) a meeting held with
representatives of the
Homeowners Association.
He stated that they indicated some of the suggested changes
were consistent with their needs, but did not relay the same
to the Association. Hughes stated that the committee would
attempt to meet again prior to the next City Council meeting,,
The time table for City Council action was then reviewed by
the City Attorney.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
STATUS OF COUNCIL DIRECTIVES Mr, Walter Wariner, , of
Charles Abbott Associates,
addressed the Council,
presented a blueprint for Crest Road beautification, and
discussed a landscaping plan. He requested approval of plant
selection and offered photos for review or a personal viewing
onsite of plants suggested for use.
City Council requested that Item 2 be changed to Median Trees
on Crest and the status updated, and that Island View.Trees
be added.
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STATUS FOR WORK SESSION ON
HOUSING ELEMENT AND PUBLIC
WORKS REPORT ( 7 01 x 12 0 4 )
on Public Works on June 19, 19894
with the staff recommendation.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
pending litigation - Daladier
Staff recommended that a
work session be scheduled
in conjunction with the
meeting with the consultant
The City Council concurred
At 11:15 P.M., the
meeting recessed to a
closed session for
Assessment District.
Following closed session, City Council meeting was reconvened
at 12 :00 A.M. and immediately adjourned to 6:00 P.M. on Monday,
June 19th, for a work session on the Housing Element.
ATTEST.
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