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CC MINS 19850820M I N U T E S RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 20, 1985 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor John McTaggart at the Fred Hesse Park Community Center, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard. After the pledge of allegiance to the flag roll call was answered as follows: PRESENT: HINCHLIFFE , BACHARACH , RYAN AND MAYOR McTAGGART ABSENT: HUGHES Also present were Acting City Manager Sharon W. Hightower, City Attorney Steve Dorsey, Acting Director of Public Works Kevin Smith, Finance Director Greg Beaubien, and City Clerk Jo Purcell. RECESS TO CLOSE SESSIONS At 7:35 P.M. the meeting recessed to a AND RECONVENE closed session for discussion of pending litigation. At 8:00 P.M. the meeting reconvened with no action taken. WAIVER OF FULL READING OF Councilman Hinchliffe moved, seconded by ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS Councilwoman Bacharach 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 resolution. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The City Clerk announced the following changes to the agenda: Item A4, (release of letters of credit for Tract 38848), and A7 ( agreement with David Griffith Associates). Under City Council reports three items were added: Off -shore oil meeting on August 23rd, Contract cities efforts for SB1091 and the ambulance suit, and City plaque. The agenda as amended was approved on motion of Councilwoman Bacharach, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe and carried. CONSENT CALENDAR The Consent Calendar, as amended, was approved as follows on motion of Council - man Hinchliffe, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach. 702CP- MIN.12.1 -6 -1- August 20, 1985 RESOLUTION 85 -52 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 85 -52 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VER- DES ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING FUNDS FROM WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. BIKE PATH ON PALOS VERDES Approved the agreement with Greer and DRIVE WEST (112) Company to perform preliminary engineer- ing and provide plans, specifications, and a construction cost estimate for bike paths on Palos Verdes Drive West, PALOS VERDES TRANSIT MANAGE- Authorized an amendment to the contract MENT BUDGET (1204x1505) with Charles Abbott Associates for an additional $2,187. SLURRY SEAL CONTRACT (1404) Authorized Change Order No. 1 to the Excel paving contract for additional patching work. FISCAL 84 -85 AND 85 -86 SLURRY Awarded the Slurry Seal contract for SEAL CONTRACT (1404) 84 -85 and 85 -86 to Sunset Oil Incorpor- ated, BRONCO SEWER PETITION (901) Received and filed the staff report on this sewer petition. LEGISLATION Authorized the Mayor to contact Federal (306) representatives notifying them of our opposition to the mandatory local parti- cipation in Medicare Social Security action. The motion to approve the Consent Calendar carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: HINCHLIFFE, BACHARACH, RYAN AND McTAGGART NOES: NONE ABSENT: HUGHES CODE AMENDMENT NO. 20 - ORDINANCE NO. 194 Mayor McTaggart opened the public hearing on this Code Amendment No. 20 containing miscellaneous code amendments to clarify existing code language, and policy, and introduce new permit processes for construction on extreme slopes and large family daycare facilities. The City Clerk reported that notice had been published with no written protest received by the City. Acting City Manager Hightower presented the August 20th staff report con- taining the background on the Planning Commission's public hearing and an analysis of policy issues. 702CP— MIN .12.1 -6 —2— August 20, 1985 In response to the Mayor's call for public testimony were the following residents: Barbara Kennard, 3402 Deluna Drive, who supported the recommen- dation of the Planning Commission regarding outside steps. Franklyn Weiss, 30711 Via la Cresta Drive, who spoke in opposition to changing the develop - went code regarding construction on thirty -five percent (35 %) slopes. Lin Hendrich, 27915 Longhill Drive, speaking on behalf of the Rancho Palos Verdes Council of Homeowners Associations, spoke in suport of amendment regarding large family daycare. Jeanette Mucha, 5538 Littleb ow Road, who spoke in opposition to the change in Section 17.02.040 C.10 There being no further response to Mayor's call for additional public testimony, he declared the hearing closed. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and carried to INTRODUCE ORDINANCE N0. 190 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES MAKING MISCELLANEOUS REVISIONS TO THE DEVELOPMENT CODE AS CODE AMENDMENT N0. 20 AND AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE. VARIANCE NO. 118 - APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL (1804) Mayor McTaggart opened the public hearing on this request to appeal the Planning Commission's decision that -the appellant reconvert the garage on his property. The City Clerk reported that notice had been duly pub - lished with no written protest received by the City. Acting City Manager Hightower presented the August 20th staff memorandum and recommended dis- missing the appeal. The applicant in this matter, Frank Schlagel, told the Council he did not intend to use the garage as living space and summarized the background on the conversion of the garage. Also speaking in favor of this converted garage was Mrs. Schlagel who - .listed the reasons why they needed this garage for storage space. Speaking in support of the garage was Dr. John Putnam, 26830 Fond du Lac; he has lived in the area for 24 years and he has no objection. to the Schl:age-l' s use of. this garage There being no further public testimony, Mayor MacTaggart closed the public hearing. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach to grant the appeal based on grevious administrative oversight. The motion carried on a 3 -1 vote with Mayor McTaggart voting in opposition. AUDIENCE QUESTIONS In response to the Mayor's call for audience questions was Mr. Eric Randall, 6528 Madeline Cove. Mr. Randall related an incident involving himself and a Sheriff's Deputy which occurred on June 8th. Captain Elmer Omohundro of the Lomita Sheriff's station said that the matter was going to trial next week and after that there would be an Internal Affairs Department investigation of the incident. It was the consensus of Council that the Sheriff's Department should supply the City with a list of complaints filed by residents of the City against the Sheriff's department. 