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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 21, 1984
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Jacki Bacharach at the
Palos Verdes Unified School District building, 30942 Hawthorne Boulevard.
After the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: RYAN, HUGHES, McTAGGART, HINCHLIFFE, AND MAYOR BACHARACH
ABSENT: NONE
Also present were City Manager Donald F. Guluzzy, Acting City Attorney Steven
A. Broiles, Director of Environmental Services Sharon Hightower, City Clerk Jo
Lofthus, Acting Administrative Services Director Greg Beaubien, Community
Services Director Tom Bandy, Director of Leisure Services Mary Thomas, Public
Works Director Charles Abbott, and Deputy Director Gordon Siebert.
WAIVER OF FULL READING OF Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman
ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS 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 Agenda as presented was approved on motion of
Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe
and carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR The City Clerk announced that the following items
were deleted from the Consent Calendar: Resolutions
re: Tract Nos. 33206, 38848, and Resolution re:
Ambulance Suit.
The Consent Calendar was approved as follows on motion of Councilman Hinchliffe,
seconded by Councilman McTaggart.
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MINUTES Approved Minutes of January 31, February 3
through 5, and February 7, 1984.
CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY Council rejected the claim and directed the
BY DONALD S. ALLEN, JR. City Clerk to notify the claimant.
(303)
SEACOVE DR. UTILITY Approved the petition format and required that
UNDERGROUNDING the petition be returned with 60% sign -up on or
(901) before August 7, 1984.
CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY Council rejected the claim and directed the City
BY VINCE FUGELSANG Clerk to notify the claimant.
(303 )
UPGRADING LEISURE SERVICES Approved the Clerk Typist position in the Depart -
CLERK TYPIST ment of Leisure Services being upgraded from
(1202) Level I to Level II.
RESOL . NO . 84 -11 - RESOLUTION NO. 84 -11 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
REGISTER OF DEMANDS OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $543 ,129.75 , DEMAND NUMBERS
4959 THROUGH 5028, 11717 THROUGH 11732 26312 THROUGH
26360, AND 25247 was ADOPTED.
The motion to approve the Consent Calendar carried on the following roll call
vote.
AYES: RYAN, HUGHES, McTAGGART, HINCHLIFFE, AND MAYOR BACHARACH
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
RESOLUTION N0. 84 -12 - Mayor Bacharach opened the public hearing on this
TRACT MAP 40640 request to approve revisions to the approved grading
(701 X 1411) plan for Tentative Tract Map 40640. The City Clerk
announced that notice had been duly published and
no written protests were received by the City.
Director Hightower presented the February 21, 1984 staff memorandum which
summarized the Planning Commission's review of this project. She noted that
SECTION 6 of the resolution should be corrected by adding after the words "Tract
Map 40640 as shown in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and...." Staff recommended
adoption of the proposed resolution:
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Spe4ldng in support.of this revision was the applicant Tim Burrell, 4038
Exultant Drive. He said that a better plan had been devised for access to-
this project.
There being no response to the Mayor's call for additional public testimony,
she declared the public hearing closed.
RESOLUTION N0. 84 -12 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
APPROVING REVISIONS TO TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 40640 and COASTAL PERMIT N0. 6
was presented by title and approved on motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded
by Councilman McTaggart and carried.
COASTAL PERMIT NO. 3 Mayor Bacharach declared the hearing open on
APPEAL this Appeal to the Planning Commission's approval
(701) of Coastal Permit No. 3. The City Clerk announced
that notice had been duly made and no written
protests were received by the City. Director
Hightower presented the February 21 staff memorandum which recommended affirmation
of the decision of the Planning Commission and dismiss the appeal.
Speaking in opposition to this Coastal Permit was Richard Farman, 4187 Maritime Road,
who read a letter from Julius S. Brown, a resident of the area who objected to this
project on the grounds that it would be out of character for the neighborhood.
Speaking in favor of dismissing the Appeal was the applicant Michael Nopper, 67
Rockinghorse Road.
There being no response to the Mayor's call for additional public testimony, she
declared the hearing closed.
Council then discussed whether there were any encroachments into the setbacks,
the fact that the City does not enforce the CC &R's, and if this project was
really out of scale with the neighborhood.
Councilman Hughes moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart to approve the staff
recommendation, affirm the decision of the Planning Commission and dismiss the
appeal. The motion carried on a 4 - 1 vote with Hinchliffe voting in opposition.
