CC MINS 19841016M I N U T E S
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 16, 1984
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor 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: HINCHLIFFE, HUGHES, McTAGGART, RYAN, AND MAYOR BACHARACH
ABSENT: NONE
Also present were City Manager Donald F. Guluzzy, City Attorney Steve Dorsey,
Director of Environmental Services Sharon Hightower, Acting Administrative
Services Director Greg Beaubien, City Clerk Jo Lof thus, Director of Public
Works Gordon Siebert, Public Works Supervisor Charles Abbott, Associate
Engineer Rusty Reed, Senior Planner Ann Negendank, Associate Planners Steve
Rubin, and Greg Fuz, and Assistant Planner Gary Pedroni.
CEREMONIAL MATTER Mayor Bacharach presented a proclamation to
Peter Von Hagen and Ann Wilert representing
the Palos Verdes Amateur Radio Club, in
recognition of the wide variety of services that the organization has
provided to the citizens and City Government of Rancho Palos Verdes.
WAIVER OF FULL READING OF Councilman McTaggart moved, seconded by Council -
ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS man Hughes 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:
Post Office Relocation, Clovercliff Park Mainten-
ance, Subdivision Signs in Seaview, and Use Of
City Attorney For Code Enforcement.
The agenda as amended was approved on motion of Councilman Hinchliffe, seconded
by Councilman Hughes and carried.
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CONSENT CALENDAR The City Clerk announced that the following
items were deleted from the Consent Calendar:
Contract with Vernon Paving, (to be placed on
the November 7 agenda), and Contract with Water
Wells Company.
The Consent Calendar was approved as follows on motion of Councilman Ryan,
seconded by Councilman McTaggart and carried.
MINUTES Approved the minutes of October 2, September 18,
September 8, and September 4, 1984.
ORDINANCE N0. 184 - Adopted ORDINANCE NO. 184 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
REPEALING ORDINANCE PALOS VERDES APPROVING ZONE CHANGE N0, 13 AND
N0. 177U FOR THE REPEALING ORDINANCE N0. 177U FOR THE EASTVIEW
EASTVIEW AREA AREA. (This ordinance was introduced on
(701) August 7, 1984 and re- introduced on September 18,
1984.)
ORDINANCE N0. 187 - Adopted ORDINANCE N0. 187 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
APPROVING CODE PALOS VERDES APPROVING CODE AMENDMENT N0. 18 AND
AMENDMENT N0. 18 AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE
(701) TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR THE NEW ZONES IN THE
EASTVIEW AREA. (This ordinance was introduced
on September 18, 1984.)
RESOLUTION N0. 84 -62 - Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 84 -62 OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ADOPTING
STANDARDS MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT STANDARDS FOR ALL AUTHOR -
(1202) IZED CITY EMPLOYEES.
TRACT N0. 32322 - Extended the Tract Map for one year to a new
EXTENSION OF TRACT expiration date of October 5, 1985.
MAP
(1411)
COUNCIL POLICY - (1) Revised the eligibility criteria to establish
DONOR RECOGNITION a separate category for volunteer labor that is of
( 306 X 1201) an on -going nature as follows:
' On -going volunteers receive a letter from the
Mayor.
Once 500 hours -is accumulated, receive recognition on a permanent 3" X 5"
marker.
(2) Schedule all future recognition ceremonies to take place in August/
September for the previous 12 months (July- June).
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(3) Appropriate $350 from the General Fund to purchase and install donor
recognition displays, and markers for donations received through June 30,
1984.
FISCAL YEAR 1984 -85 Accepted the staff report and directed it be
MINORITY BUSINESS forwarded to CALTRANS for approval.
ENTERPRISE REPORT
(601)
CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY Rejected the claim and directed the City Clerk
BY CECILIA CHEN to notify the claimant.
(303)
RESOL. N0. 84 -63 ADOPTED RESOLUTION N0, 84 -63 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.
RESOL. N0. 84 -64 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 84 -64 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*
RESOLUTION N0. 84 -65
APPROVING APPLICATION
FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR
PT. VICENTE PARK
(1201)
Adopted RESOLUTION N0. 84 -65 OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OR RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE REGIONAL
COMPETITIVE PROGRAM OF THE CALIFORNIA PARKS
AND RECREATION FACILITIES ACT OF 1984 FOR
POINT VICENTE PARK.
