CC MINS 19840619M I N U T E S
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 19, 1984
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tem 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 , HUGHES, RYAN, AND MAYOR PRO TEM McTAGGART
ABSENT: MAYOR BACHARACH
Also present were City Manager Donald F. Guluzzy, Acting City Attorney Bill
Strausz, Director of Environmental Services Sharon Hightower, City Clerk Jo
Lofthus, Acting Administrative Services Director Greg Beaubien, Director of
Public Works Gordon Siebert, and Assistant Planner Alice Angus.
WAIVER. -OF FULL READING OF Councilman Hughes moved, seconded by Council -
ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS man 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.
CONSENT CALENDAR The City Clerk announced that the following items
were deleted from the Consent Calendar: Resurfac-
ing Project and Addition to City Hall Building. The
Consent Calendar was approved as follows on motion of Councilman Hughes, seconded
by Councilman Hinchlif f e .
MINUTES Approved Minutes of May 5, June 4, June 6, and
June 9, 1984.
TRACT NO. 33206 - Approved the work and accepted the sanitary sewers
RELEASE OF BOND .as complete, and exonerated Bond No. 2889454.
FOR SANITARY SEWERS
(1411)
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SLURRY SEAL PROJECT FOR Awarded the FY 1983 -84 slurry seal project
FISCAL YEAR 1983 -84 contract to Slurry Mix Co., Inc. for a cost
(1404) not to exceed $77,184.36 ($70,167.60) plus
a 10% contingency.)
INSPECTION SERVICES FOR Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign
SLURRY SEAL PROJECT the contract and addendum No. 1 for the pro -
(1404) vision of inspection services by WRG Co., Inc.
for the FY 1983 -84 slurry seal project at a
cost not to exceed $8,250 ($7,500 plus 10%
inspection contingency) .
PALOS VERDES DRIVE/ Authorized payment for construction inspection
ALTAMIRA CANYON/ invoices totalling $7,120.69.
RECONSTRUCTION
(1801 X 1404)
RESOLUTION N0. 84 -34 ADOPTED RESOLUTION N0. 84 -34 OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ESTABLISHING CERTAIN OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ESTABLISHING
POSITIONS AND CERTAIN POSITIONS AND RELATED SALARY RANGES FOR
RESOLUTION N0. 84 -35 FISCAL YEAR 1984 -850 ADOPTED RESOLUTION N0. 84 -35
ADOPTING CERTAIN OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
SALARY INCREASES VERDES ADOPTING CERTAIN SALARY INCREASES FOR FULL -
(1202) TIME AND REGULAR PART -TIME EMPLOYEES FOR FISCAL
YEAR 1984 -850
TRACT N0. 40640 - Extended Tract Map for six months to December 7,
SIX MONTH EXTENSION 19849
(1411)
ORDINANCE N0. 181 - Waived further reading and ADOPTED ORDINANCE
AMENDING PARK USAGE NO* 1819
(1201)
MONITORING /DEWATERING Accepted the easement and direct City Clerk to
WELLS - PORTUGUESE record same.
BEND
(1801)
RESOL. N0. 84 -36 ADOPTED RESOLUTION N0. 84 -36 OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGISTER OF DEMANDS OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$347,349.81, DEMAND NUMBERS 5646 THROUGH 5736,
11834 THROUGH 11844, AND 26755 THROUGH 26808.
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RESOLUTION NO 84 -37 ADOPTED RESOLUTION N0. 84 -37 OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ESTABLISHING CERTAIN OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ESTABLISHING
SPEED LIMITS CERTAIN SPEED LIMITS.
(1502)
LEGISLATION Adopted League of California Cities position
( 306) and supported ACA 55, SCA 23, and SB 2132:
Opposed AB 3413 and S B 2216.
DIAL -A -RIDE PROGRAM Authorized payment of $788061 from Proposition
(1505) "A" Funds. to SCAG as payment of the local match -
ing funds for our Four City Joint Dial -A -Ride
Program.
SEWER LIFT STATION - (1) Budgeted $3,200 for sewer lift station
PT. VICENTE PARK maintenance. (2) Approved the standard contract
(1201) and instructed Public Works staff to negotiate
for periodic maintenance at a cost not to exceed
$23,2000
The motion to approve the Consent Calendar carried on the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT :
HINCHLIFFE , HUGHES, RYAN AND MAYOR PRO TEM McTAGGART
NONE
MAYOR BACHARACH
RESOLUTION N0. 84 -38 -
Director Siebert presented the staff memorandum of
PROHIBITING LEFT TURNS
June,19, 1984 which summarized the necessity for
(1502)
installation of signs prohibiting northbound left
turns into Hesse Park from Hawthorne Boulevard.
Staff recommended Council adopt the proposed
resolution prohibiting left turns and direct staff to report -back to Council by
December .18 on the results of
the experiment*
RESOLUTION NO. 84-38 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
PROHIBITING LEFT TURNS AT A CERTAIN INTERSECTION WITHIN THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES was presented by title
and ADOPTED on motion of Councilman Hinchliff e,
seconded -by Councilman Hughes
and carried.
ORDINANCE N0. 182 -
City Manager Guluzzy presented the June 19 staff
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
memorandum which summarized the alternatives
(1801)
considered by ..the Landslide Subcommittee and
reviewed financing mechanisms that would be
available to the City for financing any long term
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capital improvements that may be necessary in stabilizing the landslide in
the Portuguese Bend area Since this ordinance had been introduced at the
June 13 meeting, staff recommended its adoption and approval of the proposed
timetable as a guideline for.implementation.
Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes to ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 182
OF THE CITY OF RANCHO.PALOS VERDES DECLARING THE NEED FOR A REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
TO FUNCTION IN THE CITY. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes
and carried, to adopt the proposed timetable. A brief discussion followed re-
garding appropriation of $50,000 at this time. It was the general consensus
that staff provide monthly reports on the expenditures for this agency, and to
identify them in the Register of Demands.
CITY PARKS - Associate Planner Alice Angus presented the
DONOR RECOGNITION June 19 staff memorandum which recited Council's
(1201) direction to staff to determine cost estimates
for recognition displays at the City parks. Staff
recommended approving the concept of anodized
aluminum markers, have staff designate marker location, approve the eligibility
criteria, and approve Hesse Park as the site for general recognition.
After discussion by the Council of whether Vanderlip and the Grandview Park were
included in this recognition program, it was the consensus that all the City
parks should have recognition display areas.
Staff recommendations were approved by general consensus as amended.
HOUSING ELEMENT MsrAngus presented the June 19 memorandum which
REVIEW cited the periodic review and revision to the
(1203) City's Housing Element as required by Government
Code Section 65588. The Planning Commission has
reviewed the Housing Element and recommended that
a revision is not necessary based on their review. Staff recommended accepting
the Planning Commission's recommendation.
Council discussion followed on whether this was an appropriate time to review
the Housing Element. Councilman Hughes moved, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe
to accept the recommendation that a revision was not necessary to the Housing
Element. The motion carried on a three - one vote with Councilman Ryan voting
in opposition.
ORDINANCE N0. 183 - Ms. Angus presented the staff memorandum of
AMENDING ORDINANCE June 19 which explained this request to amend
N0. 177U Urgency Ordinance No. 177U to allow for the
(1804) processing of a Conditional Use Permit to
construct a mausoleum at the Green Hills Memorial
Park. Staff recommended approving this ordinance
to allow the processing of the C.U.P. and allow the applicant to submit the
application prior to the effective date of this amendment.
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Representing Green Hills Memorial Park was David Rucks who told the Council that
time is criticaland that they are required by law to have a completion date on
any contract that they have for a mausoleum.
Councilman Hughes moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and carried, to waive
further reading and INTRODUCE ORDINANCE N0. 183 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDE S AMENDING ORDINANCE NO e, 17 7 U and to allow the applicant to apply for a
CUP prior to the effective date, of the ordinance.
RESOLUTION NO. 84 -39 - City Manager Guluzzy presented the June 18
OPERATING BUDGET FOR staff memorandum which contained a summary of
FISCAL YEAR 1984 -85 expenditures, 1984 -85 revenues, potential revenue
(602) shortfalls, and recommended adoption of this
proposed resolution for an Operating Budget
not to exceed $5,574,229.
Resolution No. 84 -39 Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 1984 -85 was
presented by title and adopted on motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Council-
man Hughes and carried.
PARKS MASTER PLAN - Parks &- Recreation Committee Chairman John
(1201) Corcoran presented the Committee's report and
recommendations for a Five Year Capital Improve-
ment Program for the City parks.
Council complimented the Committee f or such a f ine report . It was the general
consensus to hold a.work session with the Committee on July 31 to'discuss this
report. The recommendation was made that staff prepare an evaluation in terms
of operating costs for these park projects.
EASTVIEW GENERAL PLAN It was the consensus of Council to hold a public
AMENDMENT hearing on this General Plan Amendment on August 7
(1201) in the Eastview area.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
RESURFACING PROJECT Associate Civil Engineer Rusty Reed presented the
(1404) staff report of June 19 which summarized the bid
packages sent out on this project. Only one f irm
submitted a bid which exceeded the budgeted amount
by almost $70,000. He further explained that apparently an unusually large number
of projects were set for bid on that same date. Staff recommended rejection of
all the bids received and authorization to readvertise the project. Councilman
Ryan so moved, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe and carried.
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CITY HALL BUILDING Director Siebert presented the staff memorandum
ADDITION containing a list of changes being proposed to
(1201) improve operations and maintenance in the re-
modeled area of City Hall. Staff recommended
that Council authorize expenditure of $7,210 on
this project.
A brief Council discussion followed on the cost of the items. It was recommended
that staff prepare a standard office configuration for such future alterations.
Councilman Hinchliffe moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes to approve expenditure
of $7,210 to be encumbered from the General Fund for 1983 -84 for this project.
The motion carried on a three - one vote with Councilman Ryan voting in opposition.
SIDEWALK REPAIR City Manager Guluzzy summarized the requests
PROGRAM received from two residents who request per -
(306 X 1405) mission to defer payment on repair of their side-
walks.
Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes and carried, to allow
residents to pay within 6 months on sidewalk repair or such other items upon
determination by the City Manager that a hardship exists in making these payments.
RECESS At 8:35 P.M. the meeting recessed to a Closed
TO EXECUTIVE Session for discussion of personnel matters on
SESSION motion of Councilman Hughes and carried.
RECONVENE AND At 10:00 P.M. the meeting reconvened and adjourned
ADJOURNMENT on motion of Councilman Hughes. No action was
taken.
ATTEST:
t
ty Clerk
Mayor
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