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CC MINS 19850205M I N U T E S RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 5, 1985 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor John McTaggart at the Hesse Park Community Center, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, roll call was answered as follows: PRESENT: HINCHLIFFE, BACHARACH, HUGHES, & MAYOR McTAGGART LATE ARRIVAL: RYAN @ 7:33 P.M. Also present were City Manager Donald F. Guluzzy, City Attorney Steve Dorsey, Director of Environmental Services Sharon W. Hightower, City Clerk Jo Purcell, and Public Works Director Gordon Siebert. WAIVER OF FULL READING OF Councilman Hughes moved, seconded by ORDINANCES AND 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 agenda was amended by placing the Appeal of the Planning Commission Denial of General Plan Amendment No. 15 as the first item of business under Continued Business. The agenda as amended was approved on motion of Councilman Hughes, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach and carried. CONSENT CALENDAR SOUTH BAY CITIES COMMUNITY TRANSIT GUIDE (1505) #700CP -.3 The Consent Calendar was approved as follows on motion of Councilwoman Bacharach, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe. Authorized an expenditure of $900 for printing of the South Bay Community Transit Guide. TRANSIT CONTRACTOR'S CONTRACT Adopted the revised contract with Transit AMENDMENT (1505) Contractors for P. V. Transit service through June 30, 1985. Later in the meeting this contract was further amended to revise the "Term" of the contract by allowing each city to separately contract for services, and amend the Equipment Section to give the City the ability to purchase additional service. RESOL. N0. 85 -6 - RESOLUTION NO. 85 -6 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF REGISTER OF DEMANDS THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING FUNDS FROM WHICH SAME ARE TO BE PAID WAS ADOPTED. BUS SHELTERS /AWARD OF (1) Awarded design contract to Black, DESIGN CONTRACT O'Dowd & Associates for design of bus (1505) stop shelters on a time and material basis at a cost not to exceed $3,800. (2) Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Work Authorization contract with Black, O'Dowd & Associates. RE S OL . NO* 85-7 APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR LADERA LINDA SITE ACQUISITION (1201) IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT N0. 4 (901) RESOLUTION NO. 85 -7 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER ROBERTI Z -' BERG URBAN SPACE AND RECREATION PROJECT FOR LADERA LINDA SITE ACQUISITION WAS ADOPTED. Released the labor and material and faithful performance Bond No. 014809 in the amount of $427,530.86. The motion to approve the Consent Calendar carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: HINCHLIFFE , BACHARACH, RYAN, HUGHES, AND MAYOR McTAGGART NONE NONE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT N0, 15 Councilman Hinchliffe moved, seconded by AND ZONE CHANGE N0. 14 - Councilwoman Bacharach and carried to set APPLICANT: MR & MRS ZAMFIRESCU a public hearing on this matter for (701) March 5, 1985. VIA COLINITA City Manager Guluzzy presented-the (1502) February 5 staff report which recommended not to close or partially close Via Col inita and /or First Street. Director Siebert summarized the analysis on this situation and the Traffic Committee's finding that closing Via Colinita and First Street would require modification of some of the traffic signals along Western Avenue at an esti- mated cost of $45,000. The majority of the Committee felt that the volume of traffic using Enrose, General, and the other streets in this area presented more of an inconvenience to the residents rather than an actual safety hazard. COUNCIL -2- February 5, 1985 # 700CP -3 ,1 Council then questioned the following elements of the traffic situation in that area: if the City of Los Angeles will be upgrading the signal at 9th and Western, what arterials exist between 9th and Western Avenue, the accident rate of this street compared with other residential streets in the City, and if it is calculated according to miles traveled. Additionally, the Council questioned the traffic volume for Via Colinita and Enrose. Speaking in support of the Traffic recommendation were the following resi- dents: Franklin Weiss, 30711 Via La Cresta, President of the Rancho Palos Verdes Council of Homeowners. Paul Garmus, 3324 Seaclaire Drive, President of Mediterrania Homeowners Association, Ralph Ortolano, 3776 Coolheights, and U. E. Schubach, 15 Golden Spur Lane, President of the Rockinghorse Property Owners Association. These speakers stressed the inconvenience caused by the closure of this street, and questioned the accident rate purported by some of the residents, Speaking in opposition to the recommendation were the following residents of the area: Gerald Miller, 29651 Enrose Avenue, Walter Donahue, 29679 Enrose Avenue, and representing the Enrose Safety Committee was Carol Donahue, 29679 Enrose Avenue. They referred to the community plan for the San Pedro area prepared by the City of Los Angeles which proposed a freeway on -ramp for Trudie Avenue. They also questioned if the data used in the Traffic Safety Study were recent figures. Representing the Traffic Committee was Chairman Tim O'Shea who commented that the Traffic Committee had spent a great deal of time trying to find a solution to this problem, and cited the Committee's recommendation that sidewalks, street lights, and additional traffic enforcement be considered for the area. Additionally, that the School District consider monitoring the lunch hour traffic from the High School. The Traffic Committee did not feel that there was a severe traffic problem or safety problem on these streets. Council then inquired as to the effectiveness of the additional patrolling in the area, if the traffic was indeed a real problem in the area, and how the street lights and sidewalks would improve the safety of the area. Also speaking in opposition to the recommendation were Armend Kelsie, 2122 General Avenue, and Denise Miller, 29651 Enrose Avenue. These residents cited the excess speeding and traffic for that residential street, Representing the Sheriff's Department was Traffic Coordinator Sergeant Dave Thomas who talked about the additional enforcement in this area and the effects it has had on drivers. He said that radar enforcement has been used to patrol this area, however, if the residents are aware of any specific traf- fic problems, they should contact the Sheriff's Department immediately and they will try to respond to them as quickly as possible. RECESS At 9:10 P.M. Mayor McTaggart declared a brief recess. The meeting reconvened at 9:20 P.M. COUNCIL -3- February 5, 1985 # 700CP -3.2 Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Mayor McTaggart and carried, to authorize the following: (1) Direct the City Manager to report at the February 19, 1985 meeting on the cost of additional traffic enforcement for the remainder of the fiscal year. (2) Direct the Public Works Department to report back with appro- priate language and locations for special signs, (3) Send a letter to residents in the area requesting a good neighbor policy on the use of the shortcut and also to publish an article in the NEWSLETTER and send letters to Homeowners' Associa- tions within the City. (4 ) Send a letter to residents of the area advising them of the special assessment district arrangements for sidewalks and street lights. (5) Send a letter to the School District regarding the lunchtime traffic from the High School. (6) Accept the Traffic Committee's recommendation. AUDIENCE QUESTIONS Responding to the Mayor's call for audience questions was Carl Beyer, 29600 Island View Drive who inquired of the Council what can be done to improve the parking situation on Island View Drive. He cited the vision problem existing with large vehicles parked near driveways. Council discussed whether this was an appropriate time to consider this matter in light of the fact that a resolution had just been adopted prohibiting parking on Ocean Crest and Island View Drive, and the fact that the Homeowners' Associa- tions in the area could establish their own permit parking. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes that the Traffic Committee look at the problem of overnight parking of oversized and commercial vehicles city -wide. The motion carried. Also speaking about the vision safety problem on Island View Drive were James McKown, 29707 Island View, and John Bingham, 29600 Island View Drive. Minor Exception Permit No. 149 (1804 ) The applicant in this matter, Sharon Solari, 4145 Palos Verdes Drive South, requested a waiver of the fee for this Minor Exception Permit. This matter was referred back to staff with the direction that they report at the next meeting. UPPER PT. VICENTE SITE ENTRANCE City Manager Guluzzy presented the (1201) February 5 staff memorandum which recommended that the Council approve the proposed alignment of the new entrance to the Upper Pt. Vicente Park and Civic Center site. Council then inquired if there was sufficient room for a median at the entrance, what size trucks would be prohibited from using the entrance, and the effects of the School District and Coast Guard easements on this entrance. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan to approve the staff recommendation; and that staff investigate what will be needed to grant the Coast Guard and the School District easements. COUNCIL -4- February 5, 1985 #700CP -3.3 REPIPING AMENDMENT City Manager Guluzzy presented the (201) February 5 staff memorandum which recommended that the City Attorney be directed to prepare an ordinance adopting the suggested modification to the Building Code. Councilman Hinchliffe moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan to adopt the staff recommendations VANDERLIP PARK City Manager Guluzzy presented the REQUEST FOR REVISIONS February 5 staff report which made six (1201) recommendations regarding items to be completed before the acceptance of this Park. Council then questioned who will maintain this parkway, whether the trees suggested for the Park were on the approved list, and who determined what trees will be planted in the Park. Additional discussion continued regarding the use of Canary Island Pines versus Coco Palm Trees and whether this palm tree is compatible in this coastal area. Representing the Developer was Peter Delgado, 22939 Hawthorne Boulevard, Torrance who stated that the Public Works Department had approved the use of Coco Palms, that the bikeway had been inspected and approved by the City, and that the City had approved their request to make minor changes in the approved plans. The catch basin elevation, however, was inspected by the County and was reconstructed to meet specifications. He said that most of the main- tenance problems cited in the January 28 letter from Director Hightower had been attended to. Council then discussed possible view impairment resulting from the planting of Canary Island Pine versus Coco Palms. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan the following: (1) Request staff to investigate appropriateness of planting Coco Palms or any other species appropriate for that coastal area. (2) Require the developer to demonstrate to the City's satisfaction that the concrete work is constructed so as to be as durable as the approved asphalt walk by submitting a soils report (including test data) that so states. (3) Add an eight inch curb between the gravel surface and the walk. This curb to extend along the border between the gravel and the grassy area. (4) That the gravel between the bike path and bluff be replaced with decomposed granite. (5) That all items listed in the memo from the Director of Public Works dated January 28, 1985 plus painting of the railing and repair of the bike path be accomplished. (6) Replace 13 existing sprayheads with pop -up heads as agreed to by the applicant, and approve planting of grass in the parkway providing a formal agreement is submitted requiring the Homeowners' Association of Tract 39673 to maintain the parkway as part of its maintenance responsibilities. The motion carried on a 4 - 1 vote with Councilman Hinchliffe voting in opposition. COUNCIL -5- February 5, 1985 #700CP -3.4 TRACT NOS. 39672 AND 39673 - City Manager Guluzzy presented the REQUEST TO ALTER TIME OF staff memorandum of February 5 which PAYMENT OF COASTAL IN -LIEU recommended that the Council approve FEES a request to amend the time of payment (1411) of Coastal In -Lieu Fees for Tract 39672 and 39673 from final inspection to close of escrow for lots in Tract 39672 and to close of escrow and prior to occupancy of each unit in Tract 39673 with two conditions: (1) Each payment shall be $6,000 plus 10% interest compounded daily from October 17, 1984, and (2) A new agreement and bond shall be posted with the City to include language clarifying the use of the funds, as approved by the City Attorney. Representing the developer was Peter Delgado, who requested that this item be continued to the next meeting. It was the consensus of Council that the City Attorney review this matter and investigate the ramification involved. REQUEST FOR INITIATION OF GENERAL PLAN AND COASTAL SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT (701) City Manager Guluzzy presented the February 5 staff memorandum which recommended that Council deny this request to initiate a General Plan Amendment and Coastal Specific Plan Amendment for the property known as Parcel A in Sub- region 7 of the Coastal Specific Plan District. Representing the applicant was Carolyn Seitz, P. 0. Box 4321, Long Beach, Cali- fornia, who stated her disagreement with the staff recommendation. She said that one to two units per acre was not high density. Councilman Hinchliffe moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes to accept the staff recommendation and deny this request. The motion carried unanimously. NUISANCE ABATEMENT CREST ROAD (1801) vacant lot near the end of (Assessor's Parcel Number eliminated by the property City Manager Guluzzy presented the February 5 staff memorandum which re- commended that Council authorize staff to proceed with Nuisance Abatement at a Crest Road across from the Radar Station 7566 -016 -012) if the cause of the nuisance is not owner before February 20, 1985. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe to approve the staff recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. NUISANCE ABATEMENT - City Manager Guluzzy presented the 26 700 INDIAN PEAK ROAD February 5 staff memorandum which (1801) recommended that Council authorize staff to proceed with Nuisance Abate- ment at 26700 Indian Peak if the cause of the nuisance is not eliminated by the property owner before February 20, 1985. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe and carried, to approve the staff recommendation. COUNCIL -6- February 5, 1985 #700CP -3.5 TRANSIT CONTRACT Citing some deficiencies in the amendment AMENDMENT just approved by the Council, Councilwoman (1505) Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan that the Amendment be further amended as follows: paragraph 2 term - this paragraph be amended to permit continuance of the contract by one city in the case of cancellation by another city. Paragraph 3 equipment - this paragraph be amended to permit purchase of additional service by any one of the cities involved. SUB - COMMITTEE REPORTS Peninsula Transportation Joint Powers Authority Legislation Ordinance Summaary Councilwoman Bacharach reported that Palos Verdes Estates will discuss the SCAG Report on transportation at the February 12, 1985 meeting. Staff was directed to prepare a letter for our representatives indicating the effects of terminating the General Revenue Sharing Funds, Staff was directed to investigate preparation of a booklet summarizing the City's ordinances for use by the Sheriff's Deputies. Pt. Vicente Park Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and carried to direct staff to ask the County for "No Parking After 11:00 P.M." signs for the fishing access at this park location. Meeting with Homeowners' After discussion of Councilman Ryan's Associations proposal for a first Saturday meeting with Hinchlif fe and for the Council Post Office homeowners' associations, Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman carried, to direct staff to work with the Mayor to devise some means to meet with Homeowners' Associations. Post Office can't provide a Staff was directed to find out what the Peninsula Post Office Committee is proposing and also to find out why the facility on the East side. Willow Springs Trail City Attorney Dorsey summarized his re- search to determine the ownership and location of Horse Trail Easement ad- jacent to the Thomas property in Rolling Hills. He explained the legal ramifications in the prescriptive use of this trail and how those rights expired after five years of non -use of the trail. No action was taken on this matter. COUNCIL -7- February 5, 1985 # 700CP -3.6 RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AND ADJOURNMENT on motion of Councilman Hinchliffe. ATTEST: /0100') City Attorney Dorsey announced that a Closed Session would be held to discuss potential litigation. The meeting reconvened at 12:20 A.M. and adjourned aF MAYO COUNCIL -8- February 5, 1985 #700CP -3.7