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CC MINS 19871104M I N U T E S RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING November 4, 1987 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM by Mayor Melvin W. Hughes at Hesse Park Community Center, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, roll call was answered as follows: PRESENT: RYAN, BACHARACH , HINCHLIFFE (7:50 PM) , MC TAGGART AND MAYOR HUGHES ABSENT: NONE Also present were City Manager Dennis McDuffie, City Attorney Steve Dorsey, Director of Environmental Services Robert Benard, Acting City Clerk Wendy Selogie, Public Works Director George Wentz and Finance Director Kevin Smith. WAIVER OF FULL READINGS OF Councilwoman Bacharach moved, ORDINACES & RESOLUTIONS seconded by Councilman Ryan and carried to waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions adopted at the meeting with consent to the waiver of reading deemed to be given by all councilmembers after reading of the title, unless specific request was made at that time for the reading of such ordinance or resolution. -I- 7 10 :MINREG11,1 -8 November 4, 1987 APPROVAL OF AGENDA The City Clerk announced the addi- tion of discussion of Cable TV (Bacharach) , Peninsula Center Traffic (Ryan) and the Height Limitation Initiative (Ryan). The agenda as amended was approved on motion of Councilwoman Bacharach, seconded by Councilman McTaggart and carried. CONSENT CALENDAR The City Clerk announced that Item No. 2 (Claim Against the City by John Blazevich) was moved to the end of the agenda and that Item No. 5 ( Resolution re: Approving the Application for Grant Funds Under the Community Parkland Act of 1986) was removed from the Consent Calendar with the intention to place on a later agenda. Councilman Hinchliffe moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan to approve the Consent Calendar as follows: MINUTES CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY BY IKITANI ( 303 ) CLIAM AGAINST THE CITY BY SHERYL THORTON ( 303 ) LETTER OF INTENT TO THE CITY OF LONG BEACH REGARDING THE SOUTHWEST RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY ( SERRF) (1301) Approved the minutes of October 20, 1987 Rejected the claim and directed the City Clerk to notify the claimant. Rejected the claim and directed the City Clerk to notify the claimant. Authorized the City Manager to send a "Letter of Intent" to the City of Long Beach regarding the use of SERRF for disposal of the Citys residential refuse. -2- 710:MINREG11.1-8 November 4, 1987 RESOLUTION NO. 87 -60 REGISTER OF DEMANDS Adopted Resolution 87 -60, Allowing Certain Claims and Demands and Specifying Funds from Which the Same Are to Be Paid. The motion to approve the Consent carried on the following roll call vote: PRESENT: RYAN, BACHARACH , HINCHLIFFE , MC TAGGART AND MAYOR HUGHES ABSENT: NONE ORDINANCE NO. 219 (701) The City Manager summarized the background of Specific Plan IV and related the staff recommendation to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 219 approving the final Negative Declaration for Environmental Assessment No. 523, approving Specific Plan IV. After the reading of the title of the Ordinance, Councilman Hinchliffe moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart to approve the staff recommendation. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: PRESENT: RYAN , BACHARACH , HINCHLIFFE , MC TAGGART AND MAYOR HUGHES NOES: NONE NUISANCE ABATEMENT AT The City Manager referred to the 4270 DAUNTLESS (1701) staff memorandum of October 20, 1987 and presented the staff recommendation to authorize staff to proceed with the nuisance abatement. He noted a November 3, 1987 letter from Edwin and Louise Roth, respondents to the nuisance abatement at 4270 Dauntless (as distributed), - 3 - 710:MINREG11.1 -8 November 4, 1987 The City Attorney indicated that the Roth's November 3 letter would not preclude lude the City Council from taking the action as recommended by staff, Councilman Hinchlif f e moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart and carried, to adopt the staff recommendation. CEREMONIAL EVENT At this time, Mayor Hughes read a proclamation commending Sergeant Dave Thomas from the Lomita Sheriff's Station for his fine service to the City. RENOVATION OF GREEN BUILDING (1201) The City Manager presented the staff memorandum and recommendation to review the options and direct staff. The Public Works Director provided information pertaining to the additional recommendations. The Council subcommittee on the renovation reported on their review of the renovation. Councilwoman Bacharach discussed her disagreement with the renovation and her concern over the building entry. Councilman Ryan noted his concern over the building entry and the lack of a heating/air conditioning system. Councilman Hinchlif f e moved to accept the staff suggestion for changes to the renovation of the green building to include: the covered walkway; the new entry; and thermostats with time controls, at a total cost of approxi- mately $34,000; seconded by Councilman McTaggart and carried by a 4 -1 vote with Councilwoman Bacharach dissenting. RECESS AND RECONVENE At 9:10 the Mayor declared a recess. At 9:20 PM the meeting reconvened. - 4 - 710 : MINREGI I .1 -8 November 4. 1987 AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE (1804) The City Manger presented the staff N0. 