CC MINS 19850903M I N U T E S
RANCHO PALOS VE RDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 3 , 1985
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor 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, HUGHES & MAYOR McTAGGART
Also present were City Manager Donald F. Guluzzy, Environmental Services Direc-
tor Sharon W. Hightower, City Attorney Steve Dorsey, Director of Public Works
Charles Abbott, and City Clerk Jo Purcell.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION & At 7:35 P.M. the meeting recessed
RECONVENE to a closed session for discussion
of the Horan, et al. case. At
7:57 P.M. the meeting reconvened
with no action taken.
WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES Councilwoman Bacharach moved,
AND RESOLUTIONS seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe
and carried, to waive reading in
full of all ordinances and resolu-
tions 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.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA The City Clerk announced the
following changes to the agenda:
Ordinance No. 194 would be removed
from the Consent Calendar and dis-
cussed at the end of the meeting;
an item regarding legislation was added under City Council reports. The amended
agenda was approved on motion of Councilwoman Bacharach, seconded by Councilman
Hinchliffe and carried.
CONSENT-CALENDAR
MINUTES Approved the minutes of July 30,
August 6 Adjourned Meeting and
Regular Meeting, August 12 Special
Meeting, and August 20 Adjourned
Meeting and Regular Meeting.
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RESOLUTION N0. 85 -53 ADOPTED RESOLUTION N0. 85 -53 OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VE RDE S ALLOWING CER-
TAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECI-
FYING FUNDS FROM WHICH THE SAME
ARE TO BE PAID,
PARK MAINTENANCE CONTRACT - Authorized the Mayor and City
FISCAL 1985 -86 (1201) Clerk to sign a contract with Four
Star Landscape to maintain the
parks and Civic Center grounds for
Fiscal Year 85-86, total amount of
contract is $101,880.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (1) Awarded the contract to A.J.
PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING Fistes Painting Company to paint
(1204) the Environmental Services /Public
Works & Recreational Services
building. ( 2 ) Approved addi-
tional $5,500 for operating- and
maintenance budgets to finance
this project.
CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY - Rejected the claim and directed
MARK PALMER City Clerk to notify the claimant
( 303 ) of the Council's action.
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 37885 - Approved a one (1) year extension
1N � p c : %
REQUEST FOR E' TiliSION to September 21, 1986,
(1404)
DALADIER UNDERGROUNDING Directed staff to distribute the
DISTRICT (90%) petition and waiver to residents
of the proposed district.
H.E .S . PROJECTS = DESIGN Approved the agreement with Mohle ,
AGREEMENT (1404) Grover Associates to perform pre-
liminary engineering and to pro-
vide plans, specifications, and
construction cost estimates for City -wide collector sign4!lpgrading and for Palos.
Verdes Drive East curve numbers 2, 10 , 11, and 12. ,
RESOLUTION NO. 85 -54 - ISLAND
VIEW VISION SAFETY ZONE
(1502 )
ADOPTED. RESOLUTION NO. 85 -54 OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VE RDE S PROVIDING FOR
VISION SAFETY ZONES ALONG OCEAN -
CREST DRIVE AND ISLAND VIEW DRIVE*
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L.A. COUNTY SOLID WASTE Received and filed correspondence
MANAGEMENT PLAN (140.2) dated August 14, 1985 from the Los
Angeles County Department of Pub-
lic Works regarding revisions to
the proposed March 1984 update of
the Los Angeles County Waste Man-
agement Plan,
RESOLUTION NO. 85 -55 - ADOPTED RESOLUTION N0, 85 -55 OF
VARIANCE NO. 118 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
(1804 ) RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING VAR -
IANCE NO. 118
SIDEWALK REPAIR AND THEE In response to the Mayor's call
REMOVAL POLICY (1405) for public testimony were the
following residents of the City:
Dick Hallsted 7011 Maycroft, and
Jane Felland, 5558 Shoreview
Drive. They requested clarification of the area that the homeowner is respon-
sible,'-for intaining and questioned the policy which had previously ""pe-fmifted
payment of the'tree removal by the City and not the residents.
