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CC MINS 19860520M I N U T E S RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 203 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, BACHARACH, McTAGGART & MAYOR HINCHLIFFE ABSENT: NONE Also present were City Manager Donald F. Guluzzy, City Attorney Steve Dor- sey, Public Works Director George Wentz, Community Services Director Tom Bandy, and Associate Planner Greg Fuz. CEREMONIAL MATTER In appreciation of Senator Beverly's support in securing funds for the landslide work, Mayor Hinchliffe presented to Tom Martin, the Sena- tor's representative, a facsimile of the $2 million grant received by the City. John Corcoran, immediate past Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commit- tee, was presented with a ceremonial gavel for his service to the City on that Committee from June 1. 1982 through January 1, 19869 WAIVER OF FULL READING OF Councilman McTaggart moved, seconded ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS by Councilwoman Bacharach and car- ried , to waive reading in full of all ordinances 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 resolu- tion, APPROVAL OF AGENDA The following changes to the agenda were announced: Deletions From the Consent Calendar: Minutes of May 6, 1986; Abalone Cove Agreement and the Resolution relating to claims and demands; also the Spe- cial Presentation regarding Claims by Wayne Mouland, representative from Carl Warren & Company. Additions: Under City Council Reports: Emergency Preparedness, School Li- aison Subcommittee, Wallace property, Larchbluff Trees, and Assessment Cen- ter. The agenda as amended was approved on motion of Councilwoman Bacharach, seconded by Councilman McTaggart and carried. CONSENT CALENDAR The Consent Calendar as amended was approved as follows on motion of Councilwoman Bacharach, seconded by Councilman McTaggart . PRE- SLURRY PATCH CONTRACT Approved contract with Century for (1404 ) $75,0000 DESIGNATION OF ARMAGA SPRINGS Directed the Public Works Director AND INDIAN VALLEY AS RESIDEN- to delete Armaga Springs and Indian TIAL STREETS (1502) Valley from the Rancho Palos Verdes collector street list. LEGISLATION (306) Adopted League of California Cities position on proposed legislation and authorized staff to inform our rep - resentatives,of the City's position. Opposed: AB1995 , AB2020 , and AB4 34 3 . RESOLUTION NO. 86 -27 - ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 86 -27 RE- COUNTY AID TO CITIES QUESTING AN ALLOCATION AND PAYMENT (1404) OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF SELECT SYSTEM STREETS. GEOTECHNICAL REVIEW BOARD Authorized the formation of a Geo- (201) technical Appeals Board. RESOLUTION NO. 86 -28 - HEIGHT ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 86 -28 OVER - VARIATION N0. 432 (1804) RULING THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON THE APPEAL OF HEIGHT VARIATION NO. 432 THEREBY DENYING THE PROJECT AT 6568 EDDINGHILL DRIVE, 704CP /MIN9.1 -10 -2- May 20, 1986 RESOLUTION NO. 86 -29 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING (1206) AMENDED ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS DAUNTLESS DRIVE LOT (1411) ADOPTED RESOLUTION N0, 86 -29 AUTH- ORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FROM CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING. Accepted and approved the amended escrow instructions as a step in completing the sale of the Dauntless Drive lot to the General Telephone Company. The motion to approve the Consent Calendar carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: HUGHES, RYAN, McTAGGART , BACHARACH , AND MAYOR HINCHLIFFE NOES: NONE PUBLIC HEARING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 37885 Mayor Hinchliffe opened the hearing. PROPOSED RESOLUTION APPROVING The City Manager presented the staff EIR NO. 16 AND REVISIONS recommendation for approval of the TO MAP (1411) proposed resolution. Associate Planner Greg Fuz presented the staff report describing the revi- sions: Two lots have been deleted at the end of Forrestal in the area of the habitat of the Blue Butterfly. The remaining lot at the end of Cool - heights has been disassociated from the rest of the tract since it is not considered a part of the Homeowners Association. Mark Sikand, representing the applicant, reviewed the history of this pro- ject and said the revision of the tract map had been started two years ago and it was hoped that the revised map and supplement to the EIR now would be approved. He requested the addition of two other items: extension of the period of time for submittal of the engineering drawings and recorda- tion of the map; and allowance for adjustment of the lot lines subject to approval of the Planning Director. The amount requested might be five to ten feet depending on the grading and is to be worked out with the Planning Department. Council discussion then centered on Cable TV hook -up for this development and the fact that it should be included in the conditions for this develop- ment. Ralph Ortolano, Jr., 3776 Coolheights Drive, spoke in support of the pro- ject as now proposed. He said he was concerned, however, regarding the lot presently designated as No. 45 which formerly was referred to as Lot 47. 