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CC MINS 19860916M I N U T E S RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 16 , 1986 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Hinchliffe at the Hesse Park Community Center, 29 301 Hawthorne Boulevard. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, roll call was answered as follows: PRESENT: HUGHES, RYAN, BACHARACH , McTAGGART AND MAYOR HINCHLIFFE ABSENT: NONE Also present were City Attorney Steve Dorsey, Director of Environmental Services Robert Benard, City Clerk Jo Purcell, Public Works Director George Wentz and Community Services Director Tom Bandy, WAIVER OF FULL READING OF Councilwoman Bacharach moved) sec - ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS onded by Councilman Ryan and car- ried, to waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolution adopt- ed at this meeting with consent to the waiver of reading deemed to be given by all councilmembers after read- ing of the title, unless specific request was made at that time for the reading of such ordinance or resolution. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The City Clerk announced the follow- ing additions: Western Avenue Mer- chants, and Substance Abuse Coordi- nator. The item concerning the Parks and Recreation Committee was deleted and will be considered at a later meeting. CONSENT CALENDAR 701CP /MINI.1 The City Clerk announced that the claim against the City was deleted from the Consent Calendar and would be discussed at the end of the meet- ing. The Consent Calendar was ap- proved as follows on motion of Coun- cilwoman Bacharach, seconded by Councilman Hughes. MINUTES "STUDENT AND THE LAW" - REQUEST FOR FUNDING (1750) TRACT N0, 33105: ACCEPTANCE OF PRIVATE DRAIN AND RELEASE OF FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND (1411) RESOLUTION N0. 86 -60 APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR SB821 FUNDS (112) RESOLUTION NO. 86 -61 - USE OF FUTURE FAU FUNDS (1404) Approved the minutes of September 2, 1986. Approved the request to fund a class at Rancho Del Mar High School at a cost of $500, Accepted Private Drain No. 1428 as complete, released the Faithful Per- formance Bond and directed the City Clerk to notify the principal and surety, ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 86 -60 APPROV- ING THE APPLICATION FOR BICYCLE FUNDS UNDER SB821 AND APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF ITS BICYCLE PLAN* ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 86 -61 AUTHOR- IZING AND APPROVING THE USE OF $1643000 IN FUTURE YEARS FAU APPOR- TIONMENTS FOR PALOS VERDES DRIVE SOUTH. RANCHO PALOS VERDES IMPROVEMENT (1) Directed the City Clerk to file DISTRICT N0. 7 (901) the notice of Exemption. (2) Ap- proved and directed the City Clerk to file the map indicating the dis- trict to be assessed. (3) Approved and directed the City Clerk to file the plans and specifications (4) ADOPTED RESOLUTION N0. 86 -62 OF INTEN- TION AND SETTING A DATE FOR THE HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 70 (5) Directed the City Clerk to endorse the certificate on the print of the district map and file the map in the Office of the County Recorder in ac- cordance With the provisions of Division 4.5, Streets and Highways Code. TRACT N0. 37885 - REQUEST FOR TIME EXTENSION (1411) SOUTH BAY CORRIDOR STEERING COMMITTEE - SOUTH BAY COORDINATOR (1505) PENINSULA DIAL -A -RIDE AGREE- MENT WITH WILMINGTON CAB COMPANY (1505) Approved a one year time extension to September 21, 1987. Approved a $3,000 contribution to the South Bay Corridor Steering Com- mittee from Proposition "A" funds. Approved amending the Peninsula Dial -A -Ride agreement to reflect Wilmington Cab Company's meter rate increase and self- insurance status. -7n limn /MT*T' 1 _L ON e tember '6 1986 RESOLUTION N0. 86 -63 - ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 86 -63 ALLOW - REGISTER OF DEMANDS ING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING 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, HUGHES, BACHARACH , McTAGGART , AND MAYOR HINCHLIFFE NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE PUBLIC HEARING HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD UNDERGROUND- Mayor Hinchli f f e opened the public ING UTILITY DISTRICT ( 901) hearing on this establishment of a Utility Undergrounding District on Hawthorne Boulevard from Indian Peak Road to Indian Valley Road. The City Clerk reported that notice of the public hearing had been published and all affected property owners and utility companies had been notified. Director George Wentz presented the September 16th staff report and recommended adoption of the proposed reso- lution of intention. There being no response to the Mayor's call for public testimony Councilwo- man Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes and carried to close the public-hearing, Discussion then centered on the amount of available funding and if adequate funds were available to complete all phases of this district. Con- cern was expressed that perhaps this phasing aspect should be outlined in the resolution. Councilman McTaggart moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes to table adoption of this resolution so the City Attorney could amend the resolution to reflect the phasing of this project, PALOS VERDES TRANSIT - VEHICLE Director George Wentz presented the REPLACEMENT PROGRAM (1505 ) September 16th staff report and rec- ommended purchase of two Wide -One replacement vans: one lift equipped at a cost not to exceed $44,200, and one regular van at-a cost not to ex- ceed $40,000, for a grand total of $84,2000 Council then discussed the recent California Highway Patrol's- inquiry about Palos Verdes Transit being used to transport school children, the fact that this__ matter had gone to the Attorney General fore an opinion, what would happen in case an unfavorable ruling was issued, and whether purchase of 701CP /MIN191 -6 -3- September 16, 1986 these vans should be delayed pending the issuance of that opinion. Further discussion disclosed that there is a three to four month delivery time on these vans, and what changes would have to be made in case an unfavorable ruling was issued, Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart to approve the staff recommendation. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: HUGHES, BACHARACH , McTAGGART , AND MAYOR HINCHLIFFE NOES: RYAN ABSENT: NONE PALOS VERDES TRANSIT - SERVICE Director Wentz presented the Septem- AND VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS ber 16th staff report and recommend - (1505) ed that the Council approve the Transit Advisory Committee recommen- dations: (1) 1,450 additional hours to begin January 1987; ( 2 ) the pur- chase of one new van at a total cost of $40,000 contingent upon a fifty percent contribution by Palos Verdes Estates; and, ( 3) recondition one en- tire van. Additionally Mr. Wentz made the recommendation. that up to two additional handicap vans be leased from Transit Contractors at a price of $800 per month each, depending on demand for trips. Council discussion included comments on whether this system should be sized to meet the school system, if there are sufficient trips for them to oper- ate these vans efficiently, the productivity of the system and whether the ratio of revenues to operating cost is efficient, Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart to adopt the Transit Advisory Committee's recommendations and that the Committee review the system productivity and report to Council; additionally, that the Mayor be authorized to sign- any amendments made to this contract by 'the City of Palos Verdes Estates, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - RE QUE S T FOR SUPPORT FOR HOLIDAY DECORATIONS ( 305 X 1102) participation in a project to decor -ate and Crenshaw Boulevards during the next Community Services Director Tom Bandy presented the staff memorandum of September 16th which outlined the request from the Palos Verdes Penin- sula Chamber of Commerce for City Silver Spur Road `between -Hawthorne three Christmas holidays, Representing the Chamber of Commerce was Dru Brammer who presented drawings of the decorations to be installed. He explained the rationale in requesting funds from the City. Council then discussed the fact that the City receives little, if any, sales tax from the five licensed businesses on Silver Spur and questioned whether an expenditure like this could be justified. Since the City does not participate in the cost of decorating the Golden Cove area or the 701CP /MIN1.1 -6 -4- September 16, 1986 Western Avenue commercial area, it was questioned whether or not it would be appropriate to grant this request. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, sec- onded by Councilman Hughes to deny this request for funding. The motion carried on a 4 -1 vote with Councilman McTaggart voting no in opposition. PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON Public Works Director Wentz present - BIRCHMONT AND MENOMINEE ed the staff memorandum of September (1502) 16th and recommended that this re- quest to ban overnight parking on Birchmont and Menominee be denied. Councilman Ryan excused himself from discussion of this item. Speaking in support of the parking ban was Richard Mahoney, 26736 Menominee Place, who told the Council that there is a chronic problem of over-sized vehicles being parked on that street. These vehicles caused safety prob- lems for people backing out of their driveways and interfered with the de- livery of mail and the sweeping of the streets. Speaking in favor of the staff recommendation was James Souther, '26735 Menominee Drive; Art Fine, 26606 Menominee Place; and Art News ham, -26750 Menominee Place. They were concerned that the sampling of, opinions to- implement this ban was insuffi- cient, they cited the impact this would have on neighboring streets, and they suggested more police surveillance to ameliorate the traffic safety problems, Mayor Hinchliffe moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes to deny the request and accept the staff recommendation. The motion carried. RECESS TO ,A CLOSED SESSION At 8:55 P.M. the Council recessed to LEAF BLOWERS (1801) a closed session for discussion of personnel. At 9:15 P.M. the meeting reconvened. AUDIENCE QUESTIONS Responding to the Mayor's call for audience questions for items not on the agenda was Fred Hendricks, 6320 Taragon Road who complained to the Council about the use of leaf blowers and requested that they consider adoption of an ordinance prohibiting their use. Council discussed the.efficacy of such an ordinance and whether the City of Lomita had been successful in enforcing their ordinance. Staff was re- quested to get a copy of the Lomita ordinance and report back on this on a future status report. CITY MANAGER CONTRACT Councilwoman Bacharach moved, sec - (1101 X 1202) onded by Councilman McTaggart to ap- prove the employment contract with Dennis W. McDuffie and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. 701CP /MIN1.1 -6 -5- September 16, 1986 CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Planning-Commission Vacancy (106 X 1203) - Mayor Hinchliffe announced that Planning Commissioner Jay Hodge had resigned from the Planning Commission. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes to direct the City Clerk to proceed with the normal advertising policy for recruitment for a Planning Commissioner and to report back to the Council in mid -Octo- ber on the applicants received. Western Avenue Merchants Meeting - Councilwoman Bacharach reported on her meeting with the merchants on Western Avenue. At that meeting the issue of signage for businesses within the City but having signs outside of the City was discussed. It was determined at that time to have another meeting on October 27, 1986 to discuss the signage -issue again. -It was also reported that the Los Angeles City Council Planning and Environmental Committees voted to Receive and File the Rancho Palos Verde's application for boundary adjustment along Western Avenue, Substance Abuse Coordinator - Mayor Hinchliffe reported -on his meeting with the Substance Abuse Advisory Committee. It was the consensus of Council that staff prepare a feature article for the City's NEWSLETTER on this Sub- stance Abuse Coordination Program. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR: CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY After clarification of this claim 303 against the City by Stephen Blanch - ard for $2)009,7401 Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Mayor Hinchliffe and carried to adopt the staff recommendation. ADJOURNMENT At 9:55 P . M. the meeting adjourned on motion of Councilman Hughes, ATTEST: 701CP /MIN1.1 -6 -6- September 16, 1986