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CC MINS 19860415M I N U T E S RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 15, 1986 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Hinchliffe at the Fred Hesse Community '.Park Center, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard. Following the pledge of allegiance to the Flag, roll call was answered as follows: PRESENT: HUGHES , RYAN , McTAGGART & MAYOR HINCHLIFFE ABSENT: BACHARACH Also present were City Manager Donald F. Guluzzy, City Attorney Steve Dor- sey, Acting Director of Environmental Services Ann Negendank, City Clerk Jo Purcell, and Public Works Director George Wentz, WAIVER OF FULL READING OF Councilman Hughes moved, seconded by ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS Councilman McTaggart and carried, to waive reading in full of all ordi- nances and resolutions adopted at this meeting with consent to 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. Councilman Hughes moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart and carried to take no New Business after 10:00 P.M. and adjourn at 11:00 P.M. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The City Clerk announced the follow - ing additions to the Agenda: Legis- lat ion.: : HR 3838 ( Hinchl i-f f e) , Mini Market Legislation (Ryan-), and News let- ter- (Ryan). The agenda- as amended was approved on motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman Hughes and carried. CONSENT CALENDAR The City Clerk announced that: Emer- gency Repairs on Palos Verdes Drive South had been removed from the Con- sent Calendar and would be discussed at the end of the meeting. The re- mainder of the Consent Calendar was approved as follows on motion of Councilman McTaggart, seconded by Councilman Ryan, 705CP /MIN1.1 -7 -1- April 15, 1986 MINUTES PENINSULA DIAL -A -RIDE (1505) HE S S E PARK - ARBITRATION BOARD FEE (303 X 1201) HIGHRIDGE ROAD AND BIKE PATH IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (112 ) TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 32322 REQUEST FOR TIME EXTENSION (1411) TRACT NO. - CITY OWNED LOT ON DAUNTLESS DRIVE (1411) RESOLUTION NO. 86 -18 - A JOINT RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AC- CEPTING NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUES FROM "WESTERN AVENUE BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT" (105) CITY CLERK - OUT OF STATE CONFERENCE REQUEST (301 X 1102) RESOLUTION N0. 86 -19 - ENDORSING THE FAIR RESPONSIBILITY ACT (306 X 310) Approved the minutes of March 18th and April 1st. Approved the revised Peninsula Dial - A -Ride budget and its proportionate payment. Authorized payment of $1,500 for Ar- bitration Board fees related to the lawsuit for repair of the Hesse Park tiles, Directed the City Attorney to pre- pare an agreement for the Mayor's signature for the proposed Highridge Road improvements . Approved a six month extension mak- ing the new expiration date Octo- ber 5, 1986. Accepted and authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign the a- mended escrow instructions as a pre- liminary step in completing the sale of the Dauntless Drive lot to Gener- al Telephone. Adopted the property tax transfer resolution and directed the City Clerk to process the appropriate copies to the Local Agency Formation Commission. Approved payment of expenses for at- tendance at International Institute of Municipal Clerks ( IIMC ) Confer- ence. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 86 -19 ENDORS- ING THE FAIR RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1986 (PROPOSITION N0. 51)0 705CP /MIN1.1 -7 -2- April 15, 1986 LEGISLATION - SCA 9 - (REVIEW Supported SCA 9. OF PAROLE BOARD DECISIONS) ( 306) RESOLUTION N0. 86 -20 REGISTER- OF DEMANDS RESOLUTION NO* 86 -21 — AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN OFFER TO PURCHASE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 30942 HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD (1201) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 86 -20 ALLOW- ING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING FUNDS FROM WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID, ADOPTED RESOLUTION N0. 