704CP /MIN9.1 -10 -3- May 20, 1986 He requested that consideration be given to putting an easement across the back of the lot so trails could be moved away from the cliff for public safety. Max Thomas, 3849 Pirate Drive, was assured he understood correctly that two lots had been deleted from the plan. - Sunshine, 16 Limetree, speaking for the Palos Verdes Peninsula Horseman's Association, urged approval of the amended plan. Councilman Ryan moved to eliminate the Coolheight lot as well as lot. 46 and 47; that the Environmental Services Director have the discretion to ad- just the lot lines within five feet; that hook -up to Cable TV be included; and that the map extension be granted. Discussion then centered on removal of the Coolheight lot- and considera- tion of a barrier that would allow pedestrian and equestrian access but prevent four -wheel vehicles, and elimination of the white rail fencing. Mr. Ortolano spoke again and said he thought the people on Hightide had ex- pressed disinterest in a cul -de -sac because they did not want turnaround traffic on the street. Councilman Hughes moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach, and carried to close the public hearing. Councilman Hughes moved to second Councilman Ryan's motion with the addi- tion of requiring the developer to provide a means of prohibiting access of four -wheel vehicles onto the trails, a requirement that trails be developed to the maximum width prescribed by the City's Trails Network Plan and, if necessary, the installation of deflectors on the street lights. A brief discussion then followed regarding the characteristics of the lighting. It was the consensus that the lighting be included subject to review by the Public Works Director. The motion carried on a three -two vote with Hinchliffe and Bacharach voting against. Staff was directed to prepare a revised resolution for the next meeting. TREE REPLACEMENT ON Public Works Director Wentz present - DOWNSLOPES (1407) ed the staff report and answered questions regarding problems associ- ated with tree planting at various types of locations, t. Council then discussed the alternatives listed in the staff report, the extent of notification when trees were being removed, and general tree maintenance problems, Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart and carried to approve the staff recommendation to give adjacent property owners the option of planting trees in the right -of -way on the lower slope of their property. 704CP /MIN9.1 -10 -4- May 20, 1986 RECESS On motion of Councilman Ryan, sec - onded by Councilman Hughes, a recess was declared at 9:05 P.M. At 9:15 P.M. the meeting was reconvened. REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION Responding to the Mayor's call for OF HEIGHT VARIANCE N0. 432 audience questions was Mark Armbrus- (1804) ter, representing the applicants for the Height Variation 432. He refer- red to his letter to the City on this matter and requested reconsid- eration of the variance. Council discussion then ensued on whether Mr. Armbruster should meet with the City Attorney, if new facts for Council consideration had been present- ed in the applicant's letter PEDESTRIAN TRAIL ON CREST The City Manager presented the staff ROAD LOT (1411 X 701) report and reviewed the possible al- ternatives. In answer to questions regarding Alternative 3, leaving the lot flagged, the City Attorney recommended either putting it in the Trails Plan and hav- ing it show as a valid portion of the plan or, the Council could go ahead with filing an action for a prescriptive easement. Discussion then centered on whether this trail could be made part of the Trails Plan, the attempts made by the property owner in closing off this trail, and the frequency in use. Marylen Ruston, 3009 Avenida Elegante, said her home is almost directly across the street from the lot in question and spoke in favor of maintain - ing access to this trail. Michael McLaughlin, Crest Road, said he had initiated this issue several years ago, and reviewed his action in obtaining 39 signatures on a petition in support of maintaining the pedestrian access route. Gwen Friend, 7071 Crest Road and owner of the subject lot, spoke in opposi- tion of maintaining this trail. She cited an alternative trail people could use off Cal le de Suenos- which is only one mile away. She said she had obtained signatures of residents in the area who do not want the trail across her lot. Jacob Friend, 7071 Crest Road, spoke regarding lack of notification to him prior to meetings on this issue a few years ago and the adverse financial aspects of the City's action. He presented photographs showing the lot area and said that over the past two weeks they had not monitored anyone using the path. He requested that the flag be taken off the lot so that it could be sold. 704CP /MIN991 -10 -5- May 20, 1986 Council then discussed the compatibility of this access with the area, whe- ther the trail should be on the west side of the property, and if the lot should remain flagged until the Trails Plan has been amended. Councilman Hughes moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan to leave the lot flag- ged. The motion carried on a four -one vote with Councilman McTaggart vot- ing in opposition. HEIGHT VARIATION N0. 