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CC MINS 19841127 ADJM I N U T E S RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 27, 19 84 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: HUGHES, RYAN, McTAGGART, HINCHLIFFE, AND MAYOR BACHARACH ABSENT: NONE Also present were City Manager Donald F. Guluzzy, Environmental Services Director Sharon Hightower, City Clerk Jo Purcell, and Director of Public Works Gordon Siebert. WAIVER OF FULL READING OF Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS Hinchlif f e and carried, to waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions adopted at this meeting with consent to the waiver of read- ing 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: Sanitation District, E1 Prado Homes Association, High School Press Conference, Schedule for January Meetings, Traffic Advisory Committee, and Field Trip with Congressman Lungren. The agenda as amended was approved on motion of Councilman Hinchliffe, seconded by Councilman McTaggart, and carried. CONSENT CALENDAR The City Clerk announced that the following item was deleted from the Consent Calendar: Ordinance No. 190. The Consent Calendar was approved as follows on motion of Councilman Hughes, seconded by Councilman Ryan. TRACT NO. 39672 - Approved the work that has been completed as RELEASE OF BOND required by the Sanitary Sewer Agreement, and (1411) accepted for public use the sanitary sewers shown on the map. (2) Exonerated Faithful Performance Bond No. 103650 in the amount of $47,000. (3) Instructed the City Clerk to notify Tumanjan & Tumanjan Investments and Developers Insurance Company. #702 -B25 TRACT N0. 38848 - (1) Approved the work and accepted as completed RELEASE OF BONDS the monumentation. (2) Released two Faithful (1411) Performance Bonds in the amounts of $10,300 and $82,800. (3) Instructed the City Clerk to notify Rutter Development Corporation. (4) and that all work has been completed as required by the Subdivision Water System Agreement, Form A -3. (5) Released the Subdivision Water System Agreement, Form A -3, between the City and the Subdivider. (6) Released Bond No. 02851 in the amount of $324,000 and notified the Surety Company, Carlisle Insurance Company for release. TRACT N0. 33206 - (1) Approved the work and accepted as completed RELEASE OF BOND the storm drain known as Private Drain No. 1507 (1411) for public use. (2) Released Faithful Per- formance Bond No. 2889460 in the amount of $300,000. (3) Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 84 -74 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO ACCEPT ON BEHALF OF SAID DISTRICT A TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE OF STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS KNOWN AS PRIVATE DRAIN N0. 1507 IN THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES FOR FUTURE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE , REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENTS , AND AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE THEREOF. (4) Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Quiteclaim Deed for the easement for Private Drain No. 1507 to the Flood Control District on behalf of the City. (5) In- structed the City Clerk to notify the Principal, Shapell Industries, and the Surety, Safeco Insurance Co. of America. TRAILS NETWORK PLAN Adopted Plan with noted corrections. (701) The motion to approve the Consent Calendar carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: MCTAGGART, HUGHES, RYAN, AND MAYOR BACHARACH NONE NONE ORDINANCE NO. 190 - ORDINANCE NO* 190 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS REDEVELOPMENT PLAN VERDES ADOPTING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AS THE (1801) OFFICIAL REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PROJECT N0. 1 was presented by title. Councilman Hughes moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart to waive further reading and ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 190. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: McTAGGART, HUGHES, RYAN AND MAYOR BACHARACH NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: HINCHLIFFE COUNCIL -2- 11/27/84 #702-B26 BRONCO DRIVE SEWER Public Works Director Siebert presented the ASSESSMENT DISTRICT November 27 staff memorandum which listed (901) several options for Council action on the formation of this Sewer Assessment District. The proponents of the District are considering changes in district boundaries. The City Attorney has advised if changes are being considered that the pro - ponents prepare a new petition. Council. then discussed if the work on this district would be done in conjunction with u' dergrounding to be done in the City of Rolling Hills Estates, the topography of the lower part of Cayuse Lane which makes it impractical to underground, and the cost of installing a pump to get the line down to Bronco. Speaking in support of this district were Mr. & Mrs. Coates, 4 Martingale Drive. They described their meeting with representatives of the City, County Engineer and their neighborhood committee. Council then discussed the waiver of majority clause lacking in the petition, and the fact that this was an informal petition to get the sense of the neigh- borhood on whether they wanted this sewer district. Speaking against this district was Mr. Tom Sears, 28411 Cayuse Lane, who said that there were over 100 parcels against this district. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart to waive the $350 petition fee for circulation of a new petition to include Bronco Drive, so the district can be formed along those new lines. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: McTAGGART, HINCHLIFFE, RYAN AND MAYOR BACHARACH NOES: HUGHES ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE CITY TREE Director Siebert presented the November 27 staff MAINTENANCE memorandum which listed the responsibilities POLICIES that the City has with the current City Tree (1407) Maintenance Policy. Discussion then followed on the liability from injuries resulting from impro- perly maintained street trees. It was the consensus of the Council that staff should review the existing policy and determine means for lessening the City's liability. SANITATION DISTRICT Mayor Bacharach reported that the Sanitation District is now considering instituting a service fee. Public hearings will be held by the Sanita- tion District prior to the implementation of these fees. Staff will be receiv- ing information from the district to help answer questions from the public about this fee. COUNCIL -3- 11/27/84 #702 -B27 EL PRADO HOMEOWNERS Mayor Bacharach reported on the invitation from ASSOCIATION this Homeowner's Association to attend their annual meeting on January 17, 1985 at Marymount College at 8:00 P.M. HIGH SCHOOL - PRESS Mayor Bacharach said she will be participating CONFERENCE in a press conference with the High School news- papers this upcoming week. JANUARY MEETING It was the consensus of Council to hold Council meetings on January 8 and January 29, 1985. TRANSIT ADVISORY Mayor Pro Tem McTaggart reported on the recommen- COMMITTEE dations of the Sub - committee: the Transit Advisory Committee will consist of five members. Four will represent the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and one will be appointed by the City of Rolling Hills Estates. If and when other cities join the transit system then the membership in the committee will be increased to seven. The term of office will be determined by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. Staff was directed to send a letter to Rolling Hills Estates request- ing their appointment -of a member to this committee. The City Clerk was directed to give notice that the City will be appointing four members to the Transit Advisory Committee. FIELD TRIP WITH City Manager Guluzzy gave a brief report on the CONGRESSMAN LUNGREN landslide field trip with Congressman Dan Lungren, Public Works Supervisor Charles Abbott, Mayor Bacharach and Mayor Pro Tem Mctaggart. Council directed to invite Senator Cranston to take a similar field trip of the area. AUDIENCE QUESTIONS Responding to the Mayor's call for audience questions was Richard Bara, 1 Peppertree who voiced his support for a moratorium on tract maps for the coastal slope area. Ms. Sunshine, 6 Limetree Lane, reported that the Crenshaw right -of -way has been completely blocked and requested that Council take action in reopening this part of the trail system. Councilman Hughes moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan to authorize staff to work with the Horseman's Association in solving this problem of the blockage of the Crenshaw right -of -way. It was the consensus of alternatives listed in handle that problem. Council that if staff sees an urgent problem with the the Trails Plan, that they take the necessary action to COUNCIL -4- 11/27/84 #702 -B28 RECESS TO CLOSED At 9:30 P.M. the Council recessed to a closed SESSION AND session for discussion of personnel matters. At ADJOURNMENT 10:00 P.M. the meeting reconvened with no action taken. C or ATTEST. COUNCIL -S- 11/27/84 #702 -B29