86 -21 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VE RDE S AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN OFFER TO PURCHASE PROP- ERTY LOCATED AT 30942 HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD The motion to approve the Consent Calendar carried on the following roll call vote: AYES : HUGHES , RYAN , McTAGGART , AND MAYOR HINCHLIFFE NOES: NONE ABSENT BACHARACH REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION FROM City Manager Guluzzy presented the ENVIRONMENTAL EXCISE TAX staff report of April 3, 1986 and (1501) recommended that Council determine whether to waive all or partial pay- ment of the Environmental Excise Tax fee for the Salvation Army. He re- ferred to Section 3.20.050 of the Municipal Code which states; "....if the City Council finds it is in the public interest to do so, the City Council may waive all or partial payment of . the fee due and payable under this chapter by nonprofit corporations or public corporations providing an institutional use." Council then discussed if the fee had been previously waived for other or- ganizations, and the fact that these funds are used to build parks which are used by residents and the public in general, Councilman McTaggart then moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes, and carried not to waive the Environmental Excise Tax for the Salvation Army, HEIGHT VARIATION APPEAL City Manager Guluzzy presented the NO 426 - APPEAL (1804) staff report of April 15, 1986 con- taining the Planning Commission's 705CP /MI-N1.1 -7 -3- 1 April 15 1986 recommendation to dismiss the ap- peal, and the staff recommendation to grant the appeal. Associate Planner Steve Rubin then reviewed some of the specifics of the matter: staff had denied the project in October 1985 because of signifi- cant view impact, that denial was appealed to the Planning Commission, some changes were made to the plans and it was again brought before the Planning Commission in February 1986. At that time, the Planning Commission deter- mined that the view impact had been reduced. Staff, however, still felt that a significant impact remained. He then presented photographs which demonstrated the view from various locations outside of the Gibson home. Council then discussed what was considered the primary viewing area of the Gibson home; if the house below the Gibson's would be impacted from sixteen feet of construction, and if residences above and adjacent to the Gibson home would be affected. The applicant in this matter, Mr. Thomas Gibson, referred to the points stressed in his appeal letter of February 26, 1986. He presented photo- graphs of the view from his home taken from the patio and the living room. The appellant in this matter, Mike Robinson, 2112 Crestwood, presented fact sheets containing statistics supporting his opinion that his addition would have substantially less impact on the Gibson home than purported by the ap- plicant and staff. Additionally, he presented a petition signed by the residents in the area supporting his request for this addition. He then explained how his revised plans and lowering of the entry tower further reduced the view impact. Council then questioned how many of the second story structures in the neighborhood had been built prior to annexation; and what the peak eleva- tion of the existing house was from grade. Councilman McTaggart then moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes, to grant the appeal. Further Council discussion. then. dealt with the potential for cumulative view impact; if the sixteen foot horizon on one of the photos presented by Mr. Robinson was a realistic representation; the fact that most of the homes were - not built to take advantage of the view, and if more second stories are built, there may be a potential for cumulative impact in the area. The motion to grant the appeal died on a two -two vote. Councilman McTaggart moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan to table this mat- ter.until May 20th. The motion carried. Staff was instructed to do more research on the issue of cumulative impact. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS JUVENILE DIVISION Mayor Hinchliffe reported that be- cause of reduced State and Federal 705CP /MIN1.1 -7 -4- April 15, 1986 Grants, Juvenile Division will be seeking_ an -increase in their contri- bution this year. = A representative will be making, a presentation= to the Council before the adoption of the next budget, PARKS AND RECREATION AND Councilman Ryan recommended that the PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEES Council establish a standing Public Works committee made up of two mem- bers of Council. This committee would have monthly meetings open to the public and its function would be to review major public works pro- jects. After a brief Council discussion on the necessity of such a committee it was concluded that discussion of the Public Works Committee and the status of the - Parks and Recreation Committee be carried over to May 6th, BOUNDARY QUESTION WITH Referring to the situation on City ROLLING HILLS ESTATES boundary lines where trees owned by residents of Rolling Hills Estates are located within the boundaries of Rancho Palos Verdes, and the problem that it presents in requir- ing.those residents to