CC MINS 19840501M I N U T E S
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
11A-Y-1,1 1984
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Mayor Jacki Bacharach at the
.' Hesse `Park Community Center, 29301 Hawthorne . Boulevard . After the Pledgee of
Allegiance to the flag, roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: McTAGGART, HINCHLIFFE, HUGHES, RYAN, AND MAYOR BACHARACH
ABSENT: NONE
Also present were City Manager
Donald = F 1 Guluzzy, City Attorney Steve Dorsey,
Director of Environmental Services `,Sharon Hightower, City Clerk Jo Lofthus,
Acting Administrative Services
Director Greg Beaubien, Director of Leisure
Services Mary Thomas, and Deputy Director of Public Works Gordon Siebert.
CEREMONIAL MATTER
Mayor'Bacharach presented a commemorative pro-
clamation1to retiring Parks & Recreation Committee
member Larry Zamos in recognition of his tenure on
that Committee. She also presented a commemorative
proclamation to Paul Conrad in recognition of him
'receiving his third Pulitzer Prize.
WAIVER OF FULL READING OF
Councilman Hinchliffe moved, seconded by Council-
ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
man Ryan and carried, to waive reading in full
of all ordinances and resolutions adopted at this
meeting faith 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.
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The City Clerk announced the following additions
Hawthorne Boulevard Landscaping and Legislation.
The Agenda as amended was approved on motion of
Councilman McTaggart, seconded
by Councilman Ryan and carried. {
CONSENT- CALENDAR , The, Consent - .Ca.lendar was approved-as follows on
motion of Councilman McTaggart, seconded by
Councilman Hughes*
MINUTES Approved Minutes of April 17, 1984
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COMPLETION OF PALOS VERDES
DRIVE SOUTH AND ALTAMIRA
CANYON DRAIN
(1404)
PT. VICENTE PARK
(1201)
TRACT N0. 39672
EXTENSION OF IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENTS
(1411)
STANDARD SOIL
REQUIREMENTS
(1204)
BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT
(106)
LEGISLATION
(306)
TRACT N0. 38512 -
ACCEPTANCE OF SEWERS
EXONERATION OF BOND
(1411)
MONTEMALAGA /SILVER SPUR
TRAFFIC SIGNAL
(1503)
(1) Accepted the project as complete.
(2) Released the retention. (3) Directed
the City Clerk to notify the Contractor and
Surety Co.
Ratified the change order modifying the display
lighting.
Extended improvement agreements to January 7, 1985.
Authorized $2,500 for the preparation of a standard
soils requirement to be used in connection with
building construction in the City.
Adopted Alternative #1 and authorized the City
Manager to notify the City Manager of Rolling Hills
Estates of Council's action.
Adopted the League of California Cities' position by
supporting the following bills: SB2333, AB2578,
SB2126, AB3967, SB1300, SB2216, and AB2468;
OPPOSED SB1885, S B1440, and HR41030
(1) Approved the work and accepted for public use.
(2 ) Exonerated Faithful Performance Bond No*
3SM5:65046 (3 ) Directed the City Clerk to notify
-the principal and surety.
Authorized the Mayor to send a letter to the City
of Rolling Hills Estates communicating the City
Council' -s concern.
RESOL. N0. 84 -24 ADOPTED RESOLUTION'NO. 84 -23 OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGISTER OF DEMANDS OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$234,618.58, DEMAND NUMBERS 5405 THROUGH 5465,
11785 THROUGH 11794, AND 26598 THROUGH 26644.
The motion to approve the Consent Calendar carried on the following roll call
vote:
AYES: McTAGGART, HINCHLIFFE, HUGHES, RYAN AND MAYOR BACHARACH
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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SIDEWALK REPAIR Deputy Director Siebert presented the May 1
PROGRAM staff memorandum which summarized the background
(1405-X 306) on the inventory of sidewalk damage in the
Eastview - area. 'Staff recommended the following:
(1) City Council modify the Sidewalk Repair
Program policy to reflect ,100% property owner cost for parkway area repairs*
(2) Council adopt a policy to require parkway landscaping unless the Director
of Public Works determines the City's interest is better served by- alternate
improvements.
Councilman Ryan moved, seconded�by'Counc lman,Hughes to adopt the staff
.recommendation. The motion carried on the_f.ollowing roll call vote:
AYES::. McTAGGART, HINCHLIFFE,, HUGHES, RYAN, AND MAYOR BACHARACH,.
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
PARKS & RECREATION The City Clerk presented the April 25, 1984
COMMITTEE VACANCY memorandum which summarized Council's direction
(106 X 1201'.X 306) to staff on the issuance.of a press release and
posting a . notice to advertise a vacancy on the
Parks L & Recreation Committee. Staff reported
that : two applications had - -been received -for ,this appointment
Councilman Hughes moved, seconded _by ,Councilman McTaggart -and -carried that-all
the parties who had previously expressed an interest in serving on Committees
by advised of this vacancy on the-= Parks •& Recreation Committee.. Mayor Bacharach
moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart and carried that whenever a vacancy
occurs on a committee that in addition to following the provisions of the
Maddy Local Appointive-Act that all f - applicants who have applied within the
last year be advised of the vacancy.
