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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 16, 1981
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by Mayor Jacki Bacharach at the Palos
Verdes Unified School District Building, 30942 Hawthorne Boulevard. Roll call was
answered as follows:
PRESENT: RYAN, SHAW & MAYOR BACHARACH
LATE ARRIVAL: HEIN @ 7:42 P.M. and DYDA @ 7:50 P.M.
Also present were City Manager Donald Guluzzy, City Attorney Patrick Coughlan, Director
of Public Works Charles Abbott, Director of Parks & Recreation Maynard Law, Associate
Civil Engineer Gordon Siebert, and Deputy City Clerk Mary Jo Lofthus.
CEREMONIAL MATTER Mayor Bacharach presented a proclamation
to Robert Gibson for his leadership and
civic dedication as Chairman of the Parks
and Recreation Committee from June 5, 1980 to May 19, 1981.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved on motion of
Councilwoman Shaw, seconded by Councilman
Ryan and carried.
WAIVER OF FULL READING OF Councilwoman Shaw moved, seconded by
ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS Councilman Ryan 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 members of Council after reading of the title unless specific request was
made at that time for reading of such ordinance or resolution.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hein to remove Item A -7 (Height Variation
No. 174) and discuss it immediately after the Consent Calendar. Councilwoman Shaw moved,
seconded by Councilman Ryan to approve the consent calendar as follows:
MINUTES
RESOLUTION NO. 81 -45 -
REGISTER OF DEMANDS
THE SUM OF $406,030.01, DEMAND NUMBERS
SUMMER MAINTENANCE CREW
(305 x 1705)
LONG RANGE FINANCIAL PLAN
VOLUME II
(602)
RESOLUTION NO. 81 -46 -
APPROVING VARIANCE NO. 53
(1804)
ABALONE COVE LANDSLIDE
ABATEMENT DISTRICT
(1801)
Approved as presented the minutes of the
Adjourned Regular Meeting of May 18, 1981
and May 19, 1981.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 81 -45 OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN
9737 THROUGH 9803.
Authorized the Public Works Department
to hire a three -man summer maintenance
crew.
(1) Accepted Volume II of the Long Range
Plan Report, and (2) Authorized payment
of work, but withheld 10% of total cost
of the contract.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 81 -46 OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
APPROVING VARIANCE NO. 53.
Authorized the Mayor to execute the
agreement with the ACLAD for an easement
across Palos Verdes Drive South.
1980 -81 BUDGET TRANSFERS
(602)
Authorized the 1980 -81 adopted budget
fund transfers as outlined in the City
Manager's May 5th memorandum.
The motion to approve the Consent Calendar carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
HEIN, SHAW, RYAN & MAYOR BACHARACH
NONE
DYDA
Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilwoman Shaw and carried to discuss Item
No. A -7 (Height Variation No. 174) at this time.
RESOLUTION NO. 81 -47 DENYING The City Attorney briefed the
THE APPEAL TO HEIGHT VARIATION Council on the amendments made to
NO. 174 (1804) this resolution. Councilwoman Shaw
moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan
and carried to ADOPT as amended, RESOLUTION NO. 81 -47 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING HEIGHT VARIATION NO. 174.
SIGN PERMIT NO. 123
APPEAL OF DENIAL
RESOLUTION NO. 81 -48
(1801)
The City Attorney reviewed the back-
ground on the Planning Commission's
denial of this sign permit. The
applicant is now appealing that de-
cision. Staff recommended that it be
denied.
Representing the applicant Highland Federal Savings & Loan Association, was Cesar F.
Ruiz, 6301 N. Figueroa, Los Angeles, and architect Andrew Joncich, 350 5th Street, San
Pedro. They presented a brochure of the plaza and said that since the buildings were
more than adequately set back they needed the proposed sign for identification.
Councilwoman Shaw moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and carried to deny Sign Permit
No. 123.
(At 7:50 P.M. Councilman Dyda arrived.)
RESOLUTION NO. 81 -48 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DENYING
SIGN PERMIT NO. 123 was read by title and ADOPTED on motion of Councilwoman Shaw,
seconded by Councilman Ryan and carried on a four -one vote with Councilman Dyda
abstaining.
LADERA LINDA AMENDMENT TO
AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE
(1401)
City Manager Guluzzy said that approval
of this amendment would allow staff to
open escrow on this property.
Councilwoman Shaw moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and carried to correct the first
line of Paragraph No. 7, Page 3 as follows: "On or before June 19, 1981. . . ."
Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hein and carried to approve the Amendment
to Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property and Option to Purchase Real Property.
LADERA LINDA - ENGINEERING
STUDY TO DIVIDE SCHOOL SITE
(1401)
and prepare legal descriptions for each parcel.
City Manager Guluzzy presented the
Work Authorization Agreement from
South Bay Engineering to perform the
engineering studies to divide the
school site into eight equal parcels
Council requested that the "approximate cost" subsection of the agreement be changed
to "Not to exceed ".
Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda to approve the Work Authorization
Agreement with South Bay Engineering at a not to exceed cost of $2,500.00. The motion
carried on the following roll call vote:
CITY COUNCIL
AYES: HEIN, RYAN, SHAW, DYDA & MAYOR BACHARACH
NOES: NONE
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CONSTRUCTION SHEDS /TRAILERS- The City Attorney presented the
CLARIFICATION OF POLICY June 16th memorandum requesting
(1801) clarification of Council's policy
dealing with construction trailers
placed on lots while a house is under
construction. Staff recommended that Council adopt a policy whereby a construction
trailer on a lot with construction does not require a Special Use Permit. Councilwoman
Shaw so moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and carried.
TRACT NO. 37205 - The City Attorney presented the staff
AMENDMENT TO WILLDAN AGREEMENT memorandum of June 16, 1981 outlining
(505 x 1411) the delays encountered with permit
issuance and plan checking at the County
offices. Staff recommended an amendment
to the original agreement with Willdan enabling them to issue permits and inspect tract
improvements for Tract 37205.
Councilwoman Shaw moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and carried to approve the amendment
to the agreement with Willdan Associates.
STREET LIGHT CONVERSION The City Manager summarized his memorandum
(1405) of May 29th containing a summary comparison
of projected savings and recommendations for
Council's consideration in converting the street lights to high or low pressure sodium
vapor.
After Council discussion, Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and carried
that the high pressure system be factored into the budget process as a potential project.
Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilwoman Shaw and carried that staff prepare
recommendations indicating what the impact will be in reducing the number of lights at
intersectiona;the trade -off in residual life in the existing lights versus the increased
cost of replacement to see if the savings in replacements will more than compensate .
for the remaining life in the existing fixtures.
PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE Councilwoman Shaw moved, seconded by
APPLICANTS Councilman Dyda to interview the applicants
(106 x 1201) for the Parks & Recreation Committee on
Tuesday, June 23rd at 6:30 P.M.
PRIVATE STREET - PETITION Representing the Miraleste Hills
FROM CROWNVIEW RESIDENTS Homeowners Association was Mrs. Jane
(1408) Goldberg, 2938 Crownview Drive, who
presented the Council with petitions signed
by the residents of that street requesting that Council consider abandonment of Crownview
Drive thereby enabling the residents to maintain a guarded entrance gate where Crownview
Drive intersects with Palos Verdes Drive East.
Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda to reaffirm to Council's policy on no
private streets in the City: The motion carried on a three -one vote with Councilmembers
Dyda, Shaw & Bacharach voting in favor, Ryan voting against and Hein abstaining.
Council then discussed whether this street is needed for public access, if closing it
would be detrimental to the public, if the City Attorney should visit the site, Council's
general policy regarding private streets, and the present procedure available for such
vacation.
Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and carried to ask the Miraleste Hills
Homeowners Association to bring back a petition that will indicate in their judgment
sufficient interest to see this process through the hearing process meeting the City
Standards of at least 60 %. With the permission of the maker and the second, Mayor
Bacharach requested an amendment to require approval of 75% of the residents. The
motion as amended carried unanimously.
RECESS
CITY COUNCIL
At 9:15 P.M. the Mayor declared a
recess. At 9:30 P.M. the meeting
reconvened with the same members present.
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LEGISLATION AB1176- Councilman Dyda moved, seconded
(306) by Councilwoman Shaw and carried to
withdraw the Council's position on this
legislation. SB102 -The City Manager briefed the Council on the status of the state budget
and reported that we will be losing approximately $103,000 in subventions. SB894- Council-
woman Shaw moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and carried to oppose this bill. AB1361-
Councilwoman Hein moved,seconded by Mayor Bacharach and carried to support this bill.