maintain their trees, Councilman Ryan suggested that staff contact the Rolling Hills Estates City staff and see how this boun- dary issue can be solved, DALADIER UNDERGROUNDING Inquiring whether or not the City DISTRICT could use Rule 20A funds for under - grounding certain poles along Mira - leste Drive thereby reducing the amount to be paid by residents of that proposed undergrounding dis- trict, Councilman Ryan requested that staff inspect that area and see if these poles can be undergrounded using such funds. A brief discussion then ensued on whether these funds should be spent on this project or on the Hawthorne Boulevard Undergrounding District. Staff was instructed to find out if these funds could be used for the Mira - leste Drive poles PARCEL TAX COMMITTEE Councilman McTaggart presented the sub - committees (McTaggart /Hughes) report on the charter for the Rancho Palos Verdes Infrastructure and Cap- ital Expenditure Advisory Committee. 705CP /MIN1.1 -7 -5- April 15, 1986 Council then briefly discussed the features of this committee: their goal will be to establish a long -term stable source of income for the City, and the fact that this committee will consider the expenditure of revenues from both-the-parcel tax and the utility tax. Councilman McTaggart recommended that Councilmembers review the report and pass along their comments to the subcommittee. SOUTH= BAY - .CITIES ASSOCIATION—- RETIRED EMPLOYEE TALENT BANK LEGISLATION After brief comments about this pro- posal for establishing a Retired Em- ployee Talent Bank, Councilman Hughes indicated he would be attend- ing the next meeting of the Associa- tion and would support this concept. Mayor Hinchliffe reported --on a let - ter ,he, had received from- Senator Wilson requesting support in his opposition to the Tax Reform Bill (HR 3838) . Councilman McTaggart moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes to oppose this bill and any other bills that limit the ability of Cities to finance pro- jects. MINI - MARKET LEGISLATION During discussion of these two bills, SB 2522 and AB 41463 it was explained that the City -has- already taken a position against this legis- lation. NEWSLETTER Councilman Ryan requested that more - emphasis be given to Proposition 51 and that a centerfold be considered for the upcoming Newsletter. He suggested using reprints of articles from Western Cities and U.S. News Today which explained the problems faced by Cities in dealing with the deep pocket issue. He suggested a forum be arranged for Cable 'TV whereby repre- sentatives of the City and a representative from the Trial Lawyers Associa- tion discuss this issue. It was concluded that Councilmember submit their quotes to Councilman Ryan for inclusion in the Press Release. Additionally, it was agreed that the City Attorney should review the final version of the Newsletter article. 705CP /MIN1.1 -7 -6- April 15 1986 CITY MANAGER REPORTS: ALTAMIRA CANYON - INSTALLATION City Engineer George Wentz presented OF DRAINS ON NARCISSA AND the April 15 staff memorandum which SWEETBAY gave the background on this condi- tion of approval for Tract 31714 to fund drainage improvements in Alta - mira Canyon with replacement of two culverts at Upper Narcissa Drive and Sweetbay Road. Staff recommended that Council authorize the issuance of an RFP for design of a drainage system in Altamira Canyon to replace the cul- verts under upper Narcissa and Sweetbay Road. Representing the Portuguese Bend Community Association was Neva Dyer, 72 Narcissa Drive who thanked the Council for approving this project. Councilman Hughes moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart and carried to approve the staff's recommendation. The motion carried on a 3 -0 vote, with Mayor Hinchliffe abstaining. PALOS VE RDE S DRIVE SOUTH RECONSTRUCTION Public Works Director Wentz reviewed the options considered in regarding the street design at Palos Verdes Drive South and Seacove Drive. He distributed a map of the area show- ing the area in questions and dis- cussed the options. After a brief Council discussion of the options available it was the gener- al consensus to use pavement markings to control the traffic. EMERGENCY REPAIRS FOR PALOS VE RDE S DRIVE SOUTH Public Works Director Wentz explain- ed that all of the bids received for this project had been quoted consid- erably higher than anticipated, To make immediate repairs he proposed reformatting the bid package to re- bid or to possibly do emergency maintenance work in the area. Councilman McTaggart moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and carried to re- ject all bids received. ADJOURNMENT ATTEST: CITY CLERK 705CP /MIN1.1 -7 -7- At 9:12 P.M. Councilman moved to adjourn. YOR Ll Taggart April 15, 1986