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CC MINS 19880114 ADJM I N U T E S RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING January 14, 1988 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM by Mayor Robert E. Ryan at Hesse Park Community Center, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, roll call was answered as follows: PRESENT: BACHARACH, McTAGGART, HUGHES, HINCHLIFFE AND MAYOR RYAN Also present were City Manager Dennis McDuffie, City Attorney Quinn Barrow, Director of Environmental Services Robert Benard, Public Works Director George Wentz, City Clerk Jo Purcell, and Finance Director Kevin Smith, WAIVER OF FULL READINGS OF Councilwoman Bacharach moved, ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS seconded by Councilman Hughes 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, unless specific request was made at that time for the reading of such ordinance or resolu- tion. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The City Clerk announced that the item regarding the Nuisance Abatement at Alta Vista and Variance Appeal No. 173 had been removed from the agenda and would be placed on the February 2, 1988 agenda. Added to the agenda were the following: Residential Numbering System (McTaggart), Traffic Signal on Hawthorne at Highridge & Grayslake (Hughes) and Report from the view initiative subcommittee (McTaggart /Ryan). The agenda as amended was appoved on motion of Councilman Hughes, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe and carried. CONSENT CALENDAR The Consent Calendar was approved as follows on motion of Councilman Hughes, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe. - 1 - 702CP /MIN1 -15.1 January 14, 1988 MINUTES APPROVAL OF PALOS VERDES DRIVE SOUTH & HAWTHORNE BLVD. SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS (1404) RESOL. NO. 88 -1 APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE (306) Approved the minutes of December 19, 17, 15, 9 and 81 19870 Accepted the completed work on HES -OOS (205 ) in the amount of $382,128.31. Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 88 -1 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPOINTING A MEMBER AND ALTERNATE MEMBER OF SAID COUNCIL OF SAID CITY TO THE CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE PURSUANT TO PART 3 OF DIVISION 10 OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE, FISCAL YEAR 1986 -87 1) Accepted the completed work on SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM (1405) the sidewalk repair program in the amount of $136,251.50; 2) Directed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion and notify the surety to exonerate the contract bonds; and 3) Directed the Finance Director to release the retention 30 days after the Notice of Completion has been recorded if no claims have been filed against the contractor. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY BY BRIGIT SNODGRASS (303) CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY BY MICHAEL NOPPER (303) CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY BY RYAN PEARCE EVERETTE (303 ) ORDINANCE N0. 223 AMENDING LANDSLIDE MORATORIUM ORDINANCE (1801) RE SOL N0, 88-2 REGISTER OF DEMANDS Rejected the claim and directed the City Clerk to notify the cliamant. Rejected the claim and directed the City Clerk to notify the claimant. Rejected the claim and directed the City Clerk to notify the claimant, Waiver futher reading and adopted ORDINANCE N0, 223 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 108U (LANDSLIDE MORATORIM). Adopted RESOLUTION No. 88 -20 2 - 702CP /MIN1 -15.1 January 14, 1988 The motion to aprove the Consent Calendar carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: BACHARACH, McTAGGART, HINCHLIFFE, HUGHES AND MAYOR RYAN NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE PUBLIC HEARINGS: GENERAL PLAN AMENDENT N0. 16 (711 HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD AT MONTEMALIGA) (701) The Mayor opened the public hearing on this request for initiation of a general plan amendment and zone change. The City Clerk reported that notice of the public hearing had been duly published. City Manager McDuffie presented the staff report of January 14, 1988 and the recommendation to continue the public hearing until February 16, 1988 Councilman Hinchliffe moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes to adopt the staff recommendation. The motion carried. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0, 119 The City Manager presented the APPEAL (PACTEL CELLULAR ANTENNA) staff recommendation to continue this matter until February 16, 1988. A brief discussion ensued about the use of this antenna by an additional telephone company so both antenna could be accommodated on the one stru- cure . Councilman Hughes moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach and carried to adopt the staff recommendation. COMMITTEE & COMMISSION Planning Commission: Peter Von Hagen and Luella Wike were unani- mously reappointed to serve on the Planning Commission until 1991. Hinchliffe, seconded by Councilman Hughes and carried. Traffic Committee: Robert West and Charlotte Iseda were unanimously appointed to serve until 1991 on the motion of Councilwoman Bacharach, seconded by Councilman Hughes and carried. Transit Advisory Committee: Marion Smith and Jean Dickinson were appointed to serve until 1991. Motion made by Councilman Hinchliffe, seconded by Councilman Hughes and carried. Trails Committee: Barbara Dye and Sunshine were unanimously appointed to serve until 1991 on motion of Councilwoman Bacharach, seconded by Councilman Hughes and carrier. Leo Connolly was appointed Chairman of the Planning Commission on motion of Councilman Hughes, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe and carried unani- mously. Sherry Wallace was appointed Chairwoman of the Traffic Committee - 3 - 702CP /MIN1 -15.1 January 14, 1988 on motion of Councilwoman Bacharach, seconded by Councilman Hughes and una- nimously carried. Marion Smith was appointed Chairwoman of the Transit Advisory Committee on motion of Councilman Hughes, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe. Richard Hubacek was appointed Chairman of the Trails Committee on motion of Councilwoman Bacharach, seconded by Councilman Hughes and una- nimously carried. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 23 The City Manager presented the staff (LOCATION 32424 AQUA VISTA) recommendation to deny the appeal and require that the landowner remove the existing 15 Italian cypress trees. The landowner in this matter, Herbert Hyatt, told the Council that there are now only 14 of these cypress, that it was not his intention to obscure any of his neighbors view, and requested that they consider an alternative to the staff recommendation for removal of the trees. It was his belief that the trees could be trimmed and kept at a height which would not inter- fere with views. Concern was expressed by the Council that trimming of these trees would result in them forming a solid wall effect. It was suggested that a docu- ment could be recorded requiring the trees be kept at an appropriate height. A brief discussion ensued about the landscaping plan that had been originally designed for this tract but was not implemented because the tract was now developing on a lot by lot basis. Councilman Hinchliffe moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach to adopt the staff recommen- dation. The motion carried on a 4 -1 vote with Mayor Ryan voting in opposi- tion. EMERGENCY COASTAL PERMIT NO. 42B The City Manager presented the (REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY LANDSLIDE staff recommendation to receive and STABILIZATION - ROAD RELOCATION file the memorandum from the PROJECT) (1801) Director of Environmental Services regarding the December 24, 1987 Redevelopment Agency Geologist and Supervising Engineer statement asserting the existence of an emergency condition existing within the project area for Coastal Permit No. 41. City Attorney Barrow stated that Mayor Ryan and Councilman Hinchliffe have a conflict of interest in this matter and that they should both abstain from participating and voting on it. Jeanne Smolley, 56 Limetree, inquired about this permit and permit no. 41, whether the scope of the pro- ject for this permit is the same as the permit issued for 41, and if the permit covers all of the work done to date. Councilman Hughes, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach to approve the staff recommendation and receive and file this report. The motion carried with Councilmember Hinchliffe and Ryan abstaining. Director Benard announced that this permit would be Permit No. 42B. - 4 - 702CP /MIN1 -15.1 January 14, 1988 ROCKINGHORSE ROAD SEWER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT - RESOL. N0. 88 -3 (901) The City Manager presented the staff memorandum and the recommen- dation to adopt the proposed reso- lution acknowledging the waiver of debt limit investigation pro- ceedings and directing preparation of a resolution of intention for the construction of sanitary sewers and appurtenant work in the Rockinghorse Road area. RESOLUTION N0. 88 -3 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER IMPROVEMENTS FOR PROPOSED ROCKINGHORSE ROAD SEWER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL ACT OF 1913 was read by title and ADOPTED on motion of Councilwoman Bacharach, seconded by Councilman McTaggart and carried. LETTER FROM THE KLONDIKE CANYON GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICT (1801) assessment district No. 2 pursuant to 1913. The City Manager summarized the letter from this district requesting Council approval of the board's resolution of intention to order improvements for proposed the Municipal Improvement Act of A brief discussion took place about the amended resolution which the City Attorney presented for adoption and in particular Section 3 which con - tained a more detailed description of the improvement area and the addition of Section 19 which described the agreement with the City for the installa- tion and construction of these improvements. Councilman Hughes moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart to approve the resolutions presented by the Klondike Canyon Geologic Hazard Abatement District. The motion carried with Councilman Hinchliffe abstaining. A brief discussion ensued about the necessity of the City Council approving these resolutions. It was the consensus that the City Attorney should research the legislation and determine if it was necessary for district to get the Council's approval of these resolutions. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: Residential Numbering System - Referencing the meeting with the Sheriff's Department and the concern expressed about the numbering system for certain residential areas in the city, Councilman McTaggart reported that the County of Los Angeles has an overlay grid system that is used by emergency personnel in locating addresses. He questioned the two numbering system which had been recently used for a tract and requested that the Council consider using the County grid system. It was the consensus that the Sheriff's Subcommittee (Hughes / Bacharach) should confer with Captain Gillard and clarify the requirements of the Sheriff's Department and report back to the City Council on their findings. - 5 - 702CP /MIN1 -15.1 January 14, 1988 Traffic Signal on Hawthorne and Highridge at Grayslake - Citing the fact that this traffic light has been out on numerous occasions, Councilman Hughes inquired about the efforts being made to correct the problem. Chuck Guillart, President and General Manager of Superior Signal explained to the Council the efforts his company has made to repair this traffic light. Apparently, it now appears that the problem is the amount of power to the traffic signal and how that power is reduced when the street 1 ight goes on at sundown. Michael Smith of the Southern California Edison Company said that he will investigate the problem and report back to the Director of Public Works right away. It was the consensus that the Public Works Director and a representative from Superior Signal should meet to solve this problem and that the Director should report back in the City Manager's status report. Report from View Initiative Subcommittee - Councilman McTaggart reported that the supporters of the view initiative had requested that any comments or questions to be made by the city be submitted in writing. During Coun- cil discussion the suggestion was made that a copy of the City Attorney's opinion on the height initiative be sent to homeowner associations along with a cover letter. Councilman McTaggart added that he would also submit his comments regarding this matter, Additional discussion then took place regarding the height ordinance in general and the fact that it had been adopted over 10 years ago and perhaps now should be reviewed by the Planning Commission. After the Commission has completed its review then a joint work session would be held with the Council. CITY MANAGER REPORTS: Combining BAT with MCAT - The City Manager presented the staff memorandum and the recommendation to approve the recommendation from the Sheriff's Department to consolidate the Burglary Apprehension Team with the Multi - Jurisdictional Criminal Apprehension Detail, Captain Dennis Gillard, Commander of the Lomita Sheriff's Station, explained the history of this concept and described the advantages in com- bining the personnel and the equipment from these two crime prevention details. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes to approve the recommendation. The motion carried, RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION At 9:25 P.M. the meeting recessed to a closed session to discuss the matter of Corburn vs The City of Rancho Palos Verdes and Century Landscaping. 6 - 702CP /MIN1 -15.1 January 14, 1988 ADJOURN At 10:00 P.M. the meeting adjourned to 6:00 P.M. on January 18, 1988 to discuss the questions prepared by Opinion Research. Motion made by Councilwoman Bacharach, carried. 4 Ma ATTEST: 7 - 702CP /MIN1 -15.1 January 14, 1988