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CC MINS 19810217M I N U T E S RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 17, 1981 The meeting was called to order at 7:40 P.M. by Mayor Barbara Hein at the Rancho Palos Verdes Unified School District Building, 30942 Hawthorne Boulevard. After the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call was answered as follows: PRESENT: SHAW, DYDA & MAYOR HEIN LATE ARRIVAL: RYAN @ 8:35 P.M. ABSENT: BACHARACH Also present were City Manager Donald Guluzzy, Acting City Attorney Michael Jenkins, Director of Public Works Charles Abbott, Director of Planning Sharon Hightower, Director of Parks & Recreation Maynard Law, Director of Community Services Tom Bandy, Administrative Assistant Julie Christensen, Administrative Services Officer George Wunderlin and Deputy City Clerk Mary Jo Lofthus. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The following items were added to the agenda: Contract Cities (Hein) and the Eastview Annexation (Shaw). The agenda as amended was approved on motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilwoman Shaw and carried 3 - 0. WAIVER OF FULL READING OF Councilwoman Shaw moved, seconded by ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS Councilman Dyda 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. The motion carried 3 - 0. CONSENT CALENDAR if 1/ After removal of the minutes of February 3rd and Item No. 4 -A the remainder of the Consent Calendar was approved as follows on motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilwoman Shaw. MINUTES Approved as presented the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting and regular meeting of January 20, Adjourned Regular Meetings (Retreat) of January 30th through February 1st, and.Adjourned Regular Meeting of February 10, 1981. RESOLUTION NO. 81-13 REGISTER OF DEMANDS TRACT NO. 32110 - ACCEPTANCE OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS (1411) TRACT NO. 35045 - APPROVAL OF WATER SYSTEM (1411) TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 11819 - APPROVAL OF MAP & ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS (1410) FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 33093 - APPROVAL OF MAP & ACCEPTANCE OF AGREEMENTS (1411) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 81 -13 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $257,073.38, DEMAND NUMBERS 9153 THROUGH 9238. Accepted the street improvement as completE and authorized the exoneration of the faithful performance bond for Tract 32110. Approved the work, released the sub- division water agreement between the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and released Surety Bond No. OSM 968 for $28,000. Approved the map, accepted the easements and the right to restrict or prohibit the erection of buildings or other structures, approved the work agreements and bonds, made the appropriate findings, and in- structed the City Clerk to endorse the map. APPROVED THE MAP, ACCEPTED THE RIGHT TO RESTRICT OR PROHIBIT THE ERECTION OF BUILDINGS, APPROVED AND ACCEPTED THE WORK AGREEMENTS, made the appropriate findings and instructed the City Clerk to endorse the map. RESOLUTION NO. 81 -14 APPLICATION FOR COASTAL CONSERVANCY FUND (1201) RESOLUTION NO. 81 -15 - DISTRIBUTION OF PROPOSITION 1 FUNDS (1201) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 81 -14 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY GRANT FUNDS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE INTERPRETATIVE CENTER - BLUFF TOP PARK. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 81 -15 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ENDORSING THE PRIORITY PLAN FOR EXPENDI- TURE FOR JURISDICTIONS WITHIN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FROM THE CALIFORNIA PARK- LANDS ACT OF 1980. The motion to approve the Consent Calendar carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: DYDA, SHAW, & MAYOR HEIN NOES: NONE ABSENT: RYAN & BACHARACH LETTER OF COMMENDATION FOR JAMES NEIPRIS (304) ORDINANCE NO. 138 CONFLICT OF INTEREST (1202) Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Council- woman Shaw that the City send a letter of commendation to James Neipris for his valient efforts in rescuing people at the Hilton Hotel fire in Las Vegas. The motion carried 3 - 0. ORDINANCE NO. 138 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES REPEALING CERTAIN CONFLICT OF INTEREST PROVISIONS AND AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE was read by title and ADOPTED on motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilwoman Shaw and carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: SHAW, DYDA & MAYOR HEIN NOES: NONE ABSENT: RYAN & BACHARACH DEL CERRO - PROPOSAL FOR SOCCER FIELD (1201) Director Law summarized the staff memo- randum of February 10, 1981 which re- commended proceeding with the formal bids for irrigation and landscaping this park. Mr. R. L. Allen, 26421 Basswood Avenue, told the Council that this field could be used by the children in the neighborhood; even though the area is not large enough for a regular soccer field, he said it could be used as a practice field. Preparation of the area would cost approximately $4,000 and not $1,000 as originally quoted. Tim Burrell, 4038 Exultant Drive, the developer of this property, urged completion of the park as quickly as possible; he noted that the area could be flattened, but some sloping would be necessary to aid drainage. After Council discussion, Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilwoman Shaw to thank the people in the area for bringing this possibility to Council's attention and authorize the staff to proceed with the original plans for irrigation of the park. The motion carried two - one with Mayor Hein voting in opposition. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 38512 RECONSIDERATION OF CONDITION NO. 22 (1411) City Manager Guluzzy summarized the staff memorandum of February 17th, 1981 which noted that since no new information had been submitted to support reconsideration of Condition No. 22 of this tentative tract that Council receive and file this request. Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilwoman Shaw to receive and file this request. The motion carried 3 - 0. (Councilman Ryan arrived at 8:35 P.M.) CITY COUNCIL -2- 2/17/81 WAIVER PROCEDURE FOR NON - CONFORMING After discussion of encroachments USES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY in setback areas as outlined in his (1801) memo of February 12th, Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilwoman Shaw to have staff review this problem and bring back a position for Council's review with respect to what can be done, if anything. The motion carried 4 - 0. AB 254 Referring to the February 5th letter from (306) Assemblywoman Ryan, Councilwoman Shaw moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan to support the position of removing the deflator from AB8 and specifically to support AB 254 as authored by Assemblywoman Ryan. The motion carried 3 - 1 with Councilman Dyda voting in opposition. CONTRACT CITIES Mayor Hein reported that the Contract Cities will be discussion the fire insurance study at the next meeting and will also be considering by -law amendments to include contract cities in Orange and San Diego counties. FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR City Manager Guluzzy summarized the pro - CIVIC CENTER posal received from Albert C. Martin & (1109) Associates which listed six tasks they would undertake to determine the feasi- bility of using the existing site, present City Hall and the School District building,as a facility to meet the needs of a City Hall and Civic Center. Councilwoman Shaw moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan to approve the contract with Albert Martin & Associates at a not to exceed cost of $10,000 including all reimbursable expenses, for study to use the existing buildings on the Nike Site as City Hall. This fee to be charged against the Civic Center appropriations. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: DYDA, SHAW, RYA, & MAYOR HEIN NOES: NONE ABSENT: BACHARACH KLONDIKE CANYON - Director Abbott referred to the January SLOPE INDICATORS 22nd letter from the County of Los Angeles (1801) which contained an estimate of from $14,676 to $15,636 for drilling, labor, monitoring and calibration of the drilling holes in the Klondike Canyon landslide area. Additionally, he told Council that Moore & Taber had quoted a price of not less than $20,000 for this work. RECESS At 9:00 P.M. Mayor Hein declared a recess. The meeting reconvened at 9:10 with the same members present except the City Attorney who had been excused. Council resumed their discussion of the cost for drilling, installation and monitoring being done by the County versus a private firm. Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilwoman Shaw to have staff get a firm proposal Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilwoman Shaw to have staff get a firm proposal from Moore & Taber for installation of three monitoring holes and slope indicators. Also, a specific estimate for monitoring, as well as an estimate from Stone & Associates for the whole package. This price is not to exceed $9,000 exclusive of the monitoring. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: RYAN, SHAW, DYDA & MAYOR HEIN NOES: NONE ABSENT: BACHARACH It was the consensus of Council that if the price does not exceed $9,000 staff is authorized to proceed. COUNCIL WORK SESSIONS Council set March 11, 24, and 31 as tentative dates for work sessions. CITY COUNCIL -3- 2/17/81 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Councilwoman Shaw moved, seconded by FOLLOW -UP STATUS REPORT Councilman Ryan to delete No. 27. The motion carried 4 - 0. Councilwoman Shaw moved, seconded by Mayor Hein to delete No. 28. The motion carried 4 - 0. Council requested that a report be made at the next meeting regarding the bus shelter Sunnyside Ridge Road. 11 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 3, 1981 AGREEMENT WITH FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT - TRANSFER OF DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR OPERATION & MAINTENANCE (604) POLICY REGARDING CONSENT CALENDAR (306) 1/ EASTVIEW ANNEXATION be presented to Council on February 26th. ADJOURNMENT DONALD F. GULUZZY, CITY CLERK & EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL -4- Page 3, Second Paragraph, 3rd line, add the following: "... slide area within Portuguese Bend Club...." Council- man Dyda moved, seconded by Mayor Hein to approve the minutes as amended. The motion carried 4 - 0. Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Mayor Hein to approve the agreement with the understanding that each parcel will be brought up as a separate resolution. The motion carried 4 -0. Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Mayor Hein to restrict the Consent Calendar to ministerial acts and not items that involve policy. The motion carroed 4 - 0. # # # After discussion of the necessary requirements to prepare for the impact of the Eastview annexation, Staff reported that a report would At 10:15 P.M. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda to adjourn. The motion carried 4 - 0. L„ MAYOR 2/17/81