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CC MINS 19850319M I N U T E S RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 19, 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, RYAN, & MAYOR McTAGGART ABSENT: NONE Also present were City Manager Donald F. Guluzzy, City Attorney Steve Dorsey, Director of Environmental Services Sharon W. Hightower, City Clerk Jo Purcell, Public Works Director Gordon Siebert, Associate Planner Steve Rubin, and Assistant Planner Greg Fuz. CEREMONIAL MATTER: Mayor McTaggart presented to Tom Martin, on behalf of Senator Bob Beverly, a proclamation in recognition of his being named Legislator of the year. WAIVER OF FULL READING OF Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Councilman Hinchliffe 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 additions: Marymount C.U.P., Senate Bill 1660, status of Forrestal, and Y.M.C.A. Award. The agenda as amended was approved on motion of Councilwoman Bacharach, seconded by Councilman Hughes and carried. CONSENT CALENDAR RESOL. NO. 85 -17 - REGISTER OF DEMANDS #700CP.3 The Consent Calendar was approved as follows on motion of Councilwoman Bacharach, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe, RESOLUTION NO. 85-17 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING FUNDS FROM WHICH SAME ARE TO BE PAID WAS ADOPTED, LEGISLATION Supported SB 75, SB 433, and AB 230. (306) Opposed SB 286. LADERA LINDA Renewed Special Use Permit No. 20 through EXTENSION OF December 15, 1985. SPECIAL USE PERMIT (1201 X 1804) RESOL, N0, 85 -18 AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CITY RECORDS (301) TRACT N0. 39672 - VANDE RL I P PARK (1201) HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD RESURFACING (1404 ) (1) Approved the Retention and Destruc- tion schedules and Policy. (2) Adopted RESOLUTION NO, 85 -18 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CITY RECORDS AS PROVIDED BY SECTION 34090 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. Approved the electrical hook -up to the Vanderlip Park meter through June 30, 1985. Authorized deferral of the Hawthorne Boulevard Resurfacing Project to the FY 1985 -86 Capital Improvement Program. 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 TRACT NOS. 39672 & 39673 - City Manager Guluzzy presented the IN -LIEU COASTAL FEES March 19 memorandum and summarized the (1411) applicant's letter of March 14, 1985 wherein they described their condition for payment of the $312,000 for Coastal In -Lieu Fees. Representing Tumanjan & Tumanjan was Joe Barnett, 2592 Via Tejon, Palos Verdes Estates, who requested that Council consider the applicant's request that no interest be collected until the units have closed escrow. Also speaking on behalf of the applicant was Peter Delgado, 22939 Hawthorne Boulevard, who responded to Council's questions regarding the October 17, 1984 inspection by the County of Los Angeles. Additionally, he requested release of certain bonds for these two tracts. COUNCIL -2- MARCH 19,11985 #700CP.3.1 City Engineer Winslow summarized the status of the various performance bonds for both of these tracts. Council then discussed whether other Coastal In -Lieu Fees have been applied to other developers, whether the City should charge the interest retroactive to October 17, 1984, and the status of some of the various bonds such as the Vanderlip Park Bond, Storm Drain Maintenance, Sanitary Sewer, and Street Improvement Bond. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes and carried, to release the following Bonds on Tract No. 39673: Storm Drain Bond No. 104242 in the amount of $46,000, Sanitary Sewer Bond No. 104240 in the amount of $106,000 and Street Improvement Bond No. 104245 in the amount of $297,800. Additionally, to release 50% of the Vanderlip Park Bond No. 103651 in the amount of $100,000. Councilman Hinchliffe moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan that for Tract No. 39673 the following changes would be made to the agreement: (1) In -lieu fees can be used for provision of affordable housing or other facilities which miti- gate the impact of the project, including, but not limited to, parks, bikeways, sidewalks, access -ways, trails, etc. (2) Payment will be due at close of escrow of each unit. Any fees not paid by August 1, 1985 will be subject to 10% interest relating back to October 17, 1984. (3) All in -lieu fees and interest must be paid no later than March 19, 1986. (4) Tumanjan & Tumanjan will post a bond to cover all interest in the sum of $22,000 to insure that interest will be paid. For Tract No. 39672 the