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CC MINS 19850402M I N U T E S RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 2, 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, City Clerk Jo Purcell, Senior Planner Ann Negendank, 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 City Clerk announced the following additions: JPIA, City Selection Com- mittee, Weekly Status Report, and Release of bonds for Vanderlip Park & Tract 37672. The agenda as amended was approved on motion of Councilman Hughes, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach and carried. CONSENT CALENDAR The City Clerk announced that the following items were deleted from the Consent Calendar: Proclamation for the month of May and street reconstruc- tion and resurfacing. The Consent Calendar was approved as follows on motion of Councilman Hughes, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach. #701CP -.10 MINUTES Approved minutes of Adjourned meetings of (605) February 22, 23, and 24, 1985; minutes of Adjourned meeting of March 5 and regular LEGISLATION meeting of March 5; minutes of Adjourned (306) meeting of March 19 and regular meeting of March 19, 1985. PARCEL MAP 14495 Released Faithful Performance and Labor (1410) Material Bond No. 3SM 654 827 in the amount of $8,000. ORDINANCE N0, 193 ADOPTED ORDINANCE N0. 193 OF THE CITY OF BUILDING CODE RANCHO PALOS VE RDE S ADOPTING BY REFERENCE ( 201) THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, TITLE 26, BUILDING CODE, TITLE 28, PLUMBING CODE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND TITLE 29, MECHANICAL CODE MAKING BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AMENDMENTS TO SAID CODES AND AMENDING THE (601) RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE. (This ordinance was presented for first reading at the March 19, 1985 meeting.) RESURFACING PROJECT - (1) Accepted the project as complete. CAYUSE LAND & CHAPARRAL LANE (2) Released the retention. (3) (1404) Released Performance Bond No. 97600084 -095 and instructed the City Clerk to notify the Surety and the contractor. RESOL . N0. 85 -19 - ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 85 -19 OF THE CITY ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS (1502) VERDES ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS ON VARIOUS STREETS WITHIN THE CITY* CABLE TV FRANCHISE Adopted a non - refundable fee of $750 in (605) accordance with Section 13.12.070 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code. LEGISLATION Supported SB 934 - Tort Reform Bill. (306) Opposed AB 117 - Redevelopment. Re- imbursement to County for costs. AB 1473 Mandatory Redevelopment Set -Aside For School Districts. SB 115 - Restrictions on Local Investments. SB 582 - City re- imbursement mandated for full costs of County property tax administration. SB 1039 - Redevelopment - Revisions Pro- posed by Los Angeles County. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Adopted Federal "Attachment 0" procure - BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ment procedures for purchases reimbursed (601) by the City's CDBG allocation. Adopted Section 3 Affirmative Action as proposed in Attachment "A ". COUNCIL -2- APRIL 2, 1985 #701CP.10.1 TRAFFIC STUDY - AWARD OF CONTRACT (1404) RESOL. NO. 85 -20 - REGISTER OF DEMANDS TRACT 39673 - RELEASE OF WATER SYSTEM (1411) Awarded the contract to J. L. Ray & Associates in the amount of $1,900. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 85 -20 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VE RDE S ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING FUNDS FROM WHICH SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Accepted the water system as complete, released the water system bond, and directed the City Clerk to notify the Principal and Surety after placement of required markers. The motion to approve the Consent Calendar carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: HINCHLIFFE , BACHARACH , RYAN, HUGHES, AND MAYOR McTAGGART NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE SEWER PETITION FOR BRONCO DRIVE (901) City Manager Guluzzy presented the staff memorandum of April 2 which recommended Council approve the petition format and require that the petition be returned with a 60% sign -up on or before September 3 , 19850 Speaking in opposition to this District was Ted Bruinsma, Rockinghorse Road, who said that he represented the "No On Sewer Committee." He said that 62% of the people in the area are against this district, that there was disagreement and uncertainty about the district, and referred to the summary of the anti -sewer canvass that he had conducted. This summary listed the total number of parcels as 159, 98 residents against, 34 for, and 27 were unable to be contacted. Council then questioned if it was necessary to circulate this petition for six months, if the petition could guarantee a price at this stage, and, if the costs are underestimated, if the City will have to pay the difference. They also questioned whether there was a need for such a district, if a reimbursement district could be established for people who will have to pay a larger share of the installation costs, and the reason