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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.
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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•
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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.
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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
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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.)
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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.
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