agreement will be amended as in Number 1 for Tract 39673. The applicant will pay those fees upon final inspection, or close of escrow, whichever occurs first. The motion carried on a 4 - 1 vote with Councilwoman Bacharach voting in opposition. The City Attorney was instructed to prepare documents in accordance with these instructions. RECESS At 8:56 P.M. the Mayor declared a brief recess. At 9:10 P.M. the meeting recon- vened with the same members present. BUS BENCHES AND SHELTERS City Manager Guluzzy presented the (1505) March 19, 1985 memorandum which contained recommendations to authorize painting, repair, and relocation of some existing bus benches and proposed locations for new bus benches, as well as proposed locations for bus shelters and rendering for the design of the shelters. Council then questioned whether all of the shelters had benches, if they had safety lighting and if all the locations needed lights. Additionally, Council inquired of the requests that had been received for bus shelters, the criteria used in determining the location for the shelters, and the length of time it would take for installation for the benches. Additional inquiries per- tained to the maintenance cost for the shelters, if adequate right -of -way space existed at all of these shelter locations, and if there should be a phase program for installing these shelters to gather experience with maintenance and possibly vandalism. COUNCIL -3- MARCH 19, 1985 #700CP.3.2 Speaking in favor of installing bus benches on Western Avenue was Mr. Bob West, representing the Rolling Hills Homeowners Association. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe to approve the staff recommendation for the 40 proposed locations for new bus benches. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes to amend the motion to purchase 8 benches for Western Avenue for a six month trial period. The amendment carried on a 3 - 2 vote with Councilman Hinchliffe and Councilwoman Bacharach voting in opposition. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan to approve 15 proposed locations for bus shelters using scheme 2 failed on a roll call vote with Councilmembers Hinchliffe, Hughes and Mayor McTaggart voting in opposition. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach to approve installa- tion of shelters using scheme number 1 with the decision on the locations to be referred to the Transit Advisory Committee. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: HINCHLIFFE, BACHARACH, RYAN, HUGHES, AND MAYOR McTAGGART NOES" NONE ABSENT: NONE PORTUGUESE BEND - City Manager Guluzzy presented the SOFTBALL FIELD March 19, 1985 staff memorandum which (1201) recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk sign a contract with Sunrise Landscape to grade the field, install brickdust, install drains, modify irrigation, reestablish the turf, and install foul line fencing at Portuguese Bend fields. The cost for this is not to exceed $24,160. Additionally, he referred to the March 19, 1985 memorandum which con- tained the recommendation to add Alternate No. 2 to the approved bid thus making the total cost for this project at $25,988. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes to adopt the staff recommendation using Alternative 2 and the necessary budget transfer: The motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: HINCHLIFFE, BACHARACH, RYAN, HUGHES, AND MAYOR McTAGGART NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE TRACT NO. 32574 - City Manager Gulu zzy presented the C.U.P. N0. 23 REVISION- March 19, 1985 staff memorandum which APPEAL OF PLANNING recommended that the appeal be dismissed COMMISSION DENIAL thereby affirming the Planning Com- (1411) mission's denial of this revision. Representing the applicant was Mr. Kurt Nelson, of JCC Enterprises, 22330 Hawthorne Boulevard, who summarized the applicant's request and described the nature of the lot for this proposed home. Richard Gould, the Architect, 346 Virginia Avenue, E1 Segundo, described how the house was set back from the street and would be built on the downside of the slope. The applicant, James COUNCIL -4- MARCH 19, 1985 #700CP.3.3 Tamm, 10505 Spyglass Hill Road, Monterey Park, questioned the decision of the Planning Commission in denying his request for this revision. Also speaking in favor of this revision were residents of the area: Robert Morrison, 3517 Palo Vista Drive, Dave Whittlese, 32524 Sea Cliff Drive. Representing the Planning Commission was Commissioner Peter Von Hagen who stated that the majority of the Planning Commission felt that the