CC MINS 19850909 ADJM I N U T E S
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
September 9, 1985
The meeting was called to order at 7 :30 p.m. by Mayor John McTaggart,
notice having been given with affidavit thereto on file.
PRESENT: BACHARACH, HUGHES and MAYOR McTAGGART
ABSENT: RYAN
LATE ARRIVAL: HINCHLIFFE at 7:43 per.
Also present were City Manager Donald F. Guluzzy, E. S. Director
Sharon Hightower, Finance Director Greg Beaubien, Public Works
Director Charles Abbott, and Director of Leisure Services Mary
Thomas,
AYSO - Extended Hours Mary Thomas reported on her
at Hesse Park meeting with AYSO Region 10
representatives. A mutual
agreement was reached whereby the activities would be backed up
a couple of hours, to start at 7 :00 a.m. and be through by
1:00 p.m. No change in policy would be required.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM City Manager Guluzzy summarized
Final Review handouts distributed at the start
of the meeting including a
computer printout of man days per project,, a brief synopsis of the
Capital Improvement Program budget from CAA, and a report prepared
by the Public Works Director on project funding and an update
estimate, The reports and co.itm.ent of FAU funds and other
funds available for the projects were discussed.
PVD* West 'and South Reconstruction -- The City needs
Assistance in getting the plans from the County for
this project, which have been in preparation for almost
a year. It was suggested that the Mayor contact Deane
Dana for his help in expediting the plans.
H-awthorne-Boulevard - Economic advantages of proceeding
wit t is project as soon as possible were discussed.
If the work would be de 1 ayed , -much more extensive and
costly repairs, possibly total reconstruction, would be
involved.
Undergro- unding- Utilities - Areas for undergrounding were
iscusse , especially the high voltage, view - blocking
lines along Crest P.oad, from, the main distribution
center on Highridge to Deadman`s Canyon. The formula
for funding also was discussed, and the Public Works
Director said he would check with Edison to determine
which projects available funds would cover. It was the
consensus that staff should get ir,.ore cost information so
priorities could be re- evaluated.
Bus Stop She'lt'ers - Status of construction of the shelters
and the' 1-rpact of discontinuance of bus lines serving the
area were discussed.
Bikeway* Funds - Councilmembers discussed using available
e eway funds for a path from Monaco around Crest to
Ridgecrest School to acco = odate students. Also, various
on -road and off -road paths on Palos ,Verdes Drive were
considered. The Public Works Director is to reappraise
bikeway paths.
Drainage* Syste .s - Discussion involved Altam.ira Canyon,
Narcissa Drive and Sweetbay Road (page 64 in the CIF) ,
drains on private streets. The Public Works Director
said that page 64 should have been removed from the CIF.
Via Lorado Drain also was discussed. It was stated that
e cost of street repairs following flooding and storm
damage should be brought to the attention of Deane Dana,
40 City, Wide CoIlector/Loca'l' Streets Sign Upgrad ing - The
City Manager was directed to provide more information
on this program.
(6 01 x Crest Road /Hawthorne Blvd, Resurfacing - Councilwoman
1404) Bac arac -owed, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe, motion
carried, that this project be funded from Trust Deposits.
Pavement* Managevent, System - Council and staff discussed
putting t es program en a different part of the budget,
Palo's Verdes, Drive South Median Improvements- Discussion
involved prove ing design service only and formation of
an assessmLent district because of an indication that
residents wished to volunteer assistance. Staff reported
that a tract map would be coring through with a condition
for a median, and the developer would need some guidelines.
(1201) iV Parkig Lt Dract inage - Following discussion
of problem's at the site , Councl man Hughes moved, seconded
by Councilman Hinchliffe, that this project be included in
the budget and funding from grant money be investigated,
The motion carried on a 3 -1 vote with Councilwoman Bacharach
voting against.
Portuguese Bend Picnic, and Del Cerro Park - O and M costs
were discussed and the types t equipment of a ue provided. Council
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questioned the need for additional tot lots; and staff
reported there was a tremendous number of participants
in the "Mommy and Me" prograys .