Council then proceeded to discuss the sidewalk repair and tree removal and re-
placement policy. During that discussion the following changes were made to the
proposed policy:
1. As each sidewalk area of the City is inspected, all Italian Stone Pines
and other species known to cause serious damage to City sidewalks shall
be removed. As these areas are inspected, any tree that is causing
damage to the curb, gutter, or street shall alsso'be removed, even if it
is not an Italian Stone Pine or other species. Motion made by Council -
woman Bacharach, seconded by Councilman Ryan and carried.
29 This will be a two -year program in the two -year budget and appropria-
tions are to be made as necessary to fund the removal of these problem
trees in all areas. The funds will come from the City Hall acquisition
fund in an amount not to exceed $200,000. There will be no payment
plan. on the removal of trees. Motion made by Councilwoman Bacharach
seconded by Councilman Ryan and carried,
30 Amended to include that the formal agreement between the property owner
and the City be designed in a recordable format. Motion made by
Councilwoman Bacharach, seconded by Councilman Hughes and carried.
90 Added Section D to cover vertical displacement for driveway aprons.
Added Section E to cover four (4) inch lift on ramped sidewalks.
Mot-ion - - made by Councilwoman Bacharach, seconded by Councilman
Hinchlif f e and carried.
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10. Added that the property owner pay the standard building permit fee.
Motion made by Councilman Hinchliffe, seconded by Counci lmanr Hughes- and
carried.
11. Added a cap of $150 administrative fee. Motion made by Councilman
Hinchliffe, seconded by Councilman Ryan and carried.
12. Added payment in arrears will be subject to standard lien process.
Motion made by Councilwoman Bacharach, seconded by Councilman Hinch-
liffe and carried.
13. Amended to permit the monthly payment plan for amounts of $500 or grea-
ter. Motion made by Councilman Hughes, seconded by Councilman Hinch-
liffe and carried.
14. Deleted (with previous motion).
16. Add Section B: staff person as contact; and Section C: one -half of
the City's estimate or property owner's payment (with proof of pay-
ment) whichever is less. Motion made by Councilwoman Bacharach, secon-
ded by Councilman Hughes and carried.
17. Deleted. Motion made by Councilwoman Bacharach, seconded by Councilman
Hughes and carried.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
At 10:15 P.M. the Mayor called a
brief recess. The meeting recon-
vened at 10:25 P.M.
AUDIENCE QUESTIONS - GEORGIA CLARKE, Mrs. Clarke presented a fire peti-
26157 BARKSTONE DRIVE (603) tion signed by the Homeowners of
Barkstone Drive. This petition
expressed their concern for the
fire condition they feel exists in the undeveloped City property situated
directly west and adjacent to Barkstone Drive.
It was the consensus of Council that staff contact the Fire Department and
report back on these discussions at the next meeting.
Also responding to the Mayor's call for audience questions was Randy Iwasaka,
28075 Ella Road who requested extension of the playing time at Hesse Park for
AYSO. This extension would be until 2:30 P.M.
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Councilman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe and carried to
refer this item to Leisure Services Director Mary Thomas and report back at the
next meeting.
SOLICITATION ORDINANCE
(1801)
City Manager Guluzzy presented the
September 3 Staff Memorandum and
recommended introduction of this
proposed ordinance revising regu-
lations for solicitation and
amending the Rancho Palos Verdes
Municipal Code.
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Council then briefly discussed whether political activity would be included in
this ordinance, if the ordinance would require posting of signs at homes for
bidding - solicitation, and the fact that the City would now be required to issue
permits to those soliciting within the City.
Councilman Hughes moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and carried to have the
City Attorney draft an ordinance that makes it a misdemeanor to solicit at homes
where no solicitation signs are posted; include a provision that a solicitor
must leave when told, also include restriction on hours and-some requirement for
identification.
VARIANCE NO. 121 - APPEAL City Manager Guluzzy presented the
(1804) Staff Memorandum of September' 3 on
this Variance Appeal at 30523
Cartier Drive. Staff recommended
dismissal of this appeal of the
Planning Commission's denial on
the applicant's request for a variance to allow an illegally converted garage.
