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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. COUNCIL -1- 8/2/83 #701Y- Al2 -13 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 COUNCIL -2- 8/2/83 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. COUNCIL #701V-A17/1A 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, -3- 8/2/83 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. , y 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 COUNCIL -4- 8/2/83 #701Y- A18 -19 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. #701Y- Al2 -20 -5- 8/2/83