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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE fi, 1984
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Jacki Bacharach at the
Hesse Park Community Center, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard. After the Pledge of
Allegiance to the flag, roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: McTAGGART, HINCHLIFFE, HUGHES, RYAN, AND MAYOR BACHARACH
ABSENT: NONE
Also present were Cityt Manager Donald F. Guluzzy, Acting City Attorney Glen
Watson,.Director of Environmental Services - Sharon Hightower, City Clerk
Jo Lofthus, Acting Administrative Services Director Greg Beaubien, Community
Services Director Tom Bandy, and Director of Public Works Gordon Siebert.
CEREMONIAL MATTER: A commemorative proclamation was presented to
Captain Charles Emerson for his service as
Commander of the Lomita Sheriff's Station.
The new Station Commander, Captain Elmer A. Omohundro, was introduced.
WAIVER OF FULL READING OF Councilman Hughes moved, seconded by Councilman
ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS McTaggart 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
to the Agenda: Criteria for encroachment in the
public right -of -way, left turn sign on Hawthorne
into Hesse Park, and report from Landslide Subcommittee. The agenda as amended
was approved on motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe,
and carried.
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CONSENT CALENDAR The City Clerk announced that the following items
were deleted from the Consent Calendar: Minutes
of the Regular Meeting of May ' 15 , 1984. The
amended Consent Calendar was approved as follows on motion of Councilman Ryan,
seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe.
MINUTES Approved Minutes of May 15, 1984 Adjourned
Regular Meeting, and Minutes of May 29, 1984
Adjourned Regular City Council meeting.
RE S OL . NO* 84-31 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO* 84-31 OF THE CITY
REGISTER OF DEMANDS COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM
OF $306,930.42, DEMAND NUMBERS 5544 THROUGH 5645,
11816 THROUGH 11833, AND 26703 THROUGH 26751.
FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT - Granted L. A. County Flood Control District per -
PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION mission, subject to all applicable City ordinances
OF TWO STAIRWAYS and regulations, to occupy and use public streets
(604) to construct and maintain stairways to be built
as shown on the approved plans.
CLAIM BY Rejected the claim and directed the City Clerk to
INGVAR DOUGLAS LOONE notify the claimant.
(303)
CLAIM BY Rejected the claim and directed the City Clerk to
CALVIN HECHT notify the claimant.
(303)
PARCEL MAP NO. 11819 (1) Accepted the work as complete.
(1410) (2) Exonerated the Faithful Performance Bond and
Labor /Materials Bond.
(3 ) Directed the City Clerk to notify the
Principal and Surety.
EASEMENTS FOR MONITORING/ Accepted the easements and directed the City Clerk
DEWATERING WELLS IN to record same.
PORTUGUE SE BEND
(1801)
ORDINANCE N0. 180 - Waived further reading and ADOPTED ORDINANCE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY NO. 180 OF THE CITY OR RANCHO PALOS VERDES
CONSOLIDATED FIRE REQUESTING THE INCLUSION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY
PROTECTION DISTRICT IN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CONSOLIDATED FIRE
(603) PROTECTION DISTRICT.
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LEGISLATION
(303)
COUNTY LIGHTING DISTRICT
1984 -85 ASSESSMENT
(1405)
JULY 4th CELEBRATION/ -
TOPSAIL - STATUS REPORT
SUPPORTED: SB 850 (Mandatory Insurance),
AB 4040 (Retention of Campaign Records) ,
AB 3274 (Transportation of Hazardous Waste) ,
Federal Antitrust Protection for Cities,
OPPOSED:. AB 3,167 (Public Employees Retirement)
SB 1509 (Public Self Insurance Deposit).
Council noted-the increase and will notify
the County Road Department of City's approval.
Received and filed.
HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD - (1) Accepted the center median improvements as
MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS. complete. (2) Released Bond No. 567FO62 -1 in
(1404) the amount�of $7,500 and directed the City Clerk
to notify the Surety and Principal.
TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE
CONTRACT
(1405)
SEWER HOOKUP AT-
27980 WESTERN AVENUE
(1402)
REGIONAL SHERIFF'S
SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR
1984 -85
(1206)
PT. VICENTE
INTERPRETIVE CENTER -
DEDICATION PLAQUE
(1201)
Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a
contract with Superior Signal at rates detailed
in Appendix "C" for Fiscal year 1984 -85.
Council, authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to
sign the-Sanitary-Sewer Agreement.
Adopted Regional Police Committee's recommendation
for 1984 -85 purchased services.
Approved fabrication and installation of a dedica-
tion plaque with copy alternative No. 3, at a cost
not to exceed $4600
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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RESOLUTION-N0. 84 -32 -
Mayor Bacharach opened up the public hearing on
LANDSCAPE AND OPEN SPACE
this annual hearing levying the annual assessment
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT N0. 1
for this District located within Tract No. 32673.
(901)
The net amount to be assessed is $7,475 or $143.75
per parcel: (An increase of $33.75 over Fiscal
Year 1983 -84.) The City Clerk announced that
notice of this hearing had
been published, posted, and notices mailed to the
residents of the district.
No written protests were received. Public Works
Director Siebert presented
the staff memorandum of June 6, 1984, summarizing
the facts of this Maintenance District. Staff recommended that Council adopt
the proposed resolution which would confirm the diagram and assessment.
In response to Council's question regarding the increase in the assessment, staff
noted that assessments for the previous year were underestimated.
There being no response to the Mayor's call for public testimony, she declared
the hearing closed.
RESOLUTION N0. 84 -32 OF THE CITY-COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT IN CONNECTION WITH LANDSCAPING AND OPEN
SPACE DISTRICT NO. 1 was read by title and ADOPTED on motion of Councilman
Hinchliffe, seconded by Councilman Hughes and carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 84 -33 -. Mayor Bacharach opened the public hearing on this
LANDSCAPE AND OPEN SPACE District for the annual report and levying of the
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT N0. 2 assessment for this District which is located with -
(901) in Tract No. 316179 The net amount to be assessed
is $6,240 or $78.00 per parcel. (Fiscal Year
1983 -84 assessment was $70.00 per parcel.) The
City Clerk announced that notice of this public hearing had been published,
posted, and notices sent to the residents of the district. No written protests
were received by the City. Public Works Director Siebert presented the June 6
memorandum which outlined the facts of this Maintenance District. Staff recom-
mended adoption of the proposed resolution which would confirm the diagram and
assessment for this District.
Responding to Council's inquiry staff commented that the trails and peripheral
trails in this area would be maintained by the District.
There being no response to the Mayor's call for public testimony, she declared
the hearing closed.
RESOLUTION NO. 84 -33 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT IN CONNECTION WITH LANDSCAPING AND OPEN
SPACE DISTRICT N0. 2 was read by title and ADOPTED on motion of Councilman
Hughes, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe, and carried.
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GOLDEN COVE ECONOMIC Director Hightower presented the revision to the
STUDY Golden Cove Market Study as prepared by Williams,
(701) Kuebelbeck &iAssociates Inc. Staff noted that
the next steps would be to accept the report
and seta public hearing date for the Golden
Cove General Plan Amendment.
Council requested that they receive'the�full-Report containing these revisions
and inquired when that final report would be available. Discussion followed on
whether the answer on page 7 regarding the medical /dental-buildings was adequate
and whether the names of the persons interviewed for this report should be
divulged. It was the consensus that-the-response was adequate and that it was
appropriate for -'the Consultant to� withhold the names of those interviewed.
Councilman McTaggart moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes and carried, to accept
this document, pay the Consultant, and set a public hearing for a General Plan
Amendment. , Councilman Hughes moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart and carried,
to set July 17,-1984, as the date for the public hearing..
After a brief discussion of the appropriate time to hold -a Work Session on this
matter, it was agreed that a Work Session should be held after the public
hearing, if necessary.