,;UNDERGROUNDING ASSESSMENT Deputy Director Gordon Siebert presented the staff
DISTRICTS EXPEDITION memorandum of February 21, 1984 which outlined the
OF PROCESS procedures for utility conversion assessment dis-
(901) tricts. Additionally, the memo cited the fact that
the utility companies will no longer perform any
design work for these districts unless they are paid at the outset.
Staff recommended: 1) That the City contract with engineering consultants for
the design work where it is shown to be less costly and faster when compared
to public utilities. 2) Require that proponents for assessment districts
post a deposit or bond for all initial costs (design, etc.) including staff
time.
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Council then discussed if the utility companies would indeed use the plans 4
pr aced by contract engineers, and if the`tity should meet with the utility j
companies and explore the possibilities of expediting these districts. Addition-
ally, they discussed if a trust fund could be set up for the formation of the
districts, if the requirement for this up -front money is in keeping with the
provisions of the 1911 ACT, would the deposit be included in the district's
assessment, and if the people who contributed will be compensated.
Robert Haas, 20 Sea Cove Drive, requested that we get an opinion from the
Attorney General on this requirement for the up -front money.
Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by °Councilman McTaggart and carried that the
City Attorney prepare a letter to our legislators and the PUC asking them the
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effects of the Edison Company decision and what the City can do about this
matter. Additionally, find out if the people who have paid this up- front
money will be compensated.
TRACT N0. 39672 AND 39673 - Director Hightower presented the February 21
VISTA PARK memorandum which presented the background for
(1201 X 1411) this park site, a list of the improvements,
and the cost for improvements. Staff recommended:
1) Approve the final improvement plans to be
constructed by T &T immediately after completion of the grading (to be completed
by March 1, 1984) and completed within 90 days. 2) Require verification of
amount actually spent to construct approved plans and if less than $100,000 to
pay the City the difference for Quimby requirements.
Council then discussed how water from the irrigation system might affect the
bluff area, park maintenance, if the present plan was more than what was originally
forseen for this area, the number of plants proposed for the park, and the degree
of maintenance the park will require.
John Corcoran, Chairman of the Parks & Recreation Committee, said that the
Committee reviewed the park plans and they too were concerned about maintenance.
The initial plan presented to the Committee had more plants and they recommended
reducing the number proposed.
Council then discussed if this plan was proposed by the developer, if the Quimby
Funds being used on this park could be spent elsewhere, and if this park design
could .be reevaluated at this time.
Councilman Hughes moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart to adopt the staff
recommendations. The motion carried on a 3 - 2 vote -with Ryan and Hinchliffe
voting in opposition.
PT. VICENTE PARK
POWER SUPPLY
(1201)
City Engineer Don Winslow presented the February 21
staff memorandum which presented the background on
the installation of the single phase power instead
of the three ph#se power. In order ..to,, correct this
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situation staff recommended that the City Council ratify the Change Order
for changing the power supply system from single phase to three phase for a cost
of $10,688.78 and that the Council ratify the payment to Southern California
Edison Company of an additional $1,305.
Council then discussed whether the City was going to seek reimbursement from
the Peridian Group for this design error, and if they were involved in selecting
the convertor.
Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes and carried that the staff
work with the.City'Attorne y and determine how a claim can be made against the
Peridian Group. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes to adopt
the staff recommendation. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: RYAN, HUGHES, McTAGGART, HINCHLIFFE, AND MAYOR BACHARACH
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
PALOS VERDES DR. SOUTH Public Works Director Abbott presented the
MEDIAN CONSTRUCTION February 16, 1984 staff memorandum which
(1404) summarized the contracts let for construction
of Palos Verdes Drive South and the remedial
work that is necessary to rectify deficiencies
in the surface. Vehicles are now using the median as a passing lane and staff
recommended a raised median to eliminate this problem. Staff also recommended
that the Council authorize additional paving and median construction for a
cost not to exceed $53,000.
Council then discussed the width of the proposed median, and if any watering
will take place in the median.
Representing the Seaview Residents Association was John Wolf, 4212 Admirable
Drive who spoke in favor of this median construction.
Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart to approve the staff
recommendation. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
RECESS
AYES: RYAN, HUGHES, McTAGGART , HINCHLIFFE , AND MAYOR BACHARACH
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
At 8:55 P.M. the Mayor declared a recess. The
meeting reconvened at 9:06 P.M.
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AUDIENCE QUESTIONS
Responding to the Mayor's call for audience questions not on the Agenda was
Dave English, 2 Top Rail Lane, who requested that he be given permission to dig
30 inches to complete landscaping his property.
TRACT N09 33206 - Deputy Director Siebert presented the staff
STREET VACATION memorandum of February 21 which summarized the
(2408 X 1411) background on this request that streets within
this Tract be made private. Staff recommended
adoption of the proposed resolution of intention.
Representing Shapell Industries was Ronald Ress who told the Council that his
company has spent approximately $230,000 in constructing two gate areas and
requested Council approval of the resolution so a public hearing could be held
on the matter. Also representing Shapell Industries was the Project Engineer
Allen Cummings, who told the Council that they have provided a parking bay and
viewpoint in addition to the original viewing area.
Council then discussed the question of the delay in bringing this matter to
the public hearing stage, and if the Council will be bound by new restrictions
if it does go to public hearing.
Councilman Hughes moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart to deny the resolution.
The motion carried on a 3 - 2 vote with Ryan and Hinchliffe voting in opposition.
LADERA LINDA COMMUNITY Director Hightower presented the February 21
CENTER - BEAUTIFICATION Committee memorandum on this proposal by the Palos
PROJECT Verdes Homeowners Association to beautify the
(1201) entrance to the Community Center at Forrestal Drive.
The improvements would consist of landscaping the
area with drought resistant plants, bushes and
trees and the installation of a watering system. The Homeowners Association
proposed to maintain the area for the first 60 days, after which the City would
then assume that responsibility. Staff recommended: 1) Preparation of ball park
estimates for the installation and supervision of an irrigation system. 2) Prepa-
ration of ball park estimates of operation and maintenance costs of temporary and
permanent (conventional underground) system.
Speaking in support of this proposal was Peggy Lambie, 3577 Vigilance Drive,
Lee Byrd, 3663 Vigilance, Max Thomas, 3849 Pirate Drive, and Elise Gorman,
3675 Vigilance Drive.
Council then discussed if there was any estimate for the maintenance of this
project, and the cost of a drip system irrigation versus another type.
Mayor Bacharach moved, seconded by.Councilman McTaggart to approve the landscap-
ing concept and authorize an irrigation system in an amount not to exceed
$4,700 with the understanding that staff investigate other systems. The motion
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carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: RYAN, HUGHES, McTAGGART, HINCHLIFFE, AND MAYOR BACHARACH
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
LADERA LINDA /PORTUGUESE Director Hightower presented the Committee's
BEND - PROPOSAL FOR memorandum of February 21 which summarized the
PAR COURSE meeting of February 9 where a proposal was made
(1201) to install a par course and paddle tennis at the
Ladera Linda/ Portuguese Bend site.
Representing the Palos Verdes Drive South Homeowners Association was Chuck
Agnew who spoke in . favor of this proposal.
No action was taken on this matter.
LADERA LINDA PARK - Director Hightower presented the Committee's
(1201) February 21 memorandum which contained an excerpt
from the minutes of the Parks & Recreation
Committee Meeting of February 9. Concern was
expressed for the problem of motorcycles making a path and the erosion problem
existing around the entrance to Ladera Linda. The Committee recommended that
Council direct staff to look into the fire danger, safety, erosion, etc.,
problems with motorcycles on Ladera Linda to Forrestal and also that the Council
consider additional enforcement.
Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe and carried to adopt
the recommendation.
HESSE PARK PLAYING Director Hightower presented the staff memorandum
FIELDS of February 21 which contained excerpts from
(1201) the Parks & Recreation Committee meeting where
the issue of the playing field configuration was
discussed. Leisure Services Director Mary Thomas
presented the staff memorandum of February 14 which presented a review of the
field as presently built and listed options for changing its design.
Speaking in favor of an enlarged baseball field were the following residents:
John Agnitch, 26535 HHawkhurst, Charles Marshall, 2784 Vista Mesa Drive, John
Hollingsworth, 4956 Silver Arrow Drive, Dave Trump, 27111 Diamondhead Lane,
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and John Pappas, 26912 Fond du Lac Road.
