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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 39 1983
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Robert E. Ryan, at the
Palos Verdes Unified School District building, 30942 Hawthorne Boulevard.
After the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: BACHARACH, DYDA, HEIN & MAYOR RYAN
ABSENT: NONE
Also present were City Manager Donald F. Guluzzy, Environmental Services
Director Sharon Hightower, Public Works Director Carl Abel, Associate Civil
Engineer Anthony Antich, Leisure Services Director Mary Thomas, City Clerk
Mary Jo Lof thus, and Administrative Services Director Kiti Laisure.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA The City Clerk announced that Item A -7 (Hours
of Operation for Abalone Cove Beach) had been
removed from the Consent Calendar and that the following additions had been
made to the agenda: Legislation SB 403, City Council Committees, Agreement
with Abalone Cove Landslide Abatement District and Palos Verdes Drive South
Reconstruction. The agenda as amended was approved on motion of Councilwoman
Hein, seconded by Councilman Dyda and carried.
WAIVER OF FULL READING OF
ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
this meeting with consent
members of Council after
made at that time for the
Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilwoman
Hein and carried, to waive reading in full of
all ordinances and resolutions adopted at
to the waiver of reading deemed to be given by all
reading of the title, unless specific request was
reading of such ordinance or resolution.
CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilwoman
Hein to approve the Consent Calendar as follows.
MINUTES Approved as presented the minutes of the adjourned
meeting of April 19, 19839
ANNUAL REPORT - LANDSCAPE ADOPTED RESOLUTION N0. 83 -24 OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ORDERING THE
DISTRICT N0. 1 (901 X 1411) PREPARATION OF THE ENGINEER'S REPORT IN CONNEC-
TION WITH A LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
(LANDSCAPE AND OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT N0. 1). ADOPTED RESOLUTION
83 -25 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983 -84 FOR A
LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT (LANDSCAPE AND OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
N0. 1).
ANNUAL REPORT - LANDSCAPE ADOPTED RESOLUTION N0. 83 -26 OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ORDERING THE
DISTRICT N0. 2 (901 X 1411) PREPARATION OF THE ENGINEER'S REPORT IN CONNEC-
TION WITH A LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
(LANDSCAPE AND OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT N0. 2). ADOPTED RESOLUTION N0.
83 -26 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983 -84 FOR A
LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT (LANDSCAPE AND OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NO. 2 ) .
POINT VICENTE PARK - Authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign
AGREEMENT WITH JAMES this agreement with Mr. Hatano for the period
HATANO (1201) May 3, 1983 through May 2, 1984.
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PARCEL MAP 3649 - 1) Approved the map. 2) Accepted abandonment
ACCEPTANCE OF 'DEDTCATIONS of access rights as offered for dedication on
(1410) said map. 3 ) Made the finding that this project
will not violate any of the provisions of
Sections 66473.5, 66474, 66474.1, and 66474.6 of the Subdivision Map Act. 4)
Instructed the City Clerk to endorse on the face of the map of Parcel Map 3649
the certificate which embodies the approval of said Parcel Map and the accept-
ance of any dedications shown thereon.
POINT VICENTE PARK - Approved this agreement to provide services at
GEOTECHNICAL OBSERVATION a cost not to exceed $5,000.
SERVICES - ROBERT STONE
AND ASSOCIATES (1201)
RESOL. 83 -28 - REGISTER ADOPTED RESOL. 83 -28 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
OF DEMANDS THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$350,308.18, DEMAND NUMBERS 3208 THROUGH 3344, AND 11427 THROUGH 114510
TRACT N0. 38848 - 1) Approved the map. 2) Accepted streets,
ACCEPTANCE OF BONDS (1411) abandonment and /or restriction of access
rights and the right to restrict or prohibit
the erection of buildings or other structures, and easements, as offered
for dedication of said map. 3) Approved and accepted the following work
agreements and improvement securities after they have been examined and
approved by the City Attorney. a) An agreement to guarantee setting of
survey, monuments, tie, points and furnishing tie notes executed by Rutter
Development Corp., a corporation and improvement security deposited with the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes on April 25, 1983 for $10,300, tendered as a
faithful performance bond. b) An agreement to guarantee setting of survey
monuments, tie, points and furnishing tie notes executed by Rutter Development
Corp., a corporation and improvement security deposited with the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes on April 28, 1983 for $82,800, tendered as a faithful
performance bond. c) An agreement to construct sanitary sewers and a faithful
performance bond in the amount of $293,000 and a labor and materials bond in
the amount of $146,500, both executed by Rutter Development Corp., a corpora-
tion and Carlisle Insurance.Company. d) An agreement to construct storm
drains and a faithful performance bond in the amount of $311,000 and a
labor and materials bond in the amount of- $155,500, both executed by Rutter
Development Corp., and Carlisle Insurance Company. e) An agreement to construct
a water system and a faithful performance bond in the amount of $324,000 and a
labor and materials bond in the amount of $162,000, both executed by Rutter
Development Corp., and Carlisle Insurance Company. 4) Made the following
findings: a) Found that this project will not violate any of the provisions
of Sections 66474, 66474.1, and 66474.6 of the Subdivision Map Act. b) The
proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for its design and improve-
ment, is consistent with the General Plan required by Article 5 (commencing
with Section 65300) of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of the Government Code, or any
specific plan adopted pursuant to Article 8 (commencing with Section 65450) of
Chapter 3 of Division 1 of the Government Code. c) The City Council, pursuant
to Section 66436 (c) (1) and Section 66445 (f) of the Subdivision Map Act,
found that the development of the property in the manner set forth on the
subdivision of land will not unreasonably interfere with the free and complete
exercise of any public entity and /or public utility rights -of -way and /or
easements within the subdivision of land. 5) Instructed the City Clerk to
endorse on the face of the map of Tract No. 38848 the certificate which
embodies the approval of said map and the acceptance of dedications shown
thereon.