426 The City Manager stated the two rec- APPEAL (1804) ommendations on this case: One by the staff to uphold the appeal, and the other by the Planning Commission to grant the appeal. The City Attorney said the case had been continued for failure to reach a decision. He said it would not be necessary for the Council to hear fur- ther testimony unless it specifically decided it was wanted. Also, Coun- cilwoman Bacharach had listened to the tape, reviewed the record and visit- ed the site, so she was qualified to vote on the matter without further testimony if that would be the desire of the Council. Associate Planner Greg Fuz said that the Attorney for the Robinsons had re- quested postponement of any action because the Robinsons were unable to at- tend this meeting. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach to postpone con- sideration of this matter until the next regular meeting of the City Coun- cil, with a decision to be made at that time whether or not the Robinsons would be present. Motion carried on a four -one vote with Councilman McTag- gart voting no. Representing the Robinson's was Scott Furstman, 707 Torrance Boulevard, Redondo Beach, who spoke and apologized for any inconvenience caused to the Council and interested persons in the audience by the request. He said he had given what he felt was adequate notice of Mr . Robinson's unavoidable absence. AMENDMENT TO THE RANCHO PALOS VE RDE S MUN I C I PAL CODE ORDI- NANCE RE: BURGLAR ALARMS (1206) The City Manager presented the staff report and a review of the existing ordinance relating to burglar alarms. He recommended that the Council adopt the proposed ordinance amending the Municipal Code. Discussion then followed on the effectiveness of the proposed ordinance, and the cost to the City in responding to false alarms, Captain Omohundro, of the Sheriff's Department, described the adverse effects of false alarms on Deputy units for the City such as taking the Officers away from their regular patrols. He urged adoption of the ordinance. 704CP /MIN9.1 -10 -6- May 20, 1986 ORDINANCE N0, 207 OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING BURGLAR ALARMS AND AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VE RDE S MUN I C I PAL CODE was pre- sented by title and INTRODUCED on motion of Councilwoman Bacharach, second- ed by Councilman McTaggart and carried. CONTRACT WITH PALOS VE RDES City Manager Gulu zzy presented the TRANSIT (1505) staff report and the recommendation for approval of the contract with Palos Verdes Transit for Fiscal Year 1986 -87. Public Works Director George Wentz presented a brief overview on the rea- sons for the recommendation, referring to the interviews held with the two bidders by a panel of representatives from this and other cities using the service. Transit Coordinator Marta Espartman summarized her research on the opera- tion of Community Transit Services, the personnel turnover experienced by that company, and cited the training problems with drivers considering the terrain of the Peninsula, Mrs. Adrienne J. Phillips, a resident of Palos Verdes Estates, spoke in support of staff's recommendation. Council then commented on the interview process with Transit Contractors and how the administrative problems experienced with them had been discuss- ed; personnel changes in that company have resulted in more responsive ser- vice. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilwoman McTaggart and carri- ed to award the contract to Transit Contractors. The motion carried on the foll -owing roll call vote: AYES: HUGHES, RYAN, McTAGGART , BACHARACH, AND MAYOR HINCHLIFFE NOES: NONE LETTER FROM ROLLING HILLS A letter was received from Rolling BOARD OF REALTORS (305) Hills Board of Realtors requesting authorization to reprint the offi- cial City logo on the front cover of a general MLS book used confidenti- ally by current members of the Board. Discussion ensued regarding the propriety of this use and how this might influence future requests. It was moved by Councilman Ryan and seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach that permission be granted. The motion carried on a voice vote with Mayor Hinchliffe and Councilman McTaggart voting no. 704CP /MIN9.1 -10 -7- May 20, 1986 CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Landslide Subcommittee: Councilman Hughes reported on the May 9 meeting of the geology experts. At the conclusion of that meeting, it was the consen- sus that all that is needed at this point, in addition to what has been