CC MINS 19830802M I N U T E S
RANCHO PALOS VERDE S CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 29 1983
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tem Ken Dyda, 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: REIN, BACHARACH, & MAYOR PRO TEM DYDA
ABSENT: MAYOR RYAN
Also present were City Manager Donald F. Guluzzy, City Attotney Steve Dorsey,
Environmental Services Director Sharon W. Hightower, Director of Public Works
Carl Abel, Administrative Services Director Kiti Leisure, Leisure Services
Director Mary Thomas, and Community Services Director Tom Bandy.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA The City Manager announced the following additions
to the agenda: City Theme; RPV Transit; Legisla-
tion; Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); Closed Session. The amended
agenda was approved on motion of Councilwoman Being seconded by Councilwoman
Bacharach and carried.
WAIVER OF FULL READING OF Councilwoman Hein moved, seconded by Councilwoman
ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS Bacharach 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 Consent Calendar was approved, with the
removal of items A -8 and A -9, and the inclusion
of the amended register of warrants, on motion
of Councilwoman Bacharach, seconded by Councilwoman Hein to approve the
Consent Calendar as amended. The motion carried unanimously.
MINUTES
REPORT OF PLANNING
C0M4tISSION FINDING THAT
1983 -84 CIP PROJECTS
CONFORM TO GENERAL PLAN
(1203)
STREET SWEEPING AND
DISPOSAL FY 1983 -84
(1405)
Approved as presented the minutes of July 5,
July 11, and July 25, 1983*
Received and filed.
Authorized the Mayor to sign a contract
with South Bay Sweeping at a cost not
to exceed $19,277.60.
RESOLUTION N0. 83 -49 - Approved RESOLUTION NO. 83 -49 OF THE CITY
APPROVAL OF HES GRANT COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
(1404) APPROVING FEDERAL AID SAFETY FUNDS FOR
INSTALLATION OF GUARDRAIL, DELINEATORS,
WARNING SIGHS, AND FLASHERS AND CHANNELIZED AND GROOVED PAVEMENT.
RESOLUTION H0. 83 -50 - Approved RESOLUTION N0. 83 -50 OF THE CITY
BIKEWAY FUNDS COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDE S
(112) APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR BICYCLE FUNDS
AUTHORIZED UNDER S B 821 AND APPROVING THE
ADOPTION OF ITS BICYCLE PLAN and accepted transfer of funds for use in
construction of bikeways.
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CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY Rejected claim and instructed City Clerk
BUTTER E. RIINKEL to notify claimant.
(303)
RESOLUTION N0. 83 -51 - ADOPTED RESOLUTION N0. 83 -51 OF THE CITY
REGISTER OF DEMANDS COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE
SUM OF $270,737.20 DEMAND NUMBERS 3853
THROUGH 3956, 11538 THROUGH 115499 AND 25498 THROUGH 25560.
RESOLUTION N09 83 -52 - ADOPTED RESOLUTION N0. 83 -52 OF THE CITY
COASTAL PERMIT FEES COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
(701) AMENDING EXHIBIT "A" OF RESOLUTION NO 83-47,
AMENDING THE FEES TO BE CHARGED UNDER THE
DEVELOPMENT CODE.
The motion to approve the Consent Calendar carried on the following roll call
vote:
AYES: BACHARACH, HEIN, AND MAYOR PRO TEM. DYDA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: MAYOR RYAN
ORDINANCE N0. 171 - Councilwoman Hein moved, seconded by Council -
FIRE WARNING SYSTEMS woman Bacharach, to waive further reading and
( 603) adopt ORDINANCE NO. 171 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES AMENDING THE RESIDENTIAL FIRE -
WARNING SYSTEMS PROVISIONS OF THE BUILDING CODE
AND AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE N0. 172 - Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by
FIRE WARNING SYSTEMS Councilwoman Hein to waive further reading and
(603) ADOPT ORDINANCE N0. 172 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES AMENDING THE RESIDENTIAL FIRE
WARNING SYSTEMS PROVISIONS OF THE FIRE CODE AND
AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE, with the amendment to Section
13.307 as follows:
" No person may transfer title to a dwelling unit or guest room required by
this Section to be equipped with a smoke detector without first filing with
the City and the purchaser a statement that the dwelling unit or guest room
is equipped with smoke detectors meeting the requirements of this Section."
Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE N0. 173 - Staff report given by City Manager. The City
FALSE BURGLAR ALARM Attorney noted that no infraction can be penal -
ORDINANCE ized on the first offense and can't be more than
(1206 ) $50.00 for the first penalty.
Mr. John Schoenfeld, 30565 Rue Langlois, Rancho Palos Verdes, made some
suggestions regarding the ordinance.
The Ordinance was presented by title and motion by Councilwoman Hein, seconded
by Councilwoman Bacharach and carried, to waive further reading and INTRODUCE
ORDINANCE N0. 173 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES RELATING TO BURGLARY,
ROBBERY, AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS AND AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL
CODE.
AWARD OF BID, HAWTHORNE Staff report given by Public Works Director Abel.
BOULEVARD/PALOS VERDES DR. Low qualifying bidder was Sully Miller.
EAST RECONSTRUCTION
(1404) Motion by Councilwoman Bacharach, seconded by
Councilwoman Hein to approve staff recommendation
and award the contract to Sully Miller for an
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amount of $1,218,604.27 contingent on concurrence from the City of Rolling
Hills Estates and the County; direct the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the
contract, and that the City Council set aside the following funds to be used
on this project:
1. Construction Engineering /Inspection in RPV $679500.00
2. Construction Engineering /Inspection in RHE $229500.00
3. Surveying in RPV $309000.00
4. Surveying in RHE $109000000
5. Testing /Plant Inspection in RPV $ 79500.00
6. Testing /Plant Inspection in RHE $ 29500900
7. Contingency in RPV $379828.49
8. Contingency in RHE $159067924
AYES: BACHARACH, REIN, AND MAYOR PRO TEM DYDA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: RYAN
SITE PLAN REVIEW IN Staff report given by Director Hightower.
OPEN SPACE HAZARD Motion by Mayor Pro Tea Dyda, seconded by
DISTRICT Councilwoman Bacharach to approve the place -
(1801) ment of a comfort station /maintenance structure
at One (1) Roseapple for horticultural /tool
storage purposes on the condition that the
facilities are not permanent, are clearly accessory, will not alter the nature
of, and are limited to the approved facilities only for utilization of the open
space land; additionally, that there is the clear understanding that this is
not an entitlement for any other use or structure, and that there will be no
plumbing or water intrusion in the hazard area.
AYES: BACHARACH ,
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: RYAN
CITY 10th
ANNIVERSARY PARTY
(1201)
HE IN , AND MAYOR PRO TEM DYDA
the business community to
welcome of Eastview to the
Mayor Pro Tea Dyda stated that the business
community would like to celebrate the City's
10th Anniversary and use this as part of their
advertisements. Mayor Pro Tea Dyda moved,
seconded by Councilwoman Hein, to authorize
share in the City theme of the 10th Anniversary and
Citye
After some discussion, Councilwoman Hein moved that the above motion be
amended to read that the endorsement of the City is in keeping with the motion
passed on July 5th regarding no cruise as part of the Celebration. Motion
died for lack of seconds
Councilwoman Hein withdrew her original second of main motion.
Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hein to invite the
business community to attend the neat Regular Meeting and present to the City
Council their intentions so the Council can decide what they would like to
have done. The motion carried on a two - one vote with Mayor Pro Tea Dyda
voting in opposition.
RANCHO PALOS VERDES Motion by Councilwoman Bacharach, seconded
TRANSIT by Councilwoman Hein, to direct staff to come
(1505) back to the next Regular Meeting with a marketing
plan on how to present the Transit Program to the
City. It was noted that at the present time there
is no funding for the marketing of the Transit Plan. Motion carried unanimously.
LEGISLATION
(306)
Palos Verdes stands to lose
and urging their support.
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Motion by Councilwoman Bacharach, seconded by
Councilwoman Hein, to direct staff to immediately
send letters to Senator Beverly, Assemblymen Felando
and Elder letting them know that the City of Rancho
$760,000 as a result of not receiving subventions,
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The motion was carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: BACHARACH, HEIN, AND MAYOR PRO TEM DYDA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: RYAN
AUDIENCE QUESTIONS
Mr. Leon Zamfirescu, 1631 Stonewood Court, San Pedro, asked the Council to
reconsider the recently denied General Plan Amendment Initiation, stating that
he did not receive notification of the meeting date and he would like to
present his case to the City Council.
