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CC MINS 19870203M I N U T E S RANCHO PALOS VE RDES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR. MEETING FEBRUARY 3, 1987 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Melvin W. Hughes at the Hesse Park Community Center, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, roll call was answered as follows: PRESENT: RYAN , BACHARACH, McTAGGART , HINCHLIFFE AND MAYOR HUGHES ABSENT: NONE Also present were City Attorney Steve Dorsey, Director of Environmental Services Robert Benard, City Clerk Jo Purcell, Finance Director Kevin N. Smith, Public Works Director George Wentz, and Leisure Services Director Mary Thomas, WAIVER OF FULL READING OF Councilman Hinchli f f e - moved , second- ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS ed by Councilwoman Bacharach and carried, to waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions a- dopted 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 for discussion purposes only an item regarding the design of the Golden Cove Housing Design has been added to the City Manager's section of the agenda. The agenda as amended was approved on motion of Councilman Mc- Taggart, seconded by Councilwoman B acharach and carried. # # # # # # # # # # # # # CONSENT CALENDAR The Consent Calendar was approved as follows on motion of Councilwoman Bacharach , seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe. 706CP /MIN9.1 MINUTES RESOLUTION N0. 87 -7 - REGISTER OF DEMANDS Approved the minutes of January 14, and January 20, 1987. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO, 87 -7 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPE- CIFYING FUNDS FROM WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. The motion to approve the Consent Calendar carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: RYAN, BACHARACH, HINCHLIFEE, McTAGGART, AND MAYOR HUGHES NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE It was the consensus of Council that the agenda be changed to allow discus- sion of Marineland prior to the public hearing. STATUS OF MARINELAND Representing Harcourt, Brace and Jovanovich was James L. Harris, 255 South Orange Avenue, Suite 900, Or- lando, Florida. Mr. Harris read a prepared statement regarding the closure of Marineland and stated that the park would be closed on March 1, 1987; that the company has put in place a program to facilitate displaced employees; that they will maintain the park in good condition; will take care of the animals presently at the location and that animals not injured will be utilized at another Sea World location. He said that the corporation will work with the City to provide communication on what is happening at Marineland and that they intend to be good citizens of the City. He went on to say that they will address the concerns of the City Council and apologized for the manner in which communications with the City and the public had been handled up until this point, Council then questioned Mr. Harris on the continuation of care for beached and stranded animals at Marineland. In response, he said that he was un- able, at that time, to make a statement on whether or not this care facil- ity would be continued in operation by the Sea World organization. Re- sponding to Council's question on whether or not the decision to close Marineland was based upon anticipated trouble with the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Mr. Harris assured the Council that the decision to close Marine- land was based upon the potential investment loss and it was felt that it was the best thing to do for their corporation. He said that the company would continue care for injured and beached animals at this time; Sea World organization realizes that continued care for such animals is a problem that needs to be addressed. He said that Sea World will make a decision on 7.06 - 1 -8 - - r 87 this matter within the next four weeks. Responding to Council's question about the March 1. 1987 closure he said that there are presently no plans to demolish the Marineland facility. In response to the Mayor's call for public testimony were the following: Tim Desmond, 23413 Shadycrof t Avenue, Torrance; Bryant Winch-ell , 2901 Via Alvarado, Palos Verdes Estates, representing the Citizens to Save Marine- land and its' animals; Jeff Seigel, 1914 April Court, Lomita; William Sny- der, 31033 Ganado Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes; Frederick McGarrity, , 428 29th Street, Manhattan Beach; Helen Ogden, 428 29th Street, Manhattan Beach; Richard Edler, 1621 Via Barcelona, Palos Verdes Estates; Mark Beckstein, 28121 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rancho Palos Verdes; William Nazur, 21141 Neptune Avenue, Carson; these speakers expressed concern about the loss of Marineland in that is was an academic facility which allowed for the study of marine animals, provided educational opportunities for the population, were concerned about the provision of care for beached and stranded animals and the fact