EPISCOPAL HOMES City Manager Guluzzy presented the May 31 memo -
CERTIFICATES OF randum containing the background on this request
PARTICIPATION for the City participation in refinancing the
(902) mortgage for this retirement home through the use
of Certificates of Participation. Additionally,
the memorandum explained the cash benefit to the
City and recommended two alternatives.
Council discussion en sued regarding the salability of the bonds, the amount , 6 f
influence the City would have on the structuring of the financing, if the par -
ticipation by the City would reduce the cost to the residents of the home, the
amount of financial disclosure-that-will-be-made to the City, and the fact that
this property is not listed on the tax roles and therefore the City receives no
property tax from it*
Repre s enting Y the ` Epi s copal Homes:,-was the ` Reverend George Cummings., - who said that
participation-by the City would help reduce the cost of acquiring the needed
financing for the home.
Representing Merrill Lynch Capital Markets was Mr. Ted Mayden, who explained
that this participation will facilitate the issuance of tax exempt bonds, and
consequently enable the Episcopal Home to acquire loans at lower interest rates.
Such acquisition will assure that certain rates will not be increased.
Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes, that staff be authorized
to formally negotiate a written agreement..with the Episcopal Homes subject to
review by the City Attorney and that the agreement be brought to Council for
approval. The motion carried on a four - one vote with'Councilman McTaggart
voting in opposition.
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COMPUTER FINANCE Acting Administrative Services Director Beaubien
SYSTEMS presented the May 31 memorandum which contained
(302) an overview of the systems proposed for the im-
provement in ability to report financial condition
of City accounts, prepare more timely reports, and
accommodate a program budget format. Staff recommended the following:
(1) Purchase of-an A.C.I. software package at a cost not to exceed $13,900 which
would include the City of Rancho Palos Verdes serving as a host city for a one
year trial period and receiving software maintenance and updates at no cost.
(2) Acquisition of an I B M X.T. and noted accessories for a cost not to exceed
$10,500. (3) Direct staff to prepare an agreement with A.C.I. in conjunction
with the City Attorney for inclusion in the June 19, 1984, Consent Calendar.
(4) Direct staff to negotiate with Alexander Grant & Co. for termination of
their services.
Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe and carried, to approve
the staff recommendation. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: McTAGGART, HINCHLIFFE, HUGHES, RYAN, AND MAYOR BACHARACH
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
RECESS At 9 :00 P.M. the Mayor declared a brief recess.
The meeting reconvened at 9:17 P.M.
AUDIENCE QUESTIONS:
Street Trees - Responding to the Mayor's call for Audience
(1407) questions was Mr. Ed. Hallett representing the
Peninsula Rim Homeowners Association. Mr. Hallett
expressed his opposition to the clearing of the majority of the trees on Longhill
Drive. He urged Council to reinstitute a phased replacement program.
After comments regarding the destruction that these trees cause to sidewalks,
Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes and carried, that the
Public works Director and the Director of Community Services meet with the
Homeowners Association and work out a schedule for removal of the remaining
trees and their replacement.
ORDINANCE N0. 181 -
REGULATING PARK
USAGE
(1201)
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City Manager Guluzzy presented this proposed
ordinance which would allow the City Manager or
his designee to have the authority to close public
access to any City park on a temporary or permanent
basis, if' necessary, fore the protection of the public
interest, health, welfare, or safety.
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Ms. Sunshine, 6 Limetree Lane,. commented that she was in favor of allowing
equestrian facilities at some of the parks.
Council discussion followed regarding the operation of radio controlled and
glider airplanes in the parks an.d.where they were permitted. Additionally, the
City Attorney submitted an amendment regarding the hours of operation.
ORDINANCE NO . 181 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES REGULATING PARK USAGE AND
AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE was presented by title. Council-
man McTaggart moved,. seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe and carried, to waive
further reading and INTRODUCE ORDINANCE. NO. 181 as amended. Councilman Ryan
moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes and carried, to refer the issue of motorized
and radio controlled models.to the Parks & Recreation Committee for their study.