Councilwoman Hein moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach, to reconsider
this request at the Meeting of August 16, 1983. There being no objection, it
was so ordered.
Ms. Sunshine, 6 Limetree, Rancho Palos Verdes, spoke regarding flood control
and trail improvements in Upper Altamira Canyon.
Robert Deckman, 6520 Eddinghill Drive, asked the Council to consider amending
Resolution No. 83 -4 with regards to guidelines for real estate sign placement.
The Council suggested that he send a letter to the Board of Realtors asking
them for support, but that the Resolution will not be changed.
Art Vodak and Don Iverson of 6 Bridle and 4 Bridle, Rancho Palos Verdes,
requested help with their problem of loss of view by neighborhood trees.
Sutter Kunkel, 3217 Parkhurst Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes asked regarding the
procedure once a claim against the City is denied*
Lois LaRue, 3136 Barkentine Road, spoke regarding Barkentine and Altamira
Canyons.
RECESS At 9:20 P.M. the Mayor Pro Tem declared a recess.
At 9:30 P.M. the Meeting reconvened.
SEACOVE DRIVE Staff report given by City Manager. The Telephone
UNDERGROUNDING Company is requiring a $300 fee, and the policy of
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT the City is to not put up any "up front" money
N0. 7 until they are sure the District will go through.
(901)
Mr. Robert Haase, 20 Seacove Drive, said he would
like to proceed with the undergrounding procedure
and offered to put up the $300 if it would help.
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Mayor Pro Tem y
D da moved seconded b Councilwoman Hein to direct staff to
research the following items:
1. Past policy of requiring an informal petition showing 60%
interest before proceeding.
2. Policy of not spending up front money for such projects.
3. Possibility of charging a fee for these applications.
4. Possibility of changing the law requiring petition with 3
signatures being valido
and in the interim if the residents of Seacove Drive wish to deposit $300.00
in a Trust Fund with the City in order to proceed, this would be acceptable.
AYES: BACHARACH, REIN, AND MAYOR PRO TEM DYDA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: RYAN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Staff report was given by Administrative Analyst
BLOCK GRANT FUNDS Kevin Fridlington. The City has historically
(601 ) elected to transfer its CDBG Grant allocation to
the City of Lomita for their use* Since this
Supplemental Grant was severible from the basic
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Grant, the City has chosen to retain that portion for use in the City on
allowable public works type activities.
Mayor Pro Tern Dyda suggested that the staff look at projects that will be
reasonable permanent facilities rather than temporary uses, and to proceed
with the project. There being no objection, it was so ordered.
SALE OF CITY -OWNED Motion by Councilwoman Hein, seconded by
PROPERTY Councilwoman Bacharach, to take the following
(1404) action: 1) Cancel the agreement with Very
Important Properties and accept a new agreement
with Coldwell Bankers; 2) Raise the rent to
current market value of $1,500 /month; and 3) Increase the commission for
sale to 4% for three months and then reduce it to 2% after that time.
AYES: BACHARACH , HE IN , AND MAYOR PRO TEM DYDA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: RYAN
COAST SERVICES CONTRACT The Council reviewed the proposed agreement
WORD PROCESSING SERVICES for lease of the word processing equipment
(302) and services. Mr. Donald Diedrich, 6600
Beachview Drive, #300, Rancho Palos Verdes,
spoke regarding word processing. The following
changes were made to the terms and conditions of the agreement:
Condition #2 should be worded to include "...for actual hours worked
Condition No. 6 delete "or personnel vacancies" and change the liquidated
damages figure to equal actual loss ($18.50 + $7.00 + benefits).
Condition #14, delete in its entirety.
Motion by Councilwoman Hein, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach, to adopt
terms and conditions of the contract for word processing services with Coast
Services, as amended above.
AYES: BACHARACH, HEIN, AND MAYOR PRO TEM. DYDA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: RYAN
ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 10:50 P.M.
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