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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 49 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, AND MAYOR BACHARACH
ABSENT: RYAN
Also present were City Manager Donald F. Guluzzy, City Attorney Stephen Broiles,
Director of Environmental Services Sharon Hightower, City Clerk Jo Lofthus,
Acting Administrative Services Director Greg Beaubien, Community Services
Director Tom Bandy, Public Works Director Gordon Siebert, and Associate Engineer
Rusty Reed.
WAIVER OF FULL READING OF Councilman Hughes moved, seconded by Council-
ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS man 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 changes:
the two items dealing with the slide area would
be considered concurrently, and addition of a
resolution consenting to a joint public hearing with the Redevelopment Agency.
The agenda as amended was approved on motion of Councilman Hughes, seconded
by Councilman McTaggart and carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR The City Clerk announced that the following items
were deleted from the Consent Calendar: Minutes
of August 21, letter of understanding with Rolling
Hills Estates regarding PV Transit, and Bronco Drive proposed sewer assessment
district.
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AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR Awarded the contract to Sully Miller, Inc. for
RECONSTRUCTION OF the work to be performed on Cayuse and Chaparral
CAYUSE LANE Lane at a cost not to exceed $24,000.
(1404)
ABALONE COVE BEACH (1) Accepted donation of Miracle Plan Structure
DONATION OF PLAY Number 144 -569 through the City's Gifts for Parks
STRUCTURE Program; and (2) Authorized installation of the
(1201) structure at a cost not to exceed $1,100.
RESOLUTION N0. 84 -53 ADOPTED RESOLUTION N0. 84 -53 OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FY 1985 -869 1987 -88 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING CITY
LOS ANGELES COUNTY PARTICIPATION IN FY 1985/86- 1987/88 LOS ANGELES
CDBG PROGRAM COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BUILDING GRANT
(601) PROGRAM.
SEWER ASSESSMENT Approved the petition format and require that
DISTRICT - BRONCO the petition be returned with a 60% sign -up on
DRIVE ET AL or before March 4, 1985.
(901 X 1402)
ANNUAL MAINTENANCE Authorized Mayor and City Clerk to sign an
CONTRACT - HEATER agreement for street maintenance with G. J. Payne
SCARIFICATION for a cost not to exceed $70,000 based on their
(1404) submitted bid price.
RESOLUTION N0. 84 -54 - ADOPTED RESOLUTION N0. 84 -54 OF THE CITY COUNCIL
APPLICATION FOR BICYCLE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING THE
AND /OR PEDESTRIAN FUNDS APPLICATION FOR BICYCLE AND /OR PEDESTRIAN FUNDS
(112) AUTHORIZED UNDER SB 821 AND APPROVING THE ADOP-
TION OF ITS BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PLAN.
RESOLUTION N0. 84 -55 - ADOPTED RESOLUTION N0. 84 -55 OF THE CITY COUNCIL
1984 -85 CAPITAL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ADOPTING
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 1984/85 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
(602)
RESOLUTION N0. 84 -56 - ADOPTED RESOLUTION N0. 84 -56 OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGISTER OF DEMANDS OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING FUNDS
FROM WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID*
The motion to approve the Consent Calendar carried on the following roll call
vote:
AYES: McTAGGART,
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: RYAN
HINCHL IFFE , HUGHES, AND MAYOR BACHARACH
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RECESS TO The meeting immediately recessed to a Closed
CLOSED SESSION Session for discussion of pending litigation.
AND RECONVENE The meeting reconvened at 8:05 P.M. and the
Mayor announced that no action had been taken.
DEWATERING WELLS - City Manager Guluzzy presented the staff report
EASTERN SIDE OF of September 4, 1984 recommending authorization
SLIDE of $40,000 for installation of pumps in the two
(1801) western wells for test dewatering and pumping
of Ishibashi Lake, and recommended that these
funds come from the General Fund Balances.
(It was decided to await the arrival of Public Works Superintendent Abbott
before continuing discussion of this matter.)
LADERA LINDA PADDLE Associate Engineer Rusty Reed presented the
TENNIS COURTS staff report of September 4, 1984 which recom7
(1201) mended approval of a contract with Peter Pursley
Tennis courts, Inc., for the construction of
this facility.