that there was no other facility in this area for such servi- ces, Speakers also expressed concern about the loss of employment opportu- nities for youth in the area. Council discussion resumed and it was the consensus that the representa- tives from Harcourt, Brace and Jovanovich would relay the concern express- ed over Marineland's closure. Additionally, it was the general consensus that staff should develop ideas for the disposition of Marineland. Council also requested that a staff member attend the meeting scheduled to be held at Cabrillo Museum on February 4, 1987. RECESS At 8:55 P.M. the Mayor declared a brief recess. At 9:10 the meeting reconvened. AUDIENCE QUESTIONS Responding to the Mayor's call for questions not on the agenda was Jeff Seigel, representing the Cetacean Information Center. He described to the Council the activities carried on at the Center and requested that the Council allow him to continue operation in the bunkers. Council expressed concern because the organization does not have adequate insurance and cited other areas of concern about the center; the unauthor- ized taking of animals from local tidepools; the facilities are without sanitary and water facilities and the fact that people are living at the bunkers. It was the consensus of Council that staff proceed to notify the U.S. Coast Guard that classes and habitation have taken place at the bunk- ers and they are unsafe and unfit for such activity and that appropriate action be taken on this matter, PUBLIC HEARING TRACT NO. 44514 (1411) Mayor Hughes announced the continua- tion of the public hearing on this matter from the January 14, 1987 706CP /MIN9.1 -8 -3- February 3, 1987 meeting. The City Clerk reported that notice had been presented of the continuation of this hearing. City Manager McDuffie proceeded to summarize the public testimony, official input and developer interest that had taken place on this matter over the past several months. He recommended the fol- lowing: (1) that the final Environmental Impact Report be certified; (2) that the Council approve the Tentative Tract Map and grading plan sub- ject to the conditions listed in the proposed resolution; (3) that staff be directed to further refine the foundation concept for construction and op- eration of the "Wallace Ranch Park" and be prepared to implement such a program one year after recording of the final Tract Map, Environmental Services Director Bob Benard summarized the changes that had been made to the developer's initial design and with maps mounted for public and Council viewing he proceeded to describe the present design of the tract. Included in these changes was the landscape strip along Armaga Spring which continu- ed onto the Highridge right -of -way and a meandering pathway proposed within this strip. He proceeded to describe the location of the houses on A Street and the number and location of the lots and how the houses will now be turned inward, all in an effort to preclude the need for a wall. The landscape strip will mitigate concerns about these houses fronting on Arma- ga Spring. With regard to elevation of homes along the western border he proceeded to describe how they would have drainage onto the swale and that their elevation in the rear would not exceed five feet above the existing grade. He also recommended that an easement be taken along Lot 61 which would provide for vehicular and pedestrian access to an anticipated recon- structed intersection at Highridge and Crestridge. Discussions will con- tinue to be held with Rolling Hills Estates on their proposed development on the area adjacent to this project. Staff recommended that the park be relocated to the northeast corner of the development and be reduced from 1.16 acres to .57 acres. With the reduction in the park size, the City's Quimby Funds will now be $102,247 which will assist in the development of the park. He alluded to a February 3, 1987 letter received from Carriage Realty and their offer to remove the Wallace residence from its present site to the Interpretive Center or to the City Hall location. Council then inquired about the following: safety of the intersection of Armaga Spring and C Street, who would maintain the drainage swale, and what would happen if the City of Rolling Hills Estates does not allow for access through Lot 61 onto their project. They then discussed the placement of the Wallace residence on the park site. Leisure Services Director Mary Thomas presented her report of February 3, 1987 and listed considerations that still remained unresolved with regard to the formation of a Foundation: (1) location and size of the proposed park; ( 2) method of financing construction of the park and refurbishment of the building commonly referred to as the Wallace residence; (3) method of financing ongoing operation and maintenance costs; and (4) operation of the park. Council inquired whether a docent type arrangement such as that Point Vi- cente could be used at the Wallace Ranch, the necessity for having a Foun- dation, if it could operate the park instead of the City, and the monthly maintenance and insurance costs. 