213U (1804) memorandum and the recommendation to waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 220 amending Ordinance No. 213U. He noted a November 33 1987 letter from Harrison Price requesting that the item be declared urgent. Speaking to the urgency of the request was Mr. John Corcoran, P.O. Box 4006 -177, Palos Verdes Peninsula, 90274, representing the Monaghan Company. He discussed the safety concerns relating to the site as it currently exists. The Director of Environmental Services provided input regarding the current conditions of the site. The City Attorney, who discussed the specifics of Ordinance No. 220, indicated that it could be introduced and continued until November 17 without precluding an urgency ordinance. Following the reading of the title of Ordinance No. 220, Councilman Ryan moved to adopt the staff recommendation to waive further reading and intro- duce Ordinance No. 220 amending Ordinance No. 213U, seconded by Councilman McTaggart and carried. AUDIENCE QUESTIONS Responding to the Mayor's call for items not on the agenda, Mr. W. Ordway, 27016 Grayslake, presented Council with data from the November 3 election. Mayor Hughes thanked Mr. Ordway and all of the Radio Club members who par- ticipated in the November 3 election coverage. - 5 - 710 : MINREGI I .1 -8 November 4, 1987 CITY COUNCIL REPORTS : SOUTH BAY CITIES Councilwoman Bacharach suggested that a councilmember attend interim hearings regarding the possible reopening of the property tax bill in which the City is interested. SCHOOL DISTRICT DECISION (1401) Following Councilman Ryan's discussion regarding the School District decision, he then moved to send an appropriate letter to the City of Rolling Hills Estates relating the City's concerns over transportation and asking their cooperation with the School District, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe and carried. FOUR WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES (1401) Councilman Ryan requested that staff continue efforts to prevent four wheel drive vehicles from entering loca- tions not intended for that purpose. LIBRARY DISTRICT BOUNDARY Library District issue was solved, CAB LE TV Councilman Ryan noted that the Councilwoman Bacharach discussed the possibility of revising the Cable TV Foundation and the Cable TV Advisory Board to include representatives from the City of Rollings Hills Estates. The Council discussed the difficulties related to three Rancho Palos Verdes Council Members and two Rolling Hills Estates Foundation representatives. The City Attorney provided input regarding the legal and practical con- siderations related to such a decision. Councilwoman Bacharach requested that staff investigate the possibility of two -way hook ups at Ridgecres t in order to facilitate live telecasting from that location. w� 710 : MINREG11.1 -8 November 4, 1987 PENINSULA CENTER TRAFFIC Councilman Ryan requested that staff work with the City of Rolling Hills Estates in an effort to improve the cycling of the signals surrounding Peninsula Center. H EIGHT LIMITATION INITIATIVE In response to Councilman Ryan's request for information, the City Attorney elaborated on the difficulties related to the Height Limitation Initiative. He noted that a memorandum outlinin g his review is forthcoming. He provided information pertaining to the City procedures in the event that the appropriate number of signatures are received* The Director of Environmental Services discussed the difficulties related to the Initiative and noted that the Antenna Ordinance would not be affected by the Initiatives CITY MANAGER REPORTS OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF The City Manager presented the staff LOCAL GOVERNMENT COORDINATION PROGRAM (OCS) (1601) memorandum and the recommendation to authorize participation in the _Los Angeles OCS Local Government Coordination Program at a cost of not to exceed $2,000. Councilwoman Bacharach moved approval of the staff recommendation, seconded by Councilman McTaggar t and carried* ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY The City Manager presented the staff BY JOHN BLAZEVICH (303 ) memorandum and recommendation to reject the claim and direct the City Clerk to notify the claimant. 7 - 710:MINREG11.1 -8 November 4, 1987 The proponents of the claim were Ms. Joyce Mendlin, 12400 Wilshire Blvd.., #450, Los Angeles, 90025 ( attorney) Mr. Frank Poli teo, 809 So. Gaffey, San Pedro ( architect) and Mr. John Blazevich, 2727 Colt Road (claimant). The proponents requested that the item be continued until January 5, 1988 in order to complete the geological investigation at the location in an effort to eliminate any possible legal action. The City Attorney indicated that an approval of the staff recommendation would not affect the claimant's position. The Director of Environmental Services provided insight regarding the issues surrounding the claim. Council discussion of the item included concern over the amount of time which has elapsed since the onset of the issue. Councilman Ryan moved to continue the item until January, 1988, seconded by Councilman McTaggart and carried by a 4 -1 vote with Mayor Hughes dissenting, RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION At 11:31 PM the meeting was recessed to a closed session for discussion of the status of negotiations with GTE on their use of the Ladera Linda site. AD JOU RNME N T At 12:30 AM the meeting reconvened and adjourned on motion of Councilman McTaggar t . r - / ay or _ g _ 710:MINREG11.1 -8 November 4, 1987