Applicant Joey Schaefer, requested that the Council allow this garage and cited
the fact that they have invested a considerable amount of money in converting
the garage. She also said there was ample parking in the neighborhood.
S ince: �t:hei Planning. -Commission meeting minutes on this matter were not avai- lab-le ,
Councilwoman, Bacharach moved,. seconded by Councilman Hughes to continue this
item to September 17. Motion carried.
REQUEST TO. HAVE C.U.P.- -PROCESSED City Manager Guluzzy presented the
PRIOR TO SPECIFIC -PLAN September 3 Staff Memorandum on
(701 X 1804) this request that a conditional
use permit application for a small
shopping center at the corner- of
Western and Crestwood he processed
"in a timely fashion to the extent
practicable." On June 20, 1985 the Council approved a policy regarding new com-
mercial development on Western Avenue relative to the preparation of a specific
plan. That policy provided that staff delay hearings on new commercial applica-
tions while proceeding as rapidly as possible on preparing specific plans and, if
any specific plans are not completed when application deadlines are reached, to
impose -�a moratorium until the plans are done. Staff recommended reaffirmation
of the Council policy.
The applicant in this matter, Tom Layman, 19725 Sherman Way, Canoga Park and the
applicant's attorney, Robert Ozell presented the background on this project and
sited the financial impact they will experience if the C.U.P. is not processed.
Council then questioned if the applicant would re- submit their plans if they did
not meet these specific plans. and generally inquired about the timeframe on
their application, Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes
and oarr_ied, to re --a_f firm the Council's policy.
PALOS VERDES TRANSIT ANALYSIS -
CONSULTING SERVICES
(1505)
City Manager Guluzzy presented the
September 3 Staff Memorandum and
recommended that Council consider
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the consultant evaluations made by
the Transit Advisory Committee in
selecting a consultant to perform
a service analysis on Palos Verdes
Transit,
Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe and carried that
a sub-committee of herself, Transit Advisory Committee Chairman Margaret Blue,
Mayor McTaggart, and Charles Abbott review the proposals submitted.
ABALONE COVE LANDSLIDE ABATEMENT City Manager Guluzzy presented the
DISTRICT - APPOINTMENT OF BOARD September 3 Staff Memorandum which
MEMBER (106 X 1801) recommended that Council appoint
Mary D. Sheridan for a four (4)
year term, Seymour Y. Warner for a
four (4) year term, Harriett V.
Medve, for a four (4) year term,
and Steven L. King for a two (2) year term to the ACLAD Board of Directors.
Councilman Hughes moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and carried to approve the
staff recommendation.
KLONDIKE CANYON LANDSLIDE ABATEMENT
DISTRICT - APPOINTMENT OF TWO
MEMBERS (106 X 1801)
City Manager Guluzzy presented the
September 3 Staff Memorandum which
recommended appointing' 'Charles' 'B .
Hotchkiss and Bernard L. Prober t
to the Klondike Canyon Geological
Hazard Abatement District to a
four (4) year term to expire Sep-
tember, 1989,
Councilman Hughes moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan to approve the staff recom-
mendation. The motion carried on a 4 -0, with Councilman Hinchliffe abstaining.
LANDSLIDE SUBCOMMITTEE
(1801)
Councilman Hinchliffe presented
the report dated August 22,
prepared by Robert Stone & Asso-
ciates and entitled Report -on
Geologic Investigation Origin 'of
Canyon Along Valley View,-Road He
moved, seconded by Councilman
Hughes and carried to accept the
report and make it public,
LEGISLATION (306) Councilwoman Bacharach moved,
seconded by Councilman Ryan and
carried to support SB 300 and
ACA 7; and oppose SCA No. 27 .
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
ORDINANCE N0, 194
ADJOURNMENT
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CITY CLERK
A brief discussion ensued
regarding the contents of this
ordinance and it was the consensus
that a work session be held on
September 17 at 6:30 P.M. to
discuss the entire ordinance.
At 12:00 A.M. the meeting ad-
journed to September 9 on motion
of Councilwoman Bacharach .
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