presented, is fine tuning of the grading activity based upon the newest topo that will be available. He concluded that the City will proceed with the flyover and get the latest topographic map, that the geologists along with Dr. Ehlig will work on the data, that Dr. Ehlig will review with staff the final details of the grad- ing plan. Report on Postal Task Force Meeting (601): Councilman McTaggart said that he and Councilman Ryan had met with representatives from Rancho Palos Ver- des, Palos Verdes Estates, and Rolling Hills, as well as a representative from Congressman Lungren's office. During that meeting the issue of good service to the Peninsula was discuss- ed, and the fact that the Post Office has had a number of years to plan for the bui ldout of the Peninsula, Councilman McTaggart moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach and carried to go on record and ask the Post Office to adhere to their agreement and allow residents to use the name of the City and the appropriate zip code. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Councilman McTaggart reported on his (401) efforts to form a South Bay Emergen- cy Preparedness Committee. There followed a brief discussion about the use of local equestrian groups during a disaster. It was the general consensus of the Council to support the formation of such a committee. SCHOOL LIAISON Councilwoman Bacharach reported that the subcommittee (Bacharach /Ryan) had met with representatives of the School District and they were told that a consultant is being hired to study unused school sites. It is ex- pected that the study will be completed by the Fall. On another school related matter she also stated the outcome of a school meeting to resolve the issue of traffic in the area of the Miraleste High School. A system has been devised to enforce a pass system, for juniors and seniors only, to leave the campus; a part -time security guard will also be hired to enforce this system. WALLACE PROPERTY Councilman Hughes said that the Wal- (1411) lace property is scheduled for hear- ing before the Planning Commission 704CP /MIN9.1 -10 -8- May 20, 1986 next Tuesday night. There are two structures on the property which he felt have some historical significance in the community. One is the original operator's site and the other is the residential quarters portion which is now used as a commercial transmitting site on a lease basis. He said he would like to have the City Attorney take a look at the issues related to possible preservation of the site as the development of the project goes forward; that is, have the small section of the property with these two structures preserved. He so moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan, and it was so ordered as there were no objections. TREES ON LARCHBLUFF In response to Councilman Ryan's in- quiry about Canary Island Pines on Larchb luf f , staff stated that a re- sponse had been prepared responding to that resident's inquiry. ASSESSMENT CENTER Councilwoman Bacharach reported on her progress of her inquiry into assessment centers. The City Mana- ger has provided her with manuals on this matter. STATUS OF COUNCIL After a brief discussion on the sta- DIRECTIVES tus of certain items, it was the consensus that Public Works should oversee the refurbishment of the bunkers and that staff should in- vestigate the status of the Mira - leste Fire Station agreement. With regard to the item on Marymount College, the question was raised whether their advertising for use of their recreation facilities by renters of student apartments in San Pedro was in accordance with their CUP. Staff was requested to look into this matter. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR: MINUTES OF MAY 6 , 1986 ABALONE COVE BEACH PARK EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY (1201) It was moved by Bacharach /Hughes to delay approval of these minutes pending clarification of the section on the F.A.C.T. Committee. After clarification of revenue fig- ures listed in the staff report, Councilwoman Bacharach moved, sec- onded by Councilman McTaggart to maintain the lease within the cur- rent budget. The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. 704CP /MIN9.1 -10 -9- May 20, 1986 RESOLUTION NO. 86 -30 After the item regrading the Deane Dana dinner was removed from the register, Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes to ADOPT RESOLUTION N0. 86 -30 ALLOW- ING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING FUNDS FROM WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. The motion carried on a roll call vote on a four -one vote with Councilman McTaggart voting no. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION ATTEST: At 11:45 P.M. the Council recessed to a closed session to discuss the status of litigation on Daladier. The motion was made by Councilman Ryan. The meeting reconvened at 12:00 A.M. with no action taken and immediately adjourned to May 21, 1986 at 12:01 A.M. L& W-wo MAYO 704CP /MIN9.1 -10 -10- May 20, 1986