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Point- Vicente, Ground., Cover - Parks and Recreation Committee
is looking at the whole--issue of what should be there. The
Public Works Department is taking core samples at various
parts of the park to determine the underground water effects,
Consideration is being given to taking out all of the vegetation.
It was requested that the P & R Committee work on a recom-
mendation, and also, that the attorney report at the next
- reeting regarding cost adjustments by the designer. Staff
support okayed if needed.
Ladera, Linda, Paddle Tennis Lights - Responding to questions
about these lights, staff said-that the courts were situated
so they would not bother nearby residents.
Point Vicente Park - Area IV - Education Center - It was the
consensus that this--item-be remove from the TUdget,
Sanitation, Di- strict Site Improvements - A change of land
use designation for this site was discussed, such as from
passive to active, because of a request by AYSO for a
playing field there. Community input would be needed
before a decision would be made . The Parks and Recreation
Committee should consider the proposal and make a recom-
mendation on what would be involved.
Hawthorne, Boulevard A -stro -Turf Median - It was requested
at a March-
arc -memorandum f rom t h e Public Works Director be
brought back with a reco mendation regarding alternatives
available.
City Hall '- -Building 'Renovation - The City Manager reviewed
ivarlous options and proposals- from the private sector which
were being considered, along with possible effects on
negotiations for acquisition of the property. It was agreed
that a near future workshop should be arranged to discuss
this issue.
RECESS - 10:55-11:00 P.M. Meeting reconvened with
all members present except
Councilman Ryan .
OPERATING BUDGET The City Manager reviewed changes made
Final Review in the Operating Budget, which were
listed in a proposed resolution for
adoption of the budgets. The Redevelopment Agency budget had been
deleted and is to be considered separately. Copies of this budget
were distributed to those persons present. Council concurrence
would be needed for a 19 -hour person to assist the Finance Director
on the tree removal program, and the amount of $7,000 shown for
1985 --86 and $8,000 for 1986-87, included postage and other expenses.
There was discussion as to whether the entire amount should be
shown in the first year and whether part --time personnel would be
needed for only part of the second year .
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It was suggested that an Item. 6 be added showing that General Fund
projected revenues and reserve balance funds would be available to
balance the budget, Line 6 would show "Transfer from Reserves."
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BUDGET The City Manager referred to page 2
of the budget saying it was put
together on his best estimate of what the agency was going to do.
He summarized changes that had been made, such as no amount being
shown for an EIR in either year, nor for the seawall revetment.
Item 17 was added to cover the cost of the Finance Director's time
and effort including work for the State and County in connection
with the program. The flow of funds from the State was discussed,
and there was a consensus to hold off on the Redevelopment Agency
budget until a future -meeting .
REVENUE RAISING STRATEGIES The City Manager discussed possible
revenue sources including:
A 25 -cent tax on Marineland admissions which would
generate approximately $250,000 based on estimated
annual attendance of 1,000,000 people.
A per unit business license fee (for refuse collection)
charging everybody $10 per unit per year would raise
about $100,000 per year; or if $50 per unit would be
charged, $500,000 would be realized,
Raising other business license fees from a base of $31 to
$45, would generate about $41,000. Another $25,000 would
be realized if the floor of $50,000 would be lowered to
$10,000. It was esti-rated that $40,000 to $50,000 per
year in revenue was being lost due to the lack of staff
for aggressive enforcement.
Fees on condominiums of three or more units would raise
approximately $10,000 with staff costs included.
Relative merits of the different measures as well as ordinance
requirements were discussed. It was suggested that each of the
foregoing items be considered at separate Council meetings, and
that interested groups be notified.
EMPLOYEE SALARY SURVEY It was requested that this item be
included under City Manager reports
for the first meeting in October,
and that a report be included regarding "catchup" activity over
the past two or three years.
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ADJOURN MENT At 12:01 a .m. the meeting
was adjourned on motion of
Councilwoman Bacharach and
carried.
ATTEST:
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