The motion to approve the Consent Calendar was carried on the following roll
call vote:
AYES: McTAGGART, HINCHLIFFE, HUGHES, RYAN, AND MAYOR BACHARACH
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
TENTATIVE PARCEL Associate Planner Rubin presented the staff memo -
MAP 8666 — APPEAL OF randum of September 18 which recommended adoption
DENIAL of a proposed resolution denying the appeal to
(1410) this Parcel Map, thereby sustaining the Planning
Commission °s denial.
Representing the applicant was his attorney Gordon Phillips, who questioned
both the length of time for processing this application and the denial based
on grading requirements since no grading was involved.
Council then commented that the delay was really caused in trying to acquire
the adjacent parcel from the homes association.
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Also representing the applicant was his engineer Edwin Saiki, Westco
Engineering, 4431 W. Rosecrans Avenue, who summarized the background on
the four lots, and questioned the application of the grading Code Section
preventing the applicant from building on one of the three lots. He felt
that all the lots were buildable.
Council then commented that even if building was allowed on pilings had the
applicant taken into consideration the City °s second story ordinance, and
questioned if consideration was given to the fact that the lot was over 35%
grade and considered open hazard.
The applicant, George Gabric. 3157 Crownview Drive, stated that since the
rains a couple of years ago the lot is no longer buildable. He said that
nothing was said about this lot not being buildable at the time of application.
Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes and carried to deny the
appeal and requested staff to prepare a appropriate resolution for adoption at
the next City Council meeting.
VARIANCE N0. 102 - Assistant Planner Pedroni presented the staff
APPEAL memorandum of October 16, 1984 which recommended
(1804) affirmation of the Planning Commission °s decision
and dismissing this appeal to allow a wall (in-
cluding arch, pilasters) and wrought iron gates
in excess of forty -two inches in height to encroach into required twenty -foot
setback and the public right -of -way. Also presented were photographs of the
wall.
Council then questioned if it had been confirmed that this was not a pool wall,
and if the wall really presented a traffic hazard.
Robert E. Lyon, the applicant, told the Council that he was not living in the
house when the cease and desist notice was delivered; he thought that his
previous contractor had made an application for the variance. He cited
drainage problems on this property necessitating the building of this wall
and the fact that evidence had been found of a pre- existing wall. He said he
would be willing to provide the City with liability insurance for this
wall.
Council then commented on the Planning Commission °s inability to make the
findings to allow this wall since it was in the public right -of -way, if
variances are granted for encroachments on City property, if this wall was
in concert with the character of the neighborhood and how some adjacent
shrubbery presented a visability problem.
Councilman Hinchliffe moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan to direct staff to
prepare a resolution with findings consistent with the applicant °s testimony,
provide the necessary insurance provisions and incorporate the encroachment
policy. The motion carried on a four - one vote with Councilman McTaggart
voting in opposition.
The applicant was told he would have to get an encroachment permit.
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HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD Director Siebert presented the October 16 staff
MEDIAN - LANDSCAPING report which recommended the following:
(1404) (1) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign
a contract with Century Landscape, Inc. to
landscape the new Hawthorne Boulevard median at
a cost not to exceed $54,000. (2) Authorize staff to purchase supplies and
materials and use the CCC to do planning at a cost not to exceed $20,800;
and, (3) Transfer $1,750 from the Capital Improvement Project budget to
Median Maintenance in the Operating budget.
Council then inquired about the type of sprinkling system to be used, if a
drip system would be more economical, and its effectiveness, considering the
slope of the area to be landscaped. Additional discussion centered on
whether the CCC could do Phase II of this project; if it was found that they
couldn °t then the whole project would have to be re -bid.
After comments about whether a subcommittee of Councilmen Ryan and McTaggart
should review the irrigation system, Councilman Hinchliffe moved, seconded
by Councilman Hughes and carried to approve the staff recommendations,
provided that no delay was recommended by the subcommittee. The motion
carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: McTAGGART, HINCHLIFFE, HUGHES, -RYAN, AND MAYOR BACHARACH
NOES: NONE
RECESS At 9:00 P.M. the Mayor declared a brief recess.
The meeting reconvened at 9:15 P.M.