706CP /MIN9.1 -8 -4- February 3, 1987 Responding to the Mayor's call for public testimony were the following in- dividuals Donald C. Wallace, Jr., 4047 Long Beach Boulevard, Long Beach; Ron Florance, 1025 Via Mirabel, Palos Verdes Estates; Mike Nichols, Lanco Engineering, 1010 Crenshaw Boulevard, Torrance; and Bill Schulz, Landscape Architect, 106 West 4th Street, Santa Ana. Primary among Mr. Wallace's concern was the preservation of the memorabilia left by Mr. Wallace, Sr., whether the suggested location for the museum would -be economically feasible and the suggestion that consideration be given to locating the exhibits at the Point Vicente Interpretive Center. He went on to describe the efforts of Mr. Wallace in promoting amateur ra- dio from that site and alluded to a video cassette that would be available for the museum depicting the history of the wireless press from that loca- tion. The developer, Ron Florance then presented his concerns about the present design of the project and read his February 3, 1987 letter which proposed two options for the disposition of the Wallace residence. (This letter is on file in the City Clerk's office.) Another item of concern was the pedestrian pathway. Concern was expressed by the developer's represen- tative about the long term maintenance of such pathways. In response to the Mayor's call for public testimony were the. following speakers: John Vanderlip, 99 Vanderlip Lane; Douglas Pell, 28314 Meadowmist Drive; Jay Holladay, 5128 Jesson Drive, representing the American Radio Relay League, Ken Dyda, 5715 Capeswood Drive, representing the Rancho de los Palos Verdes Historical Society; Dudley Gray, 28630 Quailhill Drive, Ray Mathys, 5738 Whitecliff Drive; Sunshine, 6 Limetree; Sara Bowlus, 28427 Quailhill Drive; Alison Davis., 28161 Ridgecove Drive. During this public testimony the sug- gestion was made that the museum be located closer to the intersection of Crestridge; that parking be restricted on the south side of Armaga Spring and that parking also be restricted on the north side. Jay Holladay ex- pressed his organization's support and affirmed the financial support of $500 per month- for 0 & M expenses of the site. He said -the organization would,-be willing to sign a five to ten year agreement with the City indi- cating such support. Additional testimony included support for the present design of the park --and especially for the proposed footpath. Concern was expressed over any television interference resulting from the radio sta- tion. With regard to the 0 & M costs, concern was expressed that this would be an expensive park to operate. One speaker was concerned about the lack of trails at the project, and the suggestion was made that a stop sign be installed at the intersection of Armaga Spring and the project entrance. The,, representative from the Amateur Radio Club suggested the corner of Crenshaw and Highridge for the proposed radio station and alluded to the emergency-services that such a location could provide. RECESS At 11:40 P.M. the Mayor declared a brief recess. The meeting reconven- ed at 11:50 P.M. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe to close the public hearing on this matter, the motion carried. Councilman Hinch- lzffe --then moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan to accept the staff recommen- dation subject to the changes recommended by the Council. Council concerns about the proposed resolution -dealt with the following items: that condi- tion No. 4 of the zoning section of the resolution be amended to eliminate 706CP /MIN9.1 -8 -5- February 3, 1987 the language concerning the significant view impact, that the language dealing with the solar element of the resolution be clarified, that Condi- tion No. 40 under the EIR mitigation measures also be clarified, and that Condition No. 433 paragraph C and D include coordination with the City. The City Attorney was instructed to review Condition No. 46 to determine if the Homeowners Association could be responsible for the maintenance of the common areas. Condition No. 46F was also to be corrected. The suggestion was made that even though other funding may be available for the park that the contributions still be accepted and contributed for other park uses. It was the consensus that staff prepare a plot plan showing how the Wallace Home would be situated at the park using three lots and how it would be buffered. It was the general consensus that the issues of the park devel- opment would be dealt with at the time it is ready for development. The motion to adopt the staff recommendation as amended by Council concerns carried unanimously. Mayor Hughes read the City Attorney's opinion re- garding the Mayor's membership in the Rancho Palos Verdes Amateur Radio Club and in the Historical Society. This opinion concluded that his offi- ces with those organizations did not represent a conflict of interest. MARTINGALE LOT - CITY City Manager McDuffie presented the BOUNDARY REVIEW ( 701) February 3, 1987 staff memorandum regarding the concerns received that the lot boundary for the City owned lot on Martingale and the trail easement were in error. Assistant Director of Public Works Kevin W. Smith proceeded to describe to the Council his field observation of the boundaries and his research at the City Engineer's office in tracking the maps that were filed, the boundaries that were indicated on those maps, and a further description of how the laser reading of the area was conducted by South Bay Engineering. All of the research and the field trips concluded that the City boundary and the property lines of the City owned lot at Martingale are correct, that the matter of trails access involves only pro- perty within the boundary of the City of Rolling Hills, Jean Longacre, 6 Martingale, said she felt that there were still unanswered questions regarding the boundary details and she summarized her research on this boundary issue. Also speaking about this issue was Sunshine, 6 Lime - tree, who requested that the item be kept open. Responding to the concern that the laser measurement had been done by South Bay, Mr. Smith explained that such equipment is expensive and not readily available and that South Bay is the only source for such equipment in the area. Councilman Hinchliffe moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes and carried to adopt the staff recommendation and receive and file the report. The City Attorney was requested to investigate the matter of whether the City could purchase easements in the City of Rolling Hills, SALE OF CITY OWNED LOT - MARTINGALE TRAIL (701) City Manager McDuffie presented the February 3, 1987 staff memorandum and the recommendation that (1) Council refer the study of identi- fied possible uses to the new Trails 706CP /MIN9.1 -8 -6- February 3, 1987 Committee for a recommendation to the City Council. (2) To authorize the expenditure of $1,000 for installation of erosion bars along the trail. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe to approve the staff recommendation, the motion carried. GENERAL PLAN INITIATION REQUEST - 28041 HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD (701) City Manager McDuffie presented the February 3, 1987 staff memorandum and the recommendation to approve the initiation request, thereby al- lowing the applicant to begin the General Plan Amendment and zone change review process. Council requested clarification of the location of the driveways for this project and briefly discussed the zoning for this area. Councilwoman Bach - arach moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan to adopt the staff recommendation. The motion carried on a 4 -1 vote with Councilman McTaggart voting in oppo- sition. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT INITIATION REQUEST - 28126 PEACOCK RIDGE (701) City Manager McDuffie presented the February 3, 1987 staff memorandum and the recommendation to deny the request from Essex Property Corpora- tion for amendment to the land use designation of 12 -22 dwelling units per acre to 34 dwelling units per acre. Representing the Essex Property Corporation was their attorney Mark Robson, 755 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, Mr. Robson explained to the Council that the property was purchased by his clients in late 1985 and because of the non- conforming use, they have been unable to obtain fire insurance or to re- finance the property, City Attorney Dorsey alluded to the opinion that he issued on this property in response to an inquiry by the purchaser, Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart to adopt the staff recommendation and deny the request. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY LEADER BREAKFAST ( 305 ) City Manager McDuffie presented the February 3, 1987 staff memorandum and the recommendation that Council approve the attached agenda for the Community Leader Breakfast and ap- prove a budget for that meeting. It was the consensus of Council that an item regarding coastal land use be added to the agenda. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe to approve the staff recommendation. The motion carried. 706CP /MIN9.1 -8 -7- February 3, 1987 GOLDEN COVE HOUSING DESIGN Environmental Services Director Be- (704 x 1411) nard presented for information only the artist's concept of the design for the housing at Golden Cove. The architect for the project, Daniel Whitney explained the floor plan. This item will be presented for dis- cussion at the February 17, 1987 meeting. RECESS AND RECONVENE At 1:55 A.M. on February 4, 1987 the meeting recessed to 6:00 P.M. for interviews with Committee candi- dates on motion of Councilman Hinch- liffe. At 6:00 P.M. the meeting re- convened. INTERVIEW OF COMMITTEE The City Council interviewed appli- APPLICANTS cants for the Cable TV Advisory Board. No action was taken. ADJOURNMENT At 10:00 P.M. the meeting adjourned to 6: 00 P.M. on February 9, 1987 on motion of Councilman McTaggart. 706CP /MIN9.1 -8 -8- February 3, 1987