CC MINS 19871224 ADJ M I N U T E S
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
AND
RANCHO PALOS VERDES REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
December 24, 1987
The meeting was called to order at 9: 10 A.M. by Mayor Robert E. Ryan notice
having been given with affidavit thereto on file.
PRESENT: BACHARACH, McTAGGART, HUGHES and MAYOR RYAN
ABSENT: HINCHLIFFE
Also present were acting City Manager Kevin Smith, Environmental Services
Director Robert Benard, Public Works Director George Wentz, City Clerk
Jo Purcell, City Attorney Quinn Barrow.
Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggard to approve
the agenda. The motion carried.
Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes and carried to
,1!1.Waive fa11�r-.e�adi�ng- of,;.ord�in�.uces acid- -reesalu=tion-s; >p�r_,esent,,ed--.at tlhis ', eting.
Responding to Mayor Ryan's inquiry about the eligibility of his voting on
this matter, the City Attorney stated that the persons voting on this
coastal permit would have to be without conflict since the applicant is the
Redevelopment Agency. At this point in the meeting Mayor Ryan handed over
control of the meeting to Mayor Pro Tem Bacharach and left the room.
COASTAL PERMIT NO, 41 APPEAL Environmental Services Director
Robert Benard presented the staff
memorandum of December 24, 1987 and
the following recommendations: 1)
Hold a hearing for the purpose of
receiving public comments concerning the merits of the appeals. 2) Dismiss
the appeals on the basis that the hearing officer's findings are sufficient
and that no new significant information has been presented by the appeals
-:that would,=af fec t the hearing :off icer's=findings.
As outlined in the staff memorandum, Director Benard summarized the
background on the hearing officer's decision to conditionally approve
Coastal Permit No. 41 for Phase II of the Agency's landslide stabilization
project, and the Planning Commission's review of the issues raised by the
appellants in this matter. He then summarized the staff analysis, the
Executive Director appeal, the Smolley appeal, the Clarke appeal, the
Sargent letter of concern, and the alternatives that the City Council could
consider in determining the merits of the appeals and/or dismissal of the
appeals.
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in the Sargent letter of concern, the access to the beach from that area,
and the grading and safety features necessary for implementation of that
observation point.
Mayor Pro Tem Bacharach declared the hearing open.
Kay Bara, 1 Peppertree, questioned if the map mounted for audience viewing
was the latest plan. Additionally, she questioned whether the street would
be a two lane highway, and the effect that might have on the olive tree and
wall in front of her residence. Also speaking on this matter was Richard
Bara who inquired whether the observation point would be landscaped.
There being no further response to the Mayor' s call for public testimony
she declared the hearing closed.
Councilman Hughes moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart and carried to
reaffirm the decision of the Planning Commission and dismiss the appeal.
City Attorney Barrow announced that a closed session was being held to
discuss potential litigation involving the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and
did not involve any matters related to the Redevelopment Agency,
Then City Council reconvened.
Environmental Services Director Robert Benard announced that the Coastal
Permit No. 41 decision of the City Council is appealable within 10 working
days of the decision to the Coastal Commission.
Council�aa �Mc`Iaggart moved s'erc6nded by C6tncilwomain,-3 Bacharach to approve
the minutes of August 4, 1987 as amended.
At 9:50 A.M. the City Council meeting adjourned to January 5, 1988 at 6:30
P.M, at City offices to interview committee and commission applicants.
Thereafter, the Rancho Palos Verdes Redevelopment Agency meeting was called
to order.
PRESENT: BACHARACH, McTAGGART and HUGHES
ABSENT: HINCHLIFFE and MAYOR RYAN
The Agency then recessed to a closed session to discuss the matter of the
Rancho Palos Verdes Redevelopment Agency vs Shahin, Los Angeles Superior
Case No. C671302.
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At 9:58 A.M, the Agency reconvened and the Agency Attorney announced that
no action had been taken during the closed session.
Member Bacharach moved, seconded by Member McTaggart to approve the minutes
of August 4, 1987.
ADJOURNMENT At 10:00 A.M. the Agency meeting
adjourned.
4zeci
May r
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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