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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 7, 1981
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by Mayor Barbara Hein at the Palos
Verdes Unified School District Building 30942 Hawthorne Boulevard. Following the
Pledge of Allegiance, roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: RYAN, DYDA, BACHARACH, AND MAYOR HEIN
LATE ARRIVAL: SHAW @ 8:06 P.M.
Also present were City Manager Donald Guluzzy, City Attorney Patrick Coughlan, Director
of Planning Sharon W. Hightower, Associate Planner Gary Weber, Director of. Public Works
Charles Abbott, 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: SB102 (Hein), Contract Cities
(Hein), View Ordinance (Ryan), and Seacove /Palos Verdes Drive South (Ryan). Item No. F -2
(conversion of street lighting) was removed from the agenda. Councilman Dyda moved,
seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach to hear Item No. B -2 (Appeal of Negative Declaration
No. 406) first and then B -1 (Appeal of Special Animal Permit No. 13). Motion carried
4 - 0.
Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda to hear Item No. C -1 (Tentative
Tract No. 37205) after B -2. Motion carried 4 - 0. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded
by Councilman Dyda to discuss the Budget Calendar as part of the City Manager's status
report. Motion carried 4 - 0. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda
to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried 4 - 0.
WAIVER OF FULL READING OF Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded
ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS by 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.
CONSENT CALENDAR After removal of Item No. A -9 (City
Maintenance Worker and City Summer
Maintenance Crew) the remainder of the Consent Calendar was approved as follows:
MINUTES Approved as presented the minutes of
the Adjourned Regular Meeting of March 17th,
Regular Meeting of March 17th and Adjourned Regular Meeting of March llth.
RESOLUTION NO. 81 -21 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 81 -21 OF THE
REGISTER OF DEMANDS CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $486,814.63, DEMAND NUMBERS 9390 THROUGH 9470.
TRACT MAP NO. 36345 - APPROVAL
OF EXTENSION (1411)
TRACT MAP NO. 33034 - RELEASE
OF BONDS (1411)
Approved a one -year extension to
April 1, 1982.
Approved the work and released the
faithful performance bond for the
landscaping and irrigation agreement, and
stairway and ramp agreement. After expiration of the statute of limitations, and if no
claims have been made to the City, the labor and materials bonds will be released.
MICHAEL W. JUCKES - REQUEST
FOR UNDