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CC MINS 19830906M I N U T E S RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 6 , 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: PRE SENT : HE IN , DYDA , BACHARACH , & MAYOR RYAN ABSENT: NONE Also present were City Manager Guluzzy, City Attorney Steve Dorsey,Environmental Services Director Sharon Hightower, City Clerk Mary Jo Lofthus, Administrative Services Director Kiti Laisure, Leisure Services Director Mary Thomas, Community Services Director Tom Bandy, Associate Planner Sandi Lavitt, Assistant Planner Jon Shepherd, Associate Civil Engineer Gordon Siebert, Public Works Director Carl Abel, and Assistant Planner Dino Putrino. WAIVER OF FULL READING OF Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilwoman ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS Hein 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 Agenda as presented was approved on motion of Councilwoman Hein, seconded by Coucilwoman Bacharach and carried. CONSENT CALENDAR The City Clerk announced that the following item was deleted from the consent Calendar: Items A -6 (Slurry Seal Program). The Consent Calendar was approved as follows on motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilwoman Hein. MINUTES Approved as presented the minutes of July 19, August 2, 11, 15 and 22, 1983. TRACT #33206 - RELEASE OF 19 Approved the work. GEOLOGIC IMPROVEMENT BOND 2. Exonerated Bond #2889453. (1411) TRACT #33206 - EXTENSION OF Approved extension of the agreement to IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS October 21, 1984. (1411) VICTOR MEDINA - CLAIM Rejected this claim as provided in Government Code AGAINST THE CITY §912.6 and instructed the City Clerk to inform the (303) claimant. #701Y- B19 -20 e BECKY HOMEN - CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY (303) SLURRY SEAL PROJECT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982 -83 - ACCEPTANCE OF INSPECTION SERVICES (1404) Rejected this claim as provided in Government Code §912.6 and directed the City Clerk to notify the claimant. 1. Accepted as complete the inspection services provided by WRG Co. Inc. 2. Released the retention and directed the Admin- istrative Services Officer to issue a warrant in the amount of $1,486-90 from Account No. 02- 5404 -0710 RESOLUTION 83-55 - HAZARD ADOPTED RESOLUTION N0. 83 -55 OF THE CITY COUNCIL 0 ELIMINATION SAFETY PROJECT THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING FEDERAL (1404) AID SAFETY FUNDS FOR INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC AND STREET NAME SIGNS* SUPERIOR SIGNAL - TRAFFIC Approved removal of the contract of $18,000 for and fiscal year authorized SIGNAL MAINTENANCE CONTRACT 1983 -84 in the amount (14 0 5) the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the contract. FINAL PARCEL MAP 15086 (1410) CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY - RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR PIPELINE AT HESSE PARK (1201 X 1408) POINT VINCENTE PARK - EASEMENT FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY (450 X 1201) POINT VINCENTE PARK - CHANGE ORDER #5 (1201) Accepted restriction of the map, and instructed the approval* access rights, approved the City Clerk to endorse Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign and process the easement. Authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign and process this utility easement. Authorized City Manager to process this change order covering extra survey work. ARK - Authorized the City Manager to process this change POINT VINCENTE P CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #6 - order. COASTGUARD EASEMENT OBLIGATIONS (450 X 1201) POINT VINCENTE PARK - Authorized.the City Manager to process this chang CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #8 - order. CREDIT FOR CITY SUPPLIED MATERIAL (1201) POINT VINCENTE PARK - CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #9 (1201) POINT VINCENTE PARK - PLUMBING REVISION.- CHANGE ORDER #7 (1201) TRANSIT CONTRACTOR - LEASE AND OPERATING AGREEMENTS (1505) Council Authorized the City Manager to process this change order covering additional excavation at vista's • Authorized the City Manager to process this change order covering plumbing revisions. Approved both agreements in the amount of $173,570 subject to the approval by the City Attorney• _2_ September 6, 1983 I RESOLUTION N0. 83 -56 - RESOL. N09 83 -56 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY REGISTER OF DEMANDS OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $345,413.39, DEMAND NUMBERS 4079 THROUGH 4171, 11565 THROUGH 11571, 25235 THROUGH 252369 AND 25627 THROUGH 25688. The motion to approve the amended Consent Calendar carried on the follow- ing role call vote: AYES: BACHARACH , HE IN , DYDA, and MAYOR RYAN NOES: NONE* Absent: NONE. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT #12 Mayor Ryan opened the public hearing on this re- (GOLDEN COVE) quest to change the land use designation from (701) commercial to residential multiple family, 6 -12 dwelling units per acre. The City Clerk reported that notice had been duly published. Associate Planner Lavitt presented the Staff Memorandum of August 16 which summarized the Planning Commission's five public hearings and one study session on this matter. Additionally, the report presented alternatives for Council consideration. The Planning Commission recommended certification of Environmental Impact Reports #22 and denial of this request for General Plan Amendment #12. Staff recommended approving in concept this amendment from commercial to residen- tial 6 -12 dwelling units per acre, with the inclusion of moderate income units; then returning the project to the Planning Commission to consider the remaining applications* Council discussion included comments regarding the importance of discussing how the community felt about development of such projects in the City and the sugges- tion was made that perhaps a questionnaire should be mailed to the residents regarding this project. Speaking in support of the amendment was the applicant Howard Adler, who summar- ized his request for this change. He further explained the impact of developing this center into a full - fledged shopping center: parking requirements, additional lighting, increased traffic, and the necessary servicing by commercial vehicles, including trash disposal. He felt that the proposed amendment would be compatible with the neighborhood, improve the center, and address the City's housing needs. Also speaking in support of this amendment was James Moss, 6405 Chartres Drive, whose comments dealt with the impact of an increased commercial zone versus the proposal being considered. Speaking in opposition to the amendment were the following residents: Elizabeth Kelly, 6611 Vallon Dr.; Jeannette Mucha, 5538 Littlebow Rd.; Fred Eaton, 30615 Cartier Dr.; Naomi Phillips, 2834 Calle Aventura; Franklyn Weiss, 30711 Via LaCresta; John Arand, 5731 Mistridge Dr.; Luella Wike, 29172 Oceanridge Dr.; Raymond Barrett, 32859 Seagate Dr.; John Nunn, 6913 Vallon Dr.; Patricia Kukel, 30605 Rue Langlois. Their comments concerned the increase in traffic, support for the Planning commission's decision to deny this application, whether all avenues of development for the Center had been explored, if it was possible to have only two units per acre, and if the decision to allow this amendment should be postponed pending additional comments from the community. Prepared statements were presented by Elizabeth Kelly, Jeanette Mucha, Naomi Phillips, Franklyn Weiss, John Arand and Louella Wike; all comments are on file with the City Clerk's office. Councilwoman Hein moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach and carried to continue this public hearing to September 20th and at that time announce the location of a September 26th meeting to continue discussion of this matter. It was the consensus that an article should appear in the next issue of the City's NEWSLETTER, that staff should prepare an information sheet on this project, issue a Press Release, prepare a report on the impacts of commercial and residential and report on the staff density recommendation. Council #701Y- B23 -24 -3- September 6, 1983 RECESS At 10:30, Mayor Ryan declared a brief recess. The meeting reconvened at 10:550 GRADING APPLICATION #670 - Director Hightower presented the staff memorandum SEACOVE DRIVE of September 6th citing the continuance of this (1801) matter from the August 16th meeting. The applicant had revised the original application from a stockpile on the Vista Park Site to a spreading of the material which would then be incorporated into the permanent landscaping for the park. The staff recommended that this revised application be referred to the Planning Commission. Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach and carried to refer this matter to the Planning Commission and the Parks and Recreation Committee to examine the revised application and grading at the park site. Ray Barrett, 32859 Seagate, questioned the grading being done at this develop- ment, the disposition of the stockpile and when it would be removed along with the accompanying refuse that has accumulated there. It was the consensus that Mr. Barrett contact Councilwoman Hein and let her know his concerns. After discussion of road inspection and the length of time it takes for this inspection, it was the consensus that staff prepare a status report on the building and safety study for the September 20, 1983 Meeting. APPEAL OF VARIANCE #92 - Assistant Planner Shepherd presented the staff APPLICANT JOHN MUCKEL report of August 16th on this request to construct (1804) a six -foot wall within the street sideyard set- back. The Planning Commission tabled the item and directed the applicant to submit alternatives to the initial request. The second proposal was for a 42 -inch high wall with an 18 -inch high wrought iron fence on top, bringing the total height to 5 feet. The Planning Commission denied the variance because the applicant had several legal alternatives and the proper findings could not be made. The staff recommended that Council affirm the decision of the Commission and dismiss the appeal. The applicant John Muckel presented pictures of the project and of the inter- section where the property is located. He cited the problem with the lot and the difficulty in getting full use of the upper portion of the property. The request for the 5 -foot wall was mainly for security, safety, and privacy. Council discussion then followed on the problems of a corner lot, use of the lower portion of this particular lot, and the fact that the slope of the land precludes the applicant from extending the building coverage onto a substantial portion of the land. Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hein and carried to grant this variance for a 5 -foot wall per plan in the vicinity of the swimming pool. The applicant is required to landscape on the other side of the wall. RANCHO PALOS VERDES TRANSIT - Jean Dickinson, Executive Director of OUT OF CITY ELDERLY/ Peninsula Seniors Advocacy Center, HANDICAPPED SERVICE (1505) inquired about the facilities for handi- capped and senior citizen riders of the transit system. She felt that Malaga Cove Plaza should be used as a dropoff point instead of the Malaga Cove School. Council explained that the service was not to provide all seniors with transportation, but to allow those who are physically an ble to transfer to another service. Additional discussion then followed the six -month trial period, and the charge of the Transit Citizen Advisory Committee and the kind of information they should be gathering* Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hein