702CP- MIN.12.1 -6 -3- August 20, 1985 RECESS At 9:16 P.M. the Mayor declared a recess. At 9:30 P.M. the meeting reconvened. SOUTH BAY JUVENILE DIVERSION PROJECT ( 305x602x1705 ) Representing the South Bay Juvenile Diversion Project was its Director Linda Glassman who explained to the Council the shortfall in that agency's budget for the fiscal year 85 -86 because of the reduced level of Federal funding. Addi- tionally, she summarized the programs conducted by the Diversion Project and detailed the percentage of residents of Rancho Palos Verdes who use their facilities and the types of services they receive. Councilman Hinchliffe moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach to support the donation of $8,400 requested by the Juvenile Diversion Project. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: HINCHLIFFE, BACHARACH, RYAN AND MAYOR McTAGGART NOES: NONE ABSENT: HUGHES It was the consensus of Council that this item put under the Public Safety Budget in future years. PENINSULA SENIORS CONTRIBUTION (305x602) In response to Council's request, City Attorney Dorsey said that Bingo could be conducted by the Senior Citizen's group, however, it would have to be conducted in the building where they perform their services. VISION SAFETY ZONES ON ISLAND VIEW DRIVE (1502) Acting City Manager Hightower presented the January 20th Staff Memorandum and recommended that Council approve the Traffic Committee's recommendation for the expansion of the existing vision safety zone to include all of Island View Drive. Sleaking in favor of this recommendation were the following residents of the area: Carl Beyer_, 29600 Island.View Drive; Dorothy Barnes, 29600 Island View Drive; Kermit Smith, 29600 Island View Drive; John Bingham, 29600 Island View Drive; W.G. Putnam, 29600 Island View Drive; June Wisner, 29600 Island View Drive; and James McKown, 29600 Island View Drive. These residents cited the hazards in allowing oversized vehicles to park on the street, particularly adjacent to driveway locations. Speaking against this ordinance was Elizabeth Campbell, 6542 Oceancrest Drive. She explained that her van is needed as a second car; if the ordi- nance is expanded to all of Island View, she will not have a place to park. Councilman Hinchliffe moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach to support the Traffic Committee's recommendation with respect to the east side of Island View, but not on the west side. The motion carried. 702CP -MIN .12.1 -6 -4- August' 20, 1985 REQUEST TO INITIATE A DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT (1801) Acting City Manager Hightower presented the staff memorandum on August 20th and recommended that Council initiate the public hearings on an amendment to Section 17.34..060(B) of the Development Code. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Bachar -ch to adopt the staff recommendation. The motion carried. SIGN PERMIT N0. 257 APPEAL (1801) Acting City, Manager Hightower presented the Staff Memorandum of August 20th and recommended dismissing the appeal on this application for approval of an existing 8' x 16' "For Sale" sign overlooking Miraleste Plaza at 4025 Palos Verdes Drive East. Representing the applicant in this matter was Mr_. George Gabrick who summa - rized the background on this matter, Assistant Planner Greg Fuz briefed the Council on the history on this sign and the conference conducted by the District Attorney's office. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan to dismiss the appeal.. The motion carried. SIGN PERMIT N0. 241 APPEAL (1801) Acting City Manager Hightower presented the August 20th staff memorandum and the June 4th memorandum which recommended the denial of this appeal thereby affirming the Planning Commission's decision. Applicant, Alan Zusman summarized -the. seasons for requesting the proposed sign-on the building located at 2.7580 Silver Spur Road. Representing the Planning Commission was Chairman Robert McNulty who told the Council that the Planning Commission previously denied a request by the owner of that building for a similar sign. During. an exchange of comments between the City and -the applicant it was disclosed that the. Planning Commis-si.on is currently studying a change in the Development Code concerning signs. Under the proposed changes it is possible that such a sign would be permitted. Councilman Hinchliffe moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach and carried to deny the appeal. COUNCIL SUB - COMMITTEES Peninsula Transportation - Councilwoman Bacharach reported that the Dial -A -Ride JPA agreement would be considered at their next meeting. Cable T.V. - Councilwoman Bacharach reported that T.M. Cablevision has advised the City that they will cable out the rest of their franchise area of the City by February, 1986. 702CP- MIN.12.1 -6 -5- August 20, 1985 Refuse Franchise - It was the consensus of the Committee that all Franchise Agreements be forwarded to the sub - committee for their review. August 28th Meeting Regarding Oil Drilling - Councilwoman Bacharach repor- ted that she will attend that meeting being held in Redondo Beach, Contract Cities - Referring to the efforts of the Contract Cities' Associa- tion with regard SB 1091 and the ambulance suit, Councilwoman Bacharach recommended that a letter of commendation be sent to the Association. Ambulance Suit - Considering the status of the Contract Cities' suit against the County for ambulance service, it was the consensus'of Council that the City Manager provide them with a status of this County contract. City Plaque - After some brief comments regarding the Council's plaque policy, Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe to prepare a plaque for City Manager Harry Peacock, who will be leaving the City of Rolling Hills Estates. The motion carried on a 3 -1 vote with Councilman Ryan voting in opposition. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR TRACT #38848 - RELEASE OF LETTERS OF CREDIT (1411) - After clarification of what will be affected by the release of these bonds and whether the City would have any further control over the perimeter buffer area. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Counciman Hinchliffe and carried to release the primary entrance bond but retain $20,000 of the perimeter buffer bond. AGREEMENT WITH DAVID GRIFFFITH ASSOCIATES - REIMBURSEMENT OF MANDATED - COSTS (602) - Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe and carried to table this matter for two weeks until staff receives more infor- mation from the Controller on how to file for reimbursement of state man- dated costs. ADJOURNMENT At 12:15 A.M. the meeting adjourned to August 27th at 7:30 P.M. at Rolling Hills High School. Motion made by Councilman Hinchliffe. 702CP- MIN.12.1 -6 -6- August 20, 1985