Council then discussed the spread in the bids received and staff review of
those bids and specifications with the contractors to insure thatr they
understood the City's requirements. The suggestion was made that a pre -
contract meeting be held with the successful bidder to make certain that
the specifications were understood and would be met.
Councilman Hinchliffe moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes to accept the staff
recommendation and award the bid to Peter Pursley Tennis Courts, Inc. for a
sum of $25,310. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: HINCHL IFFE , HUGHES & MAYOR BACHARACH
NOES: McTAGGART
ABSENT: RYAN
ORDINANCE N0. 186 Director Hightower presented the staff memorandum
C.U.P. FOR of September 4, 1984 which recommended introduc-
MONTESSORI SCHOOL tion of this ordinance to allow the processing
(1801 x 18 0 4 ) of a Conditional Use Permit for an addition to
an institutional use in the Eastview area, and
permit the applicant to submit an application prior to the effective date of
this amendment.
Council then inquired about the process to be followed after the introduction
of this ordinance, and if it is determined that traffic problems exist that
those concerns go before the Traffic committee.
Speaking in favor of approval of this C.U.P. was William Paulin, 2103 Vallecito
Drive.
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Councilman Hinchliffe moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart and carried to
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE N0. 186 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AMENDING
ORDINANCE N0. 177U.
PORTUGUESE BEND Upon the arrival of Public Works Supervisor Abbott
LANDSLIDE STABILIZATION at the meeting, Council resumed discussion of this
(1801) matter.
Dewatering Wells Eastern Side Of Slide
Council discussion centered on the cost for drilling these two wells, the
cost for getting the power to them, and a request for an update on the
funding and expenditures for the monitoring and dewatering study.
Additional discussion followed on the kind of pipe that will be used to feed
the culvert, if administration costs were included, funding that might be
forthcoming from the County for this project, and if the cost of installation
of these wells will be chargeable to the Redevelopment Agency.
Councilman McTaggart moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes to approve the
staff recommendation and authorize $50,000 from General Fund Balances for
installation of pumps in the two western wells for test dewatering and
pumping of Ishiba.shi Lake and that charges for administration be added to
this cost. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: McTAGGART , HINCHL IFFE , HUGHES, & MAYOR BACHARACH
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: RYAN
Installation of Wells Near Peppertree and Connection to ACLAD Piping System
Supervisor Abbott presented the staff memorandum of August 31, 1984 which
recommended that Council approve a contract with Water Well Supply for a sum
not to exceed $8,882.27 for installation of pumps in two wells along.Peppertree
and between Palos Verdes Drive South and Pomegranate.
Councilman McTaggart moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes to approve the staff
recommendation. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: McTAGGART , HINCHL IFFE , HUGHES , & MAYOR BACHARACH
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: RYAN
RESOLUTION N0. 84 -56 - City Manager Guluzzy presented this resolution
CONSENTING TO HOLDING to facilitate a joint meeting of the Council
A JOINT MEETING and Redevelopment Agency.
(1801)
Councilman Hinchliffe moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes and carried to
ADOPT RESOLUTION N0. 84 -56 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES CONSENTING TO HOLDING OF A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING.
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TRAFFIC STUDY - Associate Engineer Reed presented the September 4,
VIA COLINITA 1984 Staff memorandum which recommended that staff
(1502) be authorized to obtain the services of a traffic
engineer to study the effects of partial street
closure at Via Colinita and First Street at a
cost not to exceed $1,500.
Council then discussed how long it will take to perform this study, how the
study will be performed, and the effects of such a closure on surrounding
streets.
Councilman McTaggart moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes to approve the staff
recommendation. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: McTAGGART, HINCHLIFFE, HUGHES, & MAYOR BACHARACH
NOES: NONE
ABSENT : RYAN
Additional discussion followed on whether consideration should be given to
buying additional patrol time from the Sheriff's Department.' Staff was
requested to provide the Regional Sheriff's subcommittee with the cost of
additional service such as bi- weekly patrolling of the area.
COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
School District Building
(1401)
Referring to Councilman Ryan's report on his meeting with GSA in San Francisco,
Councilman Hinchliffe moved the recommendation of advising the School District
that the City supports their decision to release the property in June 1985, and
that staff prepare an interim custodial agreement. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Hughes and carried.