LETTER FROM Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman
MS. SUNSHINE Hughes and carried, to refer the May 17, 1984,
(1201) letter from Ms. Sunshine to the Parks & Recreation
Committee to consider allowing horses in park sites
that are accessible from the equestrian trails
network.
PALOS VERDES PENINSULA City Manager Guluzzy summarized the June 1, 1984,
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT- letter from the School District regarding the
MIRALESTE ELEMENTARY Board's. acceptance of a bid to lease the
SCHOOL Miraleste Elementary School to Temple Beth -E1 and
(1.401).. Center effective August 1,.1984.
Representing the School District was its Business Manager Jan Konzak. She re-
quested waiver of the C.U.P. process so the facility could be leased to the Temple.
For the record Mayor Bacharach said that this is the Temple she attends.
Discussion followed on whether the uses proposed for the school came under the
Civic Center Act. Councilman McTaggart moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and
carried, to require C.U.P., waive the fee and speed the hearing process. The
motion carried on.the following roll call vote:
AYES: MCTAGGART, HINCHLIFFE, RYAN, AND MAYOR BACHARACH
NOES: HUGHES
ABSENT NONE
CRITERIA FOR Referring to. the criteria adopted at the May 15
ENCROACHMENTS meeting, Mayor Bacharach suggested and. so moved that
(1804) Criteria Number 2 be changed to read that encroach-
ments not be detrimental to the public's health,
safety or welfare* The motion was seconded by
Councilman Ryan and carried.
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LEFT -TURN ON Council briefly.discussed the newly installed`
HAWTHORNE INTO "No Left Turn" sign on Hawthorne Boulevard into
HESSE PARK Hesse Park. Councilman Hughes moved, seconded by
(1201 X 1502) Councilman McTaggart and carried that this sign
should be adopted under the normal I resolution
process. Staff was instructed to review the
signage to make sure that it is adequate.
LANDSLIDE SUBCOMMITTEE Councilman Hinchliffe briefly summarized the Sub -
REPORT commi'ttee's meeting and requested that an'ordinance
(1801) for a redevelopment agency be considered at the
June 13, 1984, meeting.
COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATES Senior Planner Negendank presented the staff
CONTRACT- memorandum of June 6, 1984, which was accompanied
(1201) by a Change.Order for additional charges for the
Interpretative Center Exhibits. This Change Order
resulted from additional work performed by the Sub-
contractor, Giltspur Exhibits. Staff recommended that (1) the City Manager sign
the Change Order for $2,263.80, and (2) authorize the Mayor to give written notice
of termination of the Communication Associates contract.
Councilman Hinchliffe moved, seconded b`y Councilman McTaggart, to (1) Authorize
the City Manager to sign a Change Order, for $2,263.80, (2) Authorize the City
Manager to give written notice that the City will terminate the contract with
Communication Associates on June 29,- 1984. The motion carried on the following
roll call vote:
AYES: McTAGGART, HINCHLIFFE, HUGHES, RYAN, AND MAYOR BACHARACH
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
BUILDING & SAFETY City Manager Guluzzy presented the June 6, 1984,
(201) memorandum regarding bills from Roy Jorgensen
& Associates for the month of February, March,
;and April for Building and Safety items. After
a brief discussion of what items were in disagreement, and that the item would
be discussed at the June 13 meeting. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Council-
man Hughes, to issue a check not to exceed $65,000. less the amount in dispute.
The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: McTAGGART, HINCHLIFFE, HUGHES, RYAN, AND MAYOR BACHARACH
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
MINUTES OF Page 3, third paragraph was amended as follows:
MAY 15th "Ms. Sunshine, 6 Limetree, said she encouraged
the use of Mounted Sheriff's Patrol...." Council -
man Hughes moved, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe
and carried, to approve the minutes as amended.
ADJOURNMENT At 11 :00 P.M. the meeting adjourned to 8:00 A.M.
June 9, 1984, on motion of Councilman Hughes.
ayor Pro Tem
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