to approve recommendations 1 and 2 set out in the September 6 staff memorandum as follows: (1) authorize transit service beyond the city service area for Council -4- September 6, 1983 handicapped persons during off -peak hours of 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.mo with a 501 surcharge; (2) Appoint a Transit Citizens Advisory Committee to advise the Council on the quality or possible additional needs of the service. After additional discussion of the committee and its functions, Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Hein and carried to amended the motion by indicating that the Committee would have a one -year tenure. MORATORIUM EXEMPTION #7 Assistant Planner Shepherd presented APPLICANT: ALLEN H. MENDEL the staff memorandum of September 6, 1983 (1801) which cited the applicant's proposal to place a manufactured house on a vacant lot within the landslide moratorium area. The square footage of the project is 1,316 square feet. In addition to the structure, a 350 square foot driveway and parking area is proposed. The staff recommended that Council deny the request for this exemption. The applicant Alan Mendel., 3029 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, said that the foundation for this project would be adjustable to accommodate any movement in the earth, and after the landslide subsides, it is his intention to build a permanent foundation for the home. He also suggested use of an evaporative septic system for the house. Council discussion then followed on whether or not the proposed septic tank system had been approved by other agencies, the amount of grading that would be necessary for this project, if the land in that area is stable, whether Mr. Mendel was aware of the moratorium at the time he bought the property, and if this project would be eligible for the exclusion process available for that use of the land. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hein and carried to deny the exemption. The applicant was advised to investigate the exclusion process whereby he may be able to proceed with such a project. APPEAL TO MINOR EXCEPTION Assistant Planner Putrino presented the PERMIT #143 staff memo of September 6 which contained APPELLANT: DONNA PUNJ the background on this request for a (1801) reduction for open space requirement. The applicant was requesting a second story addition above and extending beyond the exist- ing garage in the rear of the property. The height of the structure would remain under the 16 -foot limitation due to the method of measurement and would not require a height variation. After reviewing letters of concern from adjacent real property owners, the staff chid a view analysis from these properties relative to the Minor Exception Permit and it was determined that no view obstruction would be incurred nor would there be any other significant impact caused by the granting of this project. The staff recommended the denial of the appeal to the Minor Exception Permit thereby upholding approval of the application. Speaking in opposition to this project was. the appellant Donna Punj, 3812 El Tesoro P1., who objected to the statement that no view obstruction would take place. Additionally, it was her feeling that her privacy would be invaded by this structure. With the use of pictures of the area, Council then discussed if view blockage would result from this project. The applicant Cheryl Caughlin, 6412 Via Canada, explained that her initial application as changed. It was the consensus of Council that since revisions had been made to the application, this matter should be continued to the September 20th meet- ing. Councilwoman Hein so moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach and carried. (At 12:45 the City Attorney was excused.) Council -5- September 6, 1983 #701Y- B27 -A1 EAST VIEW GOALS COMMITTEE FINAL REPORT (105) the report and refer to staff tion with the General Plan Amy (2) commend the committee and report to each member. Director Hightower presented the staff memorandum of September 6th which made the following recommendations: (1) accept and the Planning Commission for considera- endment zone change code amendment; direct staff to distribute a copy of the It was the consensus of Council to hold a meeting with the Goals Committee on September 19th at 7:300 CITY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Director Thomas presented the August 30th (1201) staff report which reviewed Council's direction that the Parks and Recreation Committee meet and discuss activities and events for the City's tenth anniversary celebration. The Committee recommended the following: (1) activities and events be planned at locations citywide to solidify a sense of community; (2) the City Manager designates specific support assignments for staff outside of the Leisure Services Department; (3) Council approve an expenditure budget of $2,000 for entertainment, supplies, exhibit fabrication and equipment rental. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hein to approve staff recommendations. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes - Bacharach, Hein, Dyda and Mayor Ryan. Nays: none. Absent: none. Parks and Recreation Committee Chairman Fred Jackson told the Council he felt that information on these activities should be sent to the business community* SLURRY SEAL PROJECT FOR FISCAL 1982 -83 - ACCEPTANCE OF WORK (1404 ) Councilwoman Hein so moved, ADJOURNMENT AT 1:15 A..M. ATTEST: Director Abel reported that the City was in receipt of a stop notice of its payments to ECNA and consequently was unable to authorize payment at the end of the 35 -day period. He recommended that Council accept the work that ECNA performed as complete. seconded by Councilman Dyda and carried. Council adjourned to September 19th at 7:30 on motion of Councilwoman Hein. Council -6- September 6, 1983 #701V-A2 L--