PERMIT FOR TEMPORARY Granted a temporary access permit to
ACCESS (1204) California Federal subject to the following
conditions: 1) The developer will install
new sidewalks adjacent to the subject property according to City specifications.
2) The developer will install a wheelchair ramp at the corner of Crest Road
and Hawthorne Boulevard according to State specifications. 3) The developer
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will install stamped concrete on the Crest Road center median from an extension
of the property line to the end of the median on Hawthorne Boulevard. The
pattern and color shall be similar to the remainder of the median on Crest
Road. 4) The developer will repair or replace damaged curb on pavement as a
result of his work. 5 ) The developer will post a bond for the performance of
the above work. The bond amount will equal the developer's estimated cost of
improvements. This amount will be subject to review and approval by the
Director of Public Works. 6) The developer will pay to the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes a permit fee equal to 10 percent of the estimated cost of improve-
ment or $1,000 (whichever is less) to cover the cost of construction inspection
and administration.
The motion to approve the Consent Calendar carried on the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
BACHARACH , DYDA, REIN, & MAYOR RYAN
NONE
EASTVIEW GOALS COMMITTEE Director Hightower presented the staff memorandum
(105 X 106) of May 3 which recommended that the City Council
set a date to interview the citizens who have
applied for appointment to the Eastview Goals Committee.
It was the consensus of Council to set May 9 as the date to interview these
candidates*
ABALONE COVE LANDSLIDE Director Hightower presented the May 3 staff
ABATEMENT DISTRICT - memorandum which described this proposal to
REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION add approximately 603 square feet to an
FROM MORATORIUM* existing two -story single family residence.
Applicant: E lin The plans showed no new plumbing to be
Vande rlip, 100 Vanderlip added. If the City Council determined that
Drive (1801) Section 4 (g) of the Landslide Moratorium
Ordinance dated June 15, 1982 applied, a geology
study and deposit must be submitted to the City for City Geologist's review
and approval. Also, a liability waiver must be recorded with the County
Recorder. Both steps are necessary before a site plan review application, or
other necessary applications, could be accepted by the City. Staff recommended
that if Council determined this to be the applicable section of the Landslide
Moratorium Ordinance and if approval is given for this project that the
applicant be notified of the required procedure.
Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hein, and carried that since
this is a minor project, that this exception Lnder Section 4 (g) of the
Landslide Moratorium Ordinance.
HOUSING ELEMENT - ANNUAL Director Hightower presented the March 3, 1983,
PROGRESS REPORT FROM THE staff memorandum which referred to the Planning
PLANNING COMMISSION Commission's approval of the Annual Progress
(701 X 1203) Report on implementation of the Housing Element,
March, 1983.
Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hein, to receive and file this
report.
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES Director Hightower presented the May 3, 1983,
GRANT (1201) staff memorandum which cited the Parks and
Recreation Committee's recommendation that
staff and the Committee look into the possiblity of using the Art in Public
Places Grant in conjunction with the donor recognition plans.
Council then discussed if there was adequate time to proceed on seeking funds
through this grant's process during this year. Councilwoman Bacharach moved,
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seconded by "r .►d, carried to refer this matter to the Parks and
Recreation Committee to explore funding for next year.
APPOINTMENT TO CITIZEN'S Referring to the April 12, 1983 letter from
ADVISORY COMMITTEE - Supervisor Deane Dana regarding nominees
SOUTH COAST REGIONAL COUNTY for membership to this South Coast Regional
PARK MASTER PLAN County Park Advisory Committee, Mayor Ryan
said it would be necessary to get these nomina-
tions to the Supervisor by May 16th.
It was the consensus of Council that staff should poll the Parks and Recreation
Committee to determine what members wanted to serve on this Advisory Committee.
Staff was directed to report back at the May 9th meeting on this matter.
LEGISLATION
SB 403 - Restriction on business license taxation of coin operated vending
machines and video game machines. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by
Hein, and carried to oppose this bill.