Speaking in favor of a 70 X 110 yard size soccer field without any encroachment
of a baseball infield were Ronald McDowell, 28925 Geronimo, Larry Zamos,
6947 Starstone, and Thomas Crehan, 26509 Academy Drive. Jack Korp, 6538 Locklenna
spoke in favor of removing the back stop because it endangered people on the
jogging path and foul balls were going out into the street. Representing the
Parks & Recreation Committee was John Corcoran who said that the Committee
reviewed the information and were in favor of the tournament size soccer field.
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Council then discussed if some changes could be made in the scheduling of
users for these facilities, maximizing use of the field to accommodate as many
groups as possible, if the 90 foot field could accommodate soccer and baseball,
and if the change suggested was because of a change in demand. Council also
discussed the options presented in the staff memorandum. Councilman Ryan
moved, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe to remove the second back stop for
use at Portuguese Bend at a cost not to exceed $3,000. Funds to come out of
the EET Fund. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: RYAN, HUGHES, McTAGGART, HINCHLIFFE, AND MAYOR BACHARACH
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
It was the consensus of Council to have a field trip to Hesse Park on Saturday,
February 25.
(at 11:50 P.M. Councilman Ryan left the room)
REOPEN AGENDA It was the consensus of Council to hear the Item
regarding the rights -of -way in Tract No. 38848
at this point in the meeting.
(At 11 :54 P.M. Councilman Ryan returned to the meeting)
TRACT NO. 38848 - Deputy Director Siebert presented the February 21
STREET VACATION staff memorandum on this request to make the
(1408 X1411) streets private within Tract 38848.
Representing the applicant in this matter was Don Owen of Cayman Development
Company. Mr. Owen responded to some questions Council had regarding his letter
of September 15 wherein he cited crime statistics for Peninsula cities.
Mayor Bacharach.moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes to deny this resolution.
The motion carried on a 3 - 2 vote with Ryan and Hinchliffe voting in opposition.
CONTRACT CITIES -
AMBULANCE SUIT
(801 X 1102)
Councilman Hinchliffe moved,
deny the proposed resolution
City's behalf to protect the
City Manager Guluzzy presented the staff memorandum
of February 16 which cited the background on this
suit between certain contract cities and the County
of Los Angeles •
seconded by Councilman McTaggart and carried to
and authorize the City Attorney to file suit on the
statute of limitations from running out.
(At 12:00 midnight the City Attorney was excused from the meeting).
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HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD Council discussed when the median will be ready
MEDIAN LANDSCAPING for landscaping, if the City's plan will match
(1404) that of Rolling Hills Estates, and the cost
benefit in using the same contractor for both
cities.
Councilman Hinchliffe moved, seconded by Mayor Bacharach and carried that
staff find out whether the City of Rolling Hills Estates is willing to go to
bid on this landscaping and if the portion for this City can be scheduled for
this fiscal year with the Rolling Hills Estates section being scheduled for
the next fiscal year.
WEST BASIN WATER Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman
ASSOCIATION Hughes to approve membership in the West Basin
(1102) Water Association. The motion carried on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: RYAN, HUGHES, McTAGGART , HINCHLIFFE , AND MAYOR BAOHARACH
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Mayor Bacharach designated Councilman McTaggart as the City's representative;
the remainder of the Council will be alternates.
WORK SHOP DATES Council set a work session for March 20 at
6:00 P.M. to discuss the Golden Cove Report.
LEGISLATION EXEMPTING Councilman Hughes moved, seconded by Councilman
LIBRARIES FROM SALES Ryan and carried to receive and file this
TAX correspondence.
(306 )
HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD Director Abbott summarized the necessity of
(1404) providing a proper pavement and base section
to stabilize the parking lane as a traffic
lane on Hawthorne Boulevard at a cost not to exceed $35,000.
Council then discussed the necessity of installing such a shoulder and the
life span of merely slurry sealing the area.
Councilman McTaggart moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan to authorize an expendi-
ture of $35,000 to construct this shoulder area. Motion carried on the following
roll call vote:
AYES: RYAN, McTAGGART, AND MAYOR BACHARACH
NOES: HINCHLIFFE AND HUGHES
ABSENT: NONE
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ADJOURNMENT At 12:35 A.M. the Meeting adjourned to Saturday
February 25, 1984 at 8:34 A.M. f or a field trip
at Hesse Park.
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