MORATORIUM EXEMPTION Senior Planner Negendank presented the October 16
NO. 10 - APPLICANT: staff report which recommended denial of this
DAVID LEEPER request for a moratorium exemption to allow a
(1801) portable building, trailer, mobile home or motor
home, or similar unit.
In response to Council °s question, the applicant David leeper, #1 Roseapple,
said that he bought the property two or three years ago. He wanted to have a
caretaker live on the property to maintain the landscaping.
Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Council McTaggart and carried to approve
staff recommendation denying the exemption.
NUISANCE ABATEMENT Assistant Planner Fuz presented the October 16
#1 ROSEAPPLE staff report which recommended that Council
(701) authorize staff to proceed with nuisance abate-
ment at #1 Roseapple if the cause of the nuisance
has not been eliminated by the property owner by
the first week in November.
The property owner, David Leeper, said he would like to do something with the
pool and felt there should be an investigation of possible alternatives.
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Council then discussed if this was a reasonable amount of time to abate this
nuisance; Mr. Leeper could remove the debris from the pool himself.
Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart and carried, to
approve the staff recommendation to proceed with the abatement procedure as
noticed.
NUISANCE ABATEMENT - Assistant Planner Fuz presented the October 16
2068 JAYBROOK staff report which recommended -that staff be
(701) authorized to proceed with nuisance abatement
at 2068 Jaybrook if the causes of the nuisance
(unsightly accumulation of discarded material)
had not been eliminated by the property owner within the time specified in
the Notice'of Intention to Abate a Public Notice.
After Council comments on the length of time it took to proceed with these
nuisance abatements, and if there was a way to expedite them, Councilman Ryan
moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart and carried to approve the staff
recommendation to proceed with the abatement procedure as noticed.
MORATORIUM AREA
REQUEST TO ALLOW
ELECTRICAL HOOK -UPS
(1801)
cultural uses. The applicants
to underground the utilities i
nAssociate Planner Rubin presented the October 16
staff memorandum which recommended approval of
this request to waive the requirements of
Section 17.48.020 of the City °s Development
Code to allow above groundwater and power hook -
ups to Lots 20 and 21 of Tract 14195 for horti-
in this matter had consented to sign an agreement
this area should that become feasible.
Council then questioned allowing horses on these lots since there was no
adjacent homeowner to care for them, the volume of irrigation to be done,
and the monitoring device to be used to prevent overwatering.
Representing the Portuguese Bend Homeowners Association was Susan Hendleman,
38 Narcissa Drive, who pointed out that keeping horses on the lots involved
would be a violation of that organization °s CC &Rs.
During Council discussion it was revealed that the owners of this property
wanted only to use it for planting and not for boarding horses. Council then
inquired 'if battery - powered electrical units should be used instead of hooking
up electrical lines.
Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe and carried, to approve
the staff recommendation, but delete any references to keeping horses on the
property
After discussion of possible violation of the City °s Code dealing with horses
in that area and the violation of the Association °s CC &Rs, it was the consensus
that staff should meet with representatives of the association to find out if
there are violations of the CC &Rs or the City °s Code. Staff is to report to
Council on this matter.
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SUBDIVISION SIGNS - Director Hightower presented the staff memorandum
PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY recommending the following: (1) Approve four
(SEAVIEW RESIDENTOS signs and lights. (2) Require a sign permit.
ASSOCIATION) (3) Waive the liability insurance policy with
(808 X 1801) requested encroachment permit. (4) Direct staff
to develop a policy for liability insurance for
permits for Council approval.
It was determined after Council discussion that the Joint Powers Insurance
Association could not arrange for insurance on this type of permanent encroach-
ment.
Representing the Residents Association was George Cannady, 4037 Admirable Drive,
who described the sign placques to be installed and cited the difficulty in
acquiring the kind of insurance the City was requesting.
Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes and carried to approve
the staff recommendation.
COUNCIL SUB - COMMITTEES
Peninsula Transit
Director Siebert reported on the usage of the Palos Verdes Transit by both
residents of the City and Rolling Hills Estates.
School Liaison
After discussion of the dates for the School District to vacate the building,
it was the consensus that a timeline on this matter should be placed on the
November 7 agenda.
Regional Sheriff
Council requested that the City Manager get a copy of the Traffic Enforcement
Index for the City for the Sub - committee.