COUNCIL COMMITTEES Councilwoman Hein requested that the Mayor appoint
another councilmember to fill the vacancy on
various committees left by Councilwoman Shaw's resignation. Appointments were
made as follows: South Bay Juvenile Diversion Program - Hein, Southern
California Joint Powers Insurance Authority - Hein and Dyda, South Bay Cities
Association - Bacharach and Hein, Peninsula Transportation - Bacharach,
Legislation - Bacharach.
JOINT PLANNING COMMISSION
AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGREEMENT WITH ABALONE
COVE LANDSLIDE ABATEMENT
DISTRICT - ALTAMIRA
CANYON AND PALOS VERDES
DRIVE SOUTH (1801)
It was the consensus of Council to meet with the
Planning Commission on May 11th.
City Manager Guluzzy presented the proposed
agreement between the City and the Abalone Cove
Landslide Abatement District for the replacement
of Altamira Canyon roadway culvert and resurfacing
of a portion of Palos Verdes Drive South.
After clarification of some provisions of this agreement, Councilwoman Bacharach
moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda, and carried to approve this agreement.
ABALONE COVE BEACH PARK - Director Thomas presented the April 26th
SUMMER HOURS (1201) memorandum which recommended the following hours
for the beach park: 1) Parking lot summer hours -
8:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. - lifeguard to chain exit at 8:00 P.M. seven days per
week. 2) Parking lot winter hours - to coincide with lifeguard's schedule
with closure of parking lot ingress one -hour prior to the end of lifeguard's
shift and the lifeguard chaining of the egress at the end of his shift. Hours
of parking lot operation to be not less than: Monday through Friday - four
hours daily, weekends, holidays, high -use days - eight hours daily. 3)
Authorize Leisure Services staff to close the parking lot and post the facility
"closed and unsupervised" on inclement weather (rain, high winds, heavy fog,
or very cold weather).
Council then discussed if the winter hours coincided with the lifeguard's schedule,
whether the warning sign was bilingual, and the condition of the road leading
down to the beach. Council suggested that perhaps they should make an inspec-
tion of the site prior to the next work session.
Councilwoman Bacharach moved,
approve the staff recommendet
PALOS VERDES DRIVE SOUTH
RECONSTRUCTION (1404)
of Palos Verdes Drive Southe
seconded by Councilwoman Hein, and carried to
ions.
Public Works Contract Manager Antich presented
the May 2nd staff memorandum which described
in detail alternatives for the reconstruction
Dr. Miller, a representative of 2 -R Engineering,
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described to the Council the techniques of the CRAM system and the CAB system
and the benefits for the recommended CRAM system.
Council then discussed the lifetime of such a method of reconstruction, how
repairs would be made on this roadway, if this method had been tried elsewhere,
the cost of this system versus the other methods, and if Council had enough
expertise to make the decision to go with the CRAM method.
Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hein, to approve the staff
recommendations: 1) Award a contract using the CRAM system to Excel Paving
subject to acceptable agreement presented to the City Council no later than
May 17, 1983. 2) Delete the requirement for roadway insurance. 3) Direct
staff to prepare an agreement with 2 -R Engineering for engineering and inspec-
tion services. This approval to be contingent upon the Abalone Cove Landslide
Abatement District approving an installation of their portion of the pipe
prior to May 17th. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: DYDA, REIN, & MAYOR RYAN
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: BACHARACH
LADERA LINDA /PORTUGUESE Parks and Recreation Committee Chairman Fred
BEND SITE (1201) Jackson presented the Committee's report of
May 3, 1983 which described that the Committee
has been in the process of developing a revised plan for this area over the
past year. He explained the volunteer labor and donations that the community
was making in order to reduce the City's costs in developing this site.
Additionally, he described the usage that this park would get, not only by the
soccer groups, but also there would be heavy adult usage of the facility. He
also reported on his meeting with the School District Board and stated that
they are in support of this plan. The District did, however, remind him that
by 1990 they would be reconsidering its usage of that area.
Director Hightower then presented the staff memorandum of May 3rd which listed
the annual maintenance costs, scheduling, and the cost for construction
management services.
Council discussion then centered on the scheduling for this site, if the City
has the expertise on staff to do the plans, and the funds that would be used
to go ahead with this project.
Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hein, to approve the staff
recommendation of Phase I: (a) A new soccer field, complete with goal posts.
(b) The additional grass area necessary for eventual completion of two softball
fields. (c) Additional parking area, with a street light, at the upper Ladera
Linda site. (d) Provision for parking on the upper Portuguese Bend site (with
some work on the ramp providing access to the lower area containing playing
fields). These improvements to be made at a cost not to exceed $40,000 which
is to come out of the Capital Improvements Fund ($33,000 for construction,
$5,000 for construction drawings, and $2,000 for RJA management services).
The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: HEIN , DYDA, BACHARACH , & MAYOR RYAN
NOES:
NONE
Councilwoman Bacharach's amended motion to use the funds from the Cable TV
Franchise died for lack of a second.
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ADJOURNMENT At 9:00 P.M. the meeting was adjourned to May 9th
at 7:00 P.M. on motion of Councilman Dyda .
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