RESOL. N0. 84 -25 - The City Manager presented the April 25, 1984
CDBG FUNDS staff memorandum which accompanied the application
(601) and proposed resolution. for application for this
CD BG funding*
Speaking in favor of this application was the President of the Portuguese Bend
Community Association Vern Pope, 31 Narcissa Drive.
Councilman Hinchliffe- moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart and carried to
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO`. 84 -25 OF THE-.!CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES ADOPTING THE PORTUGUESE BEND LANDSLIDE PROJECT AREA CONDITION SURVEY
AND DIRE C T IN.G AND !, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER a TO BE THE OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE
OF THE CITY TO ACT IN C-ONNECTIONL WITH THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION _FOR-- THE
USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 AS AMENDED.
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LADE RA LINDA/ PORTUGUESE
BEND - PADDLE TENNIS
COURT
(1201)
Director Hightower presented the May 1, 1984
memorandum which summarized the April 5
meeting of the Parks & Recreation Committee's
reconsideration of 'a proposed project to
install paddle tennis courts and an exercise
course at Ladera Linda /Portuguese Bend. , The
Committee recommended that the project be approved at a cost not to exceed
$32,480 plus- volunteer labor and authorize staff -to research further the cost
of building and stairways and other possible additions*
Speaking in favor of this proposal were_ the following residents: Marty Foster,
32451 searaven, Gene Dewey, 3720 vigilance Drive, Art Maier, 3711 vigilance Drive,
and Chuck Agnew, 32261 Phantom Drive. These residents expressed support for this
project,'explained the work done on the site by residents of the area, listed
the donations received, and requested that the project be approved and that
funds be set aside for its completion.
Representing the Parks & Recreation Committee was Chairman John Corcoran who
said that this was in concert with the Parks'"& Recreation Committee's plans for
this site.
After Council discussion of whether or not to' approve this as a work project,
the amount to be appropriated for the project, the staff time that would be
involved in its design, it was decided to-divide the the issue into two parts:
approval of concept and authorization of funds. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded
by Councilman Hinchliffe to approve the concept and authorize staff to proceed
as a work item. The motion carried unanimously. Councilman-Ryan moved,
seconded by Councilman Hinchlif f e to appropriate $35,000 from the Parks &
Recreation fund for this project If staff analysis shows that the contract
work is $35,000 or less, then staff should proceed to go to bid on this and
present results to the City Council. Additional discussion followed on
whether the $35,000 would cover all of the costs. With the permission of
the second, Councilman Ryan amended the motion by adding the request that staff
come back with the estimated costs of staff time. The motion carried on the
following roll call vote: A
AYES: McTAGGART, HINCHLIFFE, HUGHES, RYAN AND MAYOR BACHARACH
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Council then discussed the problem of off -road vehicles
Portuguese Bend site and how this damaged the sprinkler
trails through the hillsides. It was the consensus of
Works Department present at the next meeting some means
area during this interim period and that the park plans
rents to off -.road vehicles. The temporary measures wer
using the Ladera Linda/
system and created
Council that the Public
of protecting this
incorporate deter -
e scheduled to.be
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discussed at the next City Council meeting.
REAL ESTATE SIGNS Referring to the illegal signs posted by Cresta
(1801) Palos Verdes Development, Councilman Hughes
suggested that the Mayor write a letter. to the
Rolling Hills and San Pedro board of realty
reminding-. t evi- tof City, restrictions on 'the placement -of. real estate signs.-
In response to Council's question, Director Hightower.- stated -that Cresta Verde
had already been warned and that the next step is to have the District Attorney
pursue the matter.
HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD Referring to the $35,000 in the Hawthorne Boulevard
LANDSCAPING Improvement Budget, Mayor Bacharach suggested
(1404) bidding the project and include Rolling Hills
Estate's portion which could be awarded in con -
junction with the Rancho Palos Verdes project
should Rolling Hills Estates_ appropriate their money by the time the Council
receives the bid. If there is no significant difference in the cost , of
landscaping the Rancho Palos Verdes portion without the Rolling Hills Estates
portion, that staff should go ahead with the project. She so moved, seconded
by Councilman Hinchliffe. The motion carried on the following roll call`
vote:
AYES: McTAGGART , HINCHLIFFE , HUGHES, RYAN AND MAYOR - BACHARACH
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABALONE COVE BEACH City Manager Guluzzy summarized his negotiations
PARK with the County of Los Angeles to get their
(1201) permission for the City's use of the access road
by vehicles three tons or more.
Council then discussed if it is necessary to take affirmative action to let
the contract lapse, if perhaps the agreement could be extended for an additional
three or four months, and if the City should contact Supervisor Dana about
this matter.
SCHEDULE FOR BUDGET It was the consensus of Council to hold a Budget
WORK SESSIONS meeting on June 4, have the Regular City Council
meeting on June 6, and if necessary, hold an
additional Budget Work Session on June 130
STATUS REPORT
Western Avenue
The City Attorney reported that he sent a letter to CALTRANS regarding the City's
request for a modified agreement*
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Parking Permit Procedure -
To the next Traffic Committee meeting. Add to the Status Report the Hesse
Park Left- Turn Pocket*
Staff -was requested to determine who was responsible for maintenance of the
sidewalks on Western Avenue in the Eastview area'*
ADJOURNMENT At 10:15 P.M. the meeting adjourned to Saturday,
May 5 at 8:00 A.M. on motion of Councilman
McTaggart and carried.
of
Mayor
ATTEST:
ity Merk
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