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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
.TUNE 139 1984
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P .M. by Mayor Jacki Bacharach, notice
having been given with affidavit thereto on file.
PRESENT: McTAGGART, HINCHLIFFE, HUGHES, RYAN, & MAYOR BACHARACH
ABSENT: NONE
Also present were the following members of staff: City Manager Donald F.
Guluzzy, Public Works Director Charles Abbott, Deputy Director Gordon Siebert,
Environmental Services Director Sharon W. Hightower, Senior Planner Ann
Negendank, City Attorney Bill Strausz, City Clerk Jo Lof thus , and Community
Services. Director Tom Bandy.
REVENUE /ENPENDITURE City Manager Guluzzy presented a summary of the
SUMMARY various revenues, expenditures and a list of the
(602) proposed 1984 -85 Revenue /Expenditure major fund
summary which showed the impact of the decisions
made so far by the Council during these budget
work sessions.
Public Works Director Siebert summarized the status of certain public works
projects, both funded and unfunded.
Arterial Sign Upgrading - Council briefly discussed whether these signs needed
to be replaced, and the priority of this project. It was the general consensus
that staff should prioritize the C.I.P. projects.
Redevelopment Agency Councilman Hinchliffe summarized the reasons for
Timef rame forming this agency, its timef rame and how it can
be used to reimburse the City for funds spent on
the stabilization of the landslide area.
Council then discussed the timeframe as outlined in the City Attorney's letter,
the costs involved in implementing this agency, and the fact that due to pending
legislation the agency must be formed this year. Additionally, discussed was
whether bonds could be issued by the agency, how often the affected property
could be reassessed, and the fact that -the agency work will be done through the
Environmental Services Department and the Public Works Departments.
ORDINANCE N0. 182 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DECLARING THE NEED FOR A
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO FUNCTION IN THE CITY was presented by title. Councilman
McTaggart moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes and carried to waive further
reading and INTRODUCE NO. 182. Councilman Hinchliffe moved, seconded by
Councilman Hughes and carried that the Landslide Subcommittee meet with the
Planning Commission to discuss this matter and that City Attorney Bill
Stausz attend that meeting on July 10. It was the general consensus that the
City Manager should prepare a budget and funding source for this matter.
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Building and Safety City Manager Guluzzy presented the June 13,
1984 memorandum outlining the background on
the difference of interpretation regarding the
RJA contract for building and safety services as discussed with the Council
at the June 6, 1984 meeting. He recommended that the status quo be maintained,
continue to review bills on a monthly absis, but allow RJA to do the job they
were hired to perform, and to thoroughly review their performance and costs
at the conclusion of their contract with the City in August 1985.
SPEED LIMIT ON Commenting on the road condition of Palos Verdes
PALOS VERDES DRIVE Drive South in the area of the landslide, Council
SOUTH man Ryan recommended that consideration be given
(1502) to reducing the speed limit in that area.
Public Works Director Siebert summarized the methods for posting a speed
limit lower than 25 MPH.
Councilman Hinchliffe moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes and carried to
adopt the staff recommendation of placing this matter on the June 19th
agenda; have this matter reviewed by the Traffic Committee at their June 20th
meeting and, if they have no objections to this recommended speed limit, then
it will become effective immediately.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT BUDGET
Cable TV Franchise
It was the general consensus of Council to charge
the full cost of administration, supplies and the
consultant to Cable TV franchise reserve.
Discussion of this ordinance disclosed that it will also serve as a franchise
document and that in the future the City may base the franchise ,fee on revenues
derived from the basic services plus premium services.
Town Hall Meetings
These will be held on an as needed basis*
Breakfast Meetings Four per year using the same format. Budget of
$500.
Newsletter After discussion of various special editions,
Mayor Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman
Hughes and carried to issue a fifth Newsletter
which would focus on the annual budget on a one time basis at a cost not to
exceed $2,500.
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Radio Communications
After discussion of purchase and maintenance
costs, it was! the consensus to defer this item
to a later time and delete from the budget.
Neighborhood Watch Community Services Director Bandy presented the
Program - Policy May 30, 1984 memorandum requesting policy clar-
Clarif ication if ication on this May 15th directive from Council
to approve the preparation of an article for the
next issue of the Community Forum seeking resi-
dents to serve on a volunteer Neighborhood Watch Commuttee. Council discussed
alternatives available for coordinating this program, how the volunteer system
could be used to get the program started, how the program could be made more
effective, and the amount of staff support this effort would require. Council-
man Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes and carried to authorize a budget
of $2,900 for a summer intern for the department to aid with the creation of
the Neighborhood Watch Volunteer Program.
Advertising on RPV Vans Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman
+i McTaggart to authorize a budget of $3,500 for
public service advertising signs for the RPV
Transit vans. The motion carried on a three - two vote with Councilmembers
Bacharach and Hinchliffe voting in opposition.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT BUDGET
Computer System Director Hightower presented the June 13, 1984
memorandum which outlined the proposed computer
system for this department. Staff recommended
authorization of $6,500 for the purchase of this equipment. Councilman
Hinchliffe moved, seconded by Mayor Bacharach to approve a budget of $6,500
being set aside for this item; the subcommittee will review the proposed list
of hardware.
CABLE TV - Councilman Hughes reported that the tape of the
VIDEO TAPE OF Council meetings will. be shown on Thursday nights
COUNCIL MEETINGS on Channel 3. The Radio Club needs a mixer pre -
(602) amplifier and he requested authorization for
expenditure of $250 to cover the cost of this
item. Councilman Hinchliffe so moved, seconded
by Mayor Bacharach and carried.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
At 9:50 P.M. the meeting adjourned to Closed
Session to discuss personnel matters on motion
of Councilman Hughes.
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RECONVENE AND ADJOURN At 11:00 P.M. the meeting reconvened and immedi-
ately adjourned on motion of Councilman Hughes.
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