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CC MINS 19801202M I N U T E S RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 2, 1980 The meeting was called to order at 7:38 P.M. by Mayor Barbara Hein 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: SHAW, BACHARACH, DYDA & MAYOR HEIN ABSENT: RYAN Also present were City Attorney Patrick Coughlan, City Manager Donald Guluzzy, Director of Planning Sharon W. Hightower, Director of Public Works Charles Abbott, Associate Civil Engineer Gordon Siebert, Director of Parks & Recreation Maynard Law, Director of Community Services Tom Bandy, Administrative Services Officer George Wunderlin and Deputy City Clerk Mary Jo Lofthus. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The following items were added to the agenda: Date for work session to discuss Parks & Recreation (Bacharach) Intercity contract cooperation (Dyda) , and Status Report on Del Cerro Park (City Manager). Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilwoman Shaw and carried to approve the agenda as amended. WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS with consent to the waiver the title, unless specific ordinance or resolution. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilwoman Shaw moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach and carried to waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions adopted at this meeting of reading to be given by all members after the reading of request was made at that time for the reading of such woman Bacharach, seconded by Councilman Dyda. RESOLUTION NO. 80 -74 REGISTER OF DEMANDS SUM OF $453,069.03, DEMAND NUMBER 8768,8769, SEWER AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITY OF PALOS VERDES ESTATES (1402) SEWER AGREEMENT WITH MARGARET SCHULER FOR PARCEL MAP 11819 (1402 x 1410) SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH ASPHALT SPECIALTIES (303) BERRY HILL UNDERGROUND DISTRICT NO. 3 - (901) RESOLUTION N0, 80 -75 ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS (1502) After removal of the minutes of November .5th and Item No. A -9, the remainder of the Consent Calendar was approved as follows on motion of Council- ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO.80 -74 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE 8808 THROUGH 8813, 8815 THROUGH 8903. Approved the amended agreement with Palos Verdes Estates and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign. Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreements with Margaret Schuler and the City of Palos Verdes Estates. Approve the agreement and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign. Approve the amendment to the agreements with Southern California Edison Company and Palos Verdes Peninsula Cable Communi- cations Company and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign. ADOPT RESOLUTION N0, 80 -75 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS ON VARIOUS STREETS. EQUESTRIAN RING NEAR MIRALESTE HIGH SCHOOL (1201) PURCHASE OF LANIER DICTATION SYSTEM (302) Delayed consideration of this item until discussion of 1981 -82 budget. Authorized appropriation of $1,300 from E.R.F. to be expended for Lanier Dicta - t.ibn system for City Manager to replace IBM belt transcription system. The motion to approve the Consent Calendar carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: SHAW, BACHARACH, DYDA & MAYOR HEIN NOES: NONE ABSENT: RYAN ABALONE COVE RESOLUTION NO. 80 -76 - Director Bandy presented the staff ABALONE COVE ABATEMENT DISTRICT memorandum of November 26, 1980 which (1801) recommended that Council adopt the proposed resolution setting the date for a public hearing on this abatement district and that notice be mailed to all owners of real property in the proposed district. RESOLUTION NO. 80 -76 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE FORMATION OF THE ABALONE COVE LANDSLIDE ABATEMENT DISTRICT was read by title and adopted on motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach and carried. ORDINANCE NO, 137 - ESTABLISHING TRUCK ROUTES (1502 ) Section 2 (Effective Date) on page two, City Attorney Coughlan noted two amendments to the proposed ordinance: third line of title ,;change the word "amending" to "repealing ", delete and make the next section number three. Associate En-gr. Siebert told the Council that the intent of this ordinance is not necessarily to delete Crest and Crenshaw from the truck routes, but to allow shorter notice periods should that become necessary. Should such action be taken, it would be brought to Council for approval. ORDINANCE NO. 137 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 129 AND RESTRICTING THE USE OF CERTAIN STREETS AND REPEALING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE was read by title. Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach and carried to waive further reading and INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 1370 ANNEXATION - TRANSFER OF MONEY Council discussed the various formulas FROM COUNTY TO ANNEXING AGENCY being considered by the County for (105 ) transfer of property tax between Los Angeles County and the individual annex- ing cities. Councilman Dyda proposed that the City lobby for the League's formula but limit the City tax rate to $1 per $100 of assessed valuation. Council- woman Bacharach so moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda and carried on a three - one vote with Councilwoman Shaw voting in opposition. SANITATION DISTRICT (1402) Mayor Hein distributed to the Council a copy of a report from the Sanitation District regarding an up- coming meeting. Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach and carried to request that the City Manager meet with the other Peninsula cities and explore the technical feasi- bility of a transfer station owned by a Joint Powers Authority of the four Peninsula cities and operated by a private contractor. Councilman Dyda outlined his proposal to the Chamber of Commerce regarding recycle centers and placement of large dumpsters at commercial centers to reduce the number of trash pick -ups made in the city. It is the intention of the Chamber to use this re- venue for a transportation system between the Peninsula shopping centers. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda and carried to send a letter to the Chamber telling them that the City has reviewed this proposal and looks forward to cooperating in this plan. City Council -2- 12/2/80 The Council reaffirmed its position that the Mayor testify in support of the Mission Canyon landfill. CITY MANAGER'S RECEPTION Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Mayor (1101) Hein to authorize an expenditure not to exceed $250 for a reception to introduce the City Manager to the Community. The motion-carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: SHAW, BACHARACH, DYDA & MAYOR HEIN NOES: NONE ABSENT: RYAN COASTAL COMMISSION (309) Commissions, Councilwoman Shaw requested that a letter to Senator Beverly and Assemblywoman Dyda so moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bacha Referring to the resolutions adopted by the City of Torrance requesting limitation on the authority of the Regional Coastal the Council authorize the Mayor to send Ryan supporting these resolutions. Councilmai rach and carried. INTER -CITY CONTRACTING Citing the possibility of cooperation in (302) the area of Public Works maintenance and building inspection services with the City of Palos Verdes Estates, Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach and carried that staff contact the City of Palos Verdes Estates staff and explore these two items. (At 8:45 P.M. Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Mayor Hein and carried that the City Attorney be excused for the evening.) COUNCIL POLICY REGARDING Director Law presented the November 6th COMMERCIALLY AND PRIVATELY memorandum from the Parks & Recreation DEVELOPED RECREATIONAL FACILITIES Committee containing their recommendations (306 x 1201) regarding privately operated recreation facilities in the City. Council then proceeded to amend the recommendations. Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach and carried to use the criteria established in the Parks & Recreation Master Plan for facilities which will assure their aesthetic and functional value to the community. Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach and carried to refer all proposals on public lands to the Parks & Recreation Committee for specific evaluation and make recommendation to the City Council. Councilwoman Shaw moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda. and carried to declare an in- vitation to receive proposals from private and commercial developers of forms of re- creation on public lands. Councilwoman Shaw moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda and carried to approve the recommendations as amended. RECESS At 9:00 P.M. the Mayor declared a brief recess. The meeting reconvened at 9:10 P.M. REFUSE COLLECTION Citing the recent increase in fees for trash (1402) collection, the City Manager requested if the Council would like staff to look at other alternatives to the City's present policy for trash collection. Councilwoman Shaw so moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach and carried. WORK SESSION Councilwoman Shaw moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda and carried to meet on December 9, 1980 from 7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. to discuss the following: (1) Agenda process and meetings, (2) Council Retreat, and (3) Parks and Recreation. Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach and carried to meet on December 11th at 7:30 P.M. to discuss the Coastal Plan. City Council -3- 12/2/80 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SEMINAR APPRAISAL OF SCHOOL & PARK SITES (1401) The City Manager reported that he and the Administrative Services Officer will be attending a Seminar in Monterey from December 10 through the 12th. Councilwoman Shaw moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda and carried to discuss this matter at the December 9th work session. DEL CERRO PARK - Director Law summarized the December 1 PROGRESS REPORT memorandum which outlined the status of the irrigation and landscaping at Del Cerro Park and listed the proposals received for installation of the irrigation system and planting of a ground cover. Councilwoman Shaw moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda and carried to discuss the matter - of the irrigation system at the December 9th meeting. Council requested that the Parks & Recreation Committee's recommendations be made available to them at that time. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR: MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 5th Page 4, second paragraph, amend by adding the following: ".., on Hawthorne Boulevard." Councilwoman Shaw so moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach and carried. Councilwoman Shaw moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach and carried to adopt the minutes as amended. ROTARY CLUB S IGN (1801) the same standard. Citing concern over proliferation of such signs, Council inquired if signs of a similar nature could be posted on Representing Rotary International was Robert G. Lamkins, 5709 Sunmist Drive, who told the Council that his organization wanted to cover all the entrances to the Peninsula. Councilwoman Shaw's motion to approve the sign permit subject to the Traffic Committee's approval of its location in the right -of -way died for lack of a second, After discussion of other possible locations, and if other signs of a similar nature would be posted in the City, Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach and carried to authorize the placement of the Rotary International sign at the entrance to Rancho 'Palos Verdes on 25th Street with the condition that should other organizations having similar requirements for attendance and noticing thereof receive sign permits, they will be required to put their signs on the same sign standard. ADJOURNMENT At 10:05 P.M. Councilwoman Shaw moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda and carried to adjourn to a work session on December 9th at 7:00 P.M. MAYOR DONALD F. GULUZZY, CITY CLERK & EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COUNCIL WA 6 4h... irki/l jug, ITY&LERK City Council -4- 12/2/80