home would encroach into the view corridor and the open space requirements. Also representing the Planning Commission was Louella Wike who cited some of the rationale for the Planning Commissions's decision on this matter. She was concerned about the overall cumulative effect of large homes on smaller size lots. Council then questioned the view of the home from Palos Verdes Drive South, whether the amount of. open space was the same of that provided for the RPD, the zoning per acre, the fact than this plan is less obtrusive than the originally approved footprint, the view protection that it provides for surrounding resi- dence, and inquired about the elevation of the home from Palos Verdes Drive South. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan to grant the appeal and reverse the Planning Commission's decision. Additionally, that there be a deed restriction limiting the height of the house to the approved plans. The motion carried on a 4 - 1 vote with Mayor McTaggart voting in opposition. ORDINANCE NO. 193 - City Manager Guluzzy presented the REVISION TO BUILDING March 19, 1985 staff memorandum which LAWS recommended introducing this proposed (201) ordinance to adopt the revised Los Angeles County Building Codes. Council discussion centered on whether a subcommittee should be formed to review the changes in the uniform Building Code, if the City can vary from the Uniform Code, and whether the County is more or less restrictive than the State adopted Codes. ORDINANCE N0. 193 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, TITLE 26, BUILDING CODE, TITLE 28, PLUMBING CODE AND TITLE 29, MECHANICAL CODE MAKING AMENDMENTS TO SAID CODES AND AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE was presented by title. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes and carried to waive further reading and INTRODUCE ORDINANCE N0. 1930 HAWTHORNE BLVD. MEDIAN (1404 ) Boulevard median from Indian Peak Road Manager suggested that these proposed Public Works budget for FY 1985 -860 City Manager Guluzzy presented the March 19, 1985 staff memorandum which recommended that staff be directed to explore issues and possibilities of rehabilitating the astroturf on Hawthorne south to Ocean Crest Road. The City alternatives be considered as part of the COUNCIL -5- MARCH 19, 1985 #700CP.3.4 It was the consensus of Council that staff investigate all three alternatives listed in the staff report. PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE - CITY COUNCIL JOINT MEETING (1201) MODEL CHARTER CITY It was the consensus of Council 'to hold a joint meeting with the Parks & Recrea- tion Committee on April 30, 1985 at 6:00 P.M. City Manager Guluzzy referred to the March 7, 1985 letter from the citizens forum on self - government requesting that the City participate in a study for Model City Charter revisions. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach and carried, to receive and file this letter. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS rah a TV Council requested that a report on the status of the Cable TV be included in the City Manager's weekly Status Report. Marymount Conditional Use Councilman Ryan requested that staff Permit prepare a list of the Conditional Use Permit conditions and the extent of compliance with those conditions at Marymount. It was the general consensus that this item would be on the next City Council meeting agenda. Communications from the Mayor and City Council CITY MANAGER REPORTS: AB No. 148 - Lottery Retailers (306) Councilwoman Bacharach reviewed the Council's policy whereby letters from the Mayor on behalf of the Council would be reviewed by the full Council. City Manager Guluzzy reported on the following matters. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan to support AB 148. The motion carried on a 4 - l vote with Councilman Hinchliffe voting in opposi- tion. COUNCIL -6- MARCH 19, 1985 #700CP.3.5 SB 1660 — Vested Rights Bill (30 6 ) Y.M.C.A. AWARD FORRE STAL VIA COLINITA UP -DATE ADJOURNMENT It was the consensus that staff should find out how this specifically effected the City Council, Mayor McTaggart will be presenting this award to Dr. Detjen on March 29. The Public Works Department is planting this area and repairing the valves. As a result of seven 4 hour shifts the Sheriff reported that 52 hazardous citations had been issued, twonon- hazardous and onearrest was made. At 11:07 P.M. the meeting adjourned to March 26, 1985 at 7:00 P.M. on motion of Councilman Hinchliffe. COUNCIL —7— MARCH 19, 1985 #700CP.3.6 G YOR COUNCIL —7— MARCH 19, 1985 #700CP.3.6