Landslide Committee
Councilman Hughes commented on the sub - committee °s meeting with Dr. Perry Ehlig
on October 15 where they discussed some of the technical presentation for the
October 22 meeting.
Council then proceeded to discuss the make -up of the October 22 Town Hall
meeting and it was concluded that the written questions portion of the meeting
should be at least 45 minutes; that the work -shop should start at 8:45 P.M.
Council-requested that the question and answer sheet be placed on the Channel
3 Reader and notice -of the hearing be placed on the'Golden Cove message board.
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Councilman Hughes report that the ordinance was in final draft and that the
sub - committee of _himself and Mayor Bacharach would be meeting again next week.
The ordinance is scheduled to be on the November 7 agenda.
Post Office
Councilman Ryan reported that since the Post Office is negotiating with
Palos Verdes Properties to relocate the post office on Crestridge he would
like an update on those negotiations and wanted the City to be involved in
this matter.
After Council discussion of whether to send a letter to the Post Office, it
was concluded that a letter should be sent stating the City °s recognition of
the Post Office °s need for an appropriate location, and suggest locations such
as near the fire station in Peninsula Center or perhaps on Western Avenue. A
copy of the letter should go to the City of Rolling Hills Estates.
Clovercliff Park - Maintenance
After Councilman Ryan °s comments on the lack of maintenance at this Park, it
was concluded that the Public Works Department make a determination on whether
these were design or maintenance problems. A follow -up will be made in the
City Manager °s weekly status report.
CITY HALL CLOSURE - City Manager Guluzzy presented the staff report
CHRISTMAS EVE of October 10, which recommended authorizing
(302) him to close City Hall to the public on
December 24, 19840
Councilman Hinchliffe moved, seconded by Councilman Hughes and carried, to
approve staff recommendation.
REVENUE SNARING ACT - City Manager Guluzzy cited Federal regulations
HANDICAPPED DISCRIMINATION - requiring this self - evaluation report.
SELF EVALUATION
(601) It was the consensus of Council to receive and
file this report.
PALOS VERDES DRIVE Public Works Supervisor Abbott presented the
SOUTH - LANDSLIDE staff report of October 16 which recommended
AREA that staff be directed to make the necessary
(1801) preparation for getting Palos Verdes Drive South
rebuilt along alignment No. 3. (This alignment
represents a compromise of the two other suggested
alignments. The impacts to the property owners is less and the cost of the
project is the least of all the alternatives. The impact on traffic during
construction is minor and the biggest advantage in getting rid of the two sharp
curves at both ends of the alignment.)
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Council then discussed the effects on the property owners, the fact that the
road would be 50 feet from two houses, why this suggested area was considered
more stable, the funding sources for this project, the condition of the two
homes nearest the road, what will be done with the existing utilities, and
if the Sanitation.District will be moving their pipes also. Additional
comments.followed on how the release of CDBG Funds by Fish & Game could be
speeded up, and if this issue of moving the road should be placed on the
October 22 Town Hall agenda.
CITY ATTORNEY - CODE After discussion of how the District Attorney
ENFORCEMENT handled the City °s Code Enforcement cases, it
(1801) was the consensus that staff should prepare
a report on how cases have been handled by
that office for the past two years.
Additionally, that the City Attorney should find out if it is allowable for
the District Attorney to handle only some of the City °s cases.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
PORTUGUESE BEND - The City Attorney briefed the Council on a
STABILIZATION STUDY - recent Fair Political Practices Commission
TEST DEWATERING opinion dealing with conflict of interest and
(1801) how this may apply in the case of Councilman
Hinchliffe, since he lives in the area affected
by the installation of these test wells and
pumps. Since his homes association is negotiating for the purchase of the
property from Palos Verdes Properties, he recommended that Councilman
Hinchliffe not participate in any decision that could affect the value of the
land that he may be able to purchase at the end of October.
Councilman Hughes moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart to approve the
staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a contract
with Water Well Supply for a sum not to exceed $6,000. The motion carried
on the following roll call vote:
AYES: McTAGGART, HUGHES, RYAN, AND MAYOR BACHARACH
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: HINCHLIFFE
ADJOURNMENT
ATTEST:
y C erk
At 11:25 P.M. the meeting adjourned to October 22
at 7:30 P.M. on motion of Councilman Hughes.
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Mayor
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