for the gerrymandering of the district boundaries. Additional comments disclosed that the $12,000 estimate was subject to final design of the district. COUNCIL -3- APRIL 2, 1985 #701CP.10.2 Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes to approve the peti- tion format with the following amendments_.: (1) that it contain an explanation of "Majority Protest ". (2) That a letter accompany the petition explaining the rights of the opponents and proponents and also explain why the City is involved in this process. (3) Require a 60% sign -up on or before July 15, 1985. (4) That the petition explain that the assessment is subject to final design of the system and may exceed preliminary estimate of $12,000. The motion carried on a 4 - 1 vote with Councilman Hinchliffe voting in opposition. It was requested that the City Attorney review the petition format and that a copy of it accompany the City Manager's Weekly Status Report. PERMIT PARKING SAN RAMON DRIVE (1502) City Manager Guluzzy presented the April 2 staff report which recommended adoption of a resolution establishing permit parking on San Ramon Drive. Speaking for a number of residents in that area was Mary Knight, 2810 San Ramon Drive. She summarized the background of the original conditional use permit to Marymount and cited the fact that the student population had grown from 250 to 650 students. Additionally, she went on to describe the impact this had on the neighborhood: Student parking on all the side streets, student activities into the night hours and on weekends, and lights shining into nearby homes from cars using the facility and staff parking lot. Also expressing their concerns about the impact of Marymount were Frances Cornelius, 2736 San Ramon Drive, Michael Bak- Boychuck. These residents ques- tioned the expansion of the facility with the installation of the volleyball courts, the impact of the permit parking on other streets . Council then discussed if future construction and development at the school could be tied to the solving of the parking problem, whether 250 students was part of the original record on which the conditional use permit was issued, the grounds on which the CUP could be reconsidered, if the City could limit enrollment at the school, whether a moratorium could be placed on the college until the parking situation has been remedied, and if the school subcommittee should meet with representatives of Marymount to discuss these issues. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe to table this matter until the next meeting so the subcommittee, City Attorney and staff have an opportunity to examine the conditional use permit, particularly Condi -tion No. 2. Additionally, that staff should determine if it is appropriate that the bus should use the back parking lot for dropping off students. The motion carried. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - Senior Planner Ann Negendank presented MARYMOUNT COLLEGE the April 2 staff report which recom- (1804) mended that Council endorse the plan to ensure compliance of Condition No. 4 and 6 by April 18, 1985 and work with the college on a new parking lot and redirect traffic flow by August 1, 1985. Again representing the neighbors in the area was Mrs. Mary Knight, who referred to the nuisance petition to the Council regarding the present enrollment, hours and activities of Marymount College, and how they impacted the neighborhood. She presented the Council with a petition signed by 57 residents of the area. COUNCIL -4- APRIL 2, 1985 #701CP .10.3 (That petition is on file with the City Clerk's office.) Mrs. Knight requested that the City Council take action to reduce the parking problem, the enrollment, and limit the length of hours that activities take place at the college. Addi- tionally, she explained the location and the possible impacts of the proposed volleyball courts. Also, expressing her concern about the conditions in the neighborhood was Diane Smith who, among other things, was concerned about the trash problem and the parking problem in the area. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes and carried, to adopt the staff recommendation and request the subcommittee to discuss these issues when they meet with representatives of Marymount. Additionally, that these items be presented at the next City Council meeting. RECESS - RECONVENE CHANGE IN AGENDA STREET RECONSTRUCTION/ RESURFACING - REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (1404) At 10:00 P.M. the Mayor called a brief recess. The meeting reconvened at 10:15 P.M. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe to reopen the agenda and consider item A -11 as the next item of business, City Manager Guluzzy presented the staff memorandum of April 2 which recommended the following: (1) Council authorize staff to request proposals for engineering design for selected arterial streets. (2) Include these projects in the 1986 Capital Improvement Program. Public Works Director Siebert clarified the length of time and procedure necessary for getting the funding and doing the engineering and design for these proposed projects, Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes to adopt the staff recom- mendation. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: HINCHLIFFE, HUGHES, BACHARACH, RYAN, AND MAYOR McTAGGART NOES: NONE HUMANE SOCIETY CONTRACT FOR 1985 -86 (104) 1985 -86 in the amount of $78,843. ( 2 ) $18.00 and $9.00 beginning July 1, 1985 lishing these rates be adopted. City Manager Guluzzy presented the April 2 staff report which recommended: (1) Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign an agreement with the Humane Society for services during That dog license fees be increased to and that the proposed resolution estab - Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach and carried, to approve the contract with the Humane Society and adopt RESOLUTION N0. 85 -21 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ESTABLISHING FEES TO BE CHARGED AND BAIL TO BE SET PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 6 - ANIMALS. COUNCIL -5- APRIL 2. 1985 #701CP -10.4 ABALONE COVE BEACH PARK LEASE (1201) present operations and provide a 30 -day City Manager Guluzzy presented the April 2 staff memorandum which recommend- ed that the Council maintain the lease with the County of Los Angeles for Abalone Cove Beach Park and continue its cancellation clause. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach to adopt the staff recommendation. A brief discussion followed regarding the condition of several items at the park. Councilwoman Bacharach proposed an amendment to request that the County repair the steps or else provide the funding for their repair. The amendment was seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe and carried. The main motion carried. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Landslide A brief discussion took place on the pro- posed Bill introduced by Assemblyman Felando. Mayor McTaggart reported that he would be meeting with the Assemblyman's Aide on April 3 and would advise him of the Council's feeling about this Legis- lation. Post. Office Councilman Ryan reported on a petition being circulated by a resident who was concerned about the Post Office develop - ment on Highridge. The resident was requesting more sensible development on that site. Contract Cities Councilman Hughes reported on the Contract Cities' nomination of Mr. Schapell to be that organization's representative on LAFCO. JPIA Referring to a letter received from the Joint Powers Insurance Authority requesting approval for the admittance of La Habra Heights to the JPIA, Councilman Hughes requested Council's approval for that city's admission. It was the con- sensus of Council to approve this request. Status Report Councilman Ryan inquired if it was necessary to include all of the Treasurer's Report in the City Manager's Weekly Status Report and requested that the material in general be checked for duplications. COUNCIL -6- APRIL 2, 1985 #701CP -10.5 CITY MANAGER REPORTS Unfinished Business, Council requested that the status of r Cable TV be added to the unfinished bus - iness report. Council also requested that instead of waiting for the Homeowners' Association in the Portuguese Bend area to respond to the City's request for a meeting, that the City go ahead and determine what violations are taking place in that area. VANDERLIP PARK City Engineer Don Winslow presented the (1201) staff report of April 2 requesting the Bond Release for this park. City Attorney Dorsey summarized the background on the release for these Bonds. During Council discussion concern was expressed about whether all of the con- ditions of the Bond had been met. Council then proceeded to discuss the request for the monumentation security release for Tract 39672 and similar concern was expressed about the completion of all of the work at this Tract and Tract 39673. Councilwoman Bacharaach moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes and carried, to receive and file both of these reports. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR PROCLAMATION Referring to the Council policy of not (310) issuing proclamations, Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes to send a letter to the Federation of Community Coordinating Councils of Los Angeles in support of their effort to proclaim the month of May as Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Month. The motion carried on a 4 - 1 vote with Mayor McTaggart voting in opposition. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AND RECOVENE At 11 :33 P.M. the Council adjourned to a closed session on motion of Councilman Hinchliffe. The closed session was called to discuss the Horan case. At 12 :00 Midnight the meeting reconvened. COUNCIL -7- APRIL 2, 1985 #701CP -10.6 ABALONE COVE LANDSLIDE ABATEMENT DISTRICT ISSUANCE OF BONDS (1801). ADJOURNMENT ATTF'_ QT - Councilman Hinchliffe moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan to approve the proposed resolution of the Board of Directors of the Abalone Cove Landslide Abatement District declaring its intention to order an.improvement for proposed Assessment District Number 2 pursuant to the Munici- pal Improvement Act of 1913.The motion carried unanimously. At 12:00 the meeting adjourned on motion of Councilwoman Bacharach. M or COUNCIL - - -8- APRIL 2, 1985 #701CP -.10.7