It was the consensus that the City Manager would provide the Council with a
time line for the acquisition of this facility.
Peninsula Transportation
Mayor Bacharach reported that Palos Verdes Estates is awaiting a report from
SCAG before making a decision on whether to join PV Transit.
Landslide
To answer questions that the residents of the area may have concerning the
Redevelopment Agency Councilman Hinchliffe recommended holding a Town Hall
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meeting at St. Peters Church or Ladera Linda. Staff indicated that a fact
sheet on the Redevelopment Agency is being prepared and will be available to
the public.
Cable TV
Councilman Hughes reported that the Subcommittee is reviewing the latest
revision to the Ordinance and will be meeting with TM Cablevision prior to the
September 18th meeting. If any members of Councilmembers should make known
their suggestions on the ordinance to the Subcommittee.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Acting Administrative Services Director Beaubien
DEPARTMENT REORGANIZATION presented the staff report of August 20, 1984
(1202) which recommended the following: (1) Authorize
the City Manager to change the job title /recruit-
ment from Administrative Services Director to
Finance Director. (2) Approve City Manager's reorganization to shift Data
Processing and Risk Management to the City Manager's Office. _(3) Approve
change in title /job duties from Administrative Assistant /City Treasurer to
Assistant to the City Manager /City Treasurer. (4) Authorize City Manager to
survey other municipalities and recommend salary range to Council for adoption
based on increased duties and responsibilities of position. (5) Authorize
the City Manager to hire an accounting firm to provide assistance for summer
season at a cost not to exceed $4,000.
Council then discussed the effects the computer will have on this plan, the
effects of bringing in an accounting firm, and the training that may be
necessary for upgrading the current personnel.
Councilman Hinchliffe moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes and carried to
approve changing the job title from Administrative Services Director to
Finance Director; when hired, that Director can deal with the personnel issues
raised. Additionally, that the job title for the Administrative Assistant be
changed to Assistant to the City Manager /City Treasurer.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
Status Report
Council requested that the status of the Miraleste Fire Station be added to
this report.
Status of CDBG Program & Shore Erosion Study
City Manager Guluzzy will be contacting Mark Hamud with SCAG regarding legisla-
tion on shore erosion.
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OCTOBER COUNCIL
MEETING
Council delayed making a decision on whether
or not to cancel the first meeting in October.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
EXCUSED ABSENCES - Councilman Hinchliffe moved, seconded by Council -
COUNCILMAN RYAN man McTa.ggart and carried to excuse the absence
of Councilman Ryan from the August 21 meeting
and this meeting.
MINUTES OF AUGUST 21 Councilman Hinchliffe moved, seconded by Mayor
Bacharach to approve the minutes of August 21,
1984 as presented.
PV TRANSIT Council discussed the extension of the Transit
(1505) Advisory Committee to August 30, 1985 and if
this Committee should be established along the
same lines as other committees.
Council discussion followed on the number of people on this Committee, if
membership should be appointed by the same process used for other committee
appointments, if this aspect should be taken out and dealt with after a
decision has been made by Palos Verdes Estates on joining the Transit Program,
and if the Committee should be made up of representatives from the other
cities.
Councilman Hughes moved, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe to approve the
following: (1) Authorize the Mayor to sign the Letter Of Understanding
regarding joint PV Transit operation with the City of Rolling Hills Estates.
(2) - Extend the term of the Transit Advisory Committee to January 1, 1985.
(3) Appropriate $6,000 from Transit funds for payment of Peninsula Dial -A -Ride
costs. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: McTAGGART, HINCHLIFFE, HUGHES, & MAYOR BACHARACH
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: RYAN
RESOLUTION N0. 84 -56 RESOLUTION N0. 84 -56 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
REGISTER OF DEMANDS THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ALLOWING CERTAIN
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING FUNDS FROM
WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID was presented by
title and ADOPTED on motion of Councilman Hinchliffe, seconded by Councilman
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McTaggart. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: McTAGGART, HINCHLIFFE, HUGHES, & MAYOR BACHARACH
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: RYAN
ADJOURNMENT: At 10:45 P.M. the meeting adjourned to 8:00 A.M.
Saturday, September 8, 1984 on motion of Council-
man Hughes.
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