AB397- Councilwoman Shaw moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and carried to oppose this bill
and to send a letter to Don Benninghoven and Russ Selix restating Council's previously
expressed opinion on housing. AB626- Councilwoman Shaw moved, seconded by Councilwoman
Hein and carried to support this bill and send a letter to those who are voting on it,
including our Senate and Assembly "representatives. AB385 -After Council discussion,
Councilwoman Hein moved, seconded by Councilwoman Shaw to refer this matter back to the
Mayor = for review of any additional information; if this bill is found to benefit the City,
then she should go ahead and support the legislation. The motion carried on a four -one
vote with Councilman Dyda voting in opposition.
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES -
TASK FORCE PRELIMINARY RECOMMENDATIONS
(306)
Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by
Councilwoman Hein and carried that
the League assert that zoning is a
local matter.
After Council discussion, it was the consensus that the members should submit their
comments on these task force recommendations to the Mayor and Councilwoman Shaw before
July 14th.
HAZARD ELIMINATION PROJECTS -
CONTRACT WITH TRAFFIC SAFETY
ENGINEERS
(1404)
Director Abbott presented the staff
memorandum of June 16th which gave
the background on these two hazard
elimination projects: upgrading and
synchronization of the traffic lights on
Hawthorne Boulevard and various improvements on Lower Palos Verdes Drive East, Miraleste
Drive and Paseo Del Mar. Staff recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor
to enter into a contract with Traffic Safety Engineers, Mr. C. Hui Lai, principal, to
perform HES engineering services for a not to exceed fee of $46,000. The City's Share
is $4,600. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilwoman Shaw to adopt the staff
recommendation. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: HEIN, RYAN, SHAW, DYDA & MAYOR BACHARACH
NOES: NONE
PAVEMENT MARKERS Associate Civil Engineer Gordon Siebert
RESOLUTION NO. 81 -49 presented the staff memorandum of
(1404) June 16th which stated the background
on this Federally funded grant to install
raised ceramic and reflective pavement
markers as well as thermoplastic stop bars and legends. Staff recommended that Council
adopt the proposed resolution and authorize the Mayor to sign the Local Agency State
agreement.
RESOLUTION NO. 81 -49 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING
FEDERAL AID SAFETY FUNDS FOR INSTALLATION OF PAVEMENT MARKERS AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS AT
VARIOUS LOCATIONS OFF THE FEDERAL AID SYSTEMS AND RELATED ENGINEERING was read by title
and ADOPTED on motion of Councilwoman Shaw, seconded by Councilman Ryan and carried.
AMENDMENT TO COUNTY ROAD
T
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 81 -50
(505 x 1801)
City Manager Guluzzy presented the
staff report of June 16, 1981 which
summarized this modification to the
Assumption of Liability Agreement with
the County of Los Angeles. Staff re-
commended that Council adopt the proposed
resolution.
Councilwoman Hein moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 81 -50 OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AUTHORIZING THE PERFORMANCE OF
EMERGENCY STREET MAINTENANCE WORK ON PALOS VERDES DRIVE SOUTH THROUGH THE PORTUGUESE
BEND SLIDE AREA AND INDEMNIFYING THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR SUCH WORK.
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REOPEN AGENDA
Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by
Councilwoman Hein and carried to
reopen the agenda.
RECESS TO EXECUTIVE At 10:50 P.M. Council recessed to
Closed Session to discuss matters of
pending litigation on motion of Council-
woman Shaw, seconded by Councilwoman Hein and carried.
RECONVENE
At 11:20 P.M. Council reconvened on
motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by
Councilman Dyda and carried.
KLONDIKE CANYON Councilwoman Shaw moved, seconded by
(1801) Councilman Dyda &-carried that Dr. Ehlig
make number one priority the establishment
of the eastern boundary for the purpose of establishing the benefiting properties boundary.
(At 11:20 P.M. the City Attorney was excused on motion of Councilwoman Shaw seconded
by Councilwoman Hein and carried.)
PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT WITH Councilwoman Shaw moved, seconded by
ROY JORGENSEN ASSOCIATES Councilwoman Hein and carried to table
(302) this matter and discuss at the budget
work session on June 22nd. Council also
requested that staff prepare the following: (1) make a comparison of the two statements
(this year's and last year's); (2) prepare a compilation of all add -ons to the RJA
contract during the course of the current contract and the rationale therefor; and
(3) identify all projects that have been proposed that would be a change order or add
on that they feel are out of the scope of the contract.
ADJOURNMENT:
DONALD F. GULUZZY, CITY CLERK &
EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
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C � Y CLERK
CITY COUNCIL
At 11:30 P.M. Councilman Dyda moved,
seconded by Councilwoman Hein and carried
to adjourn to June 22nd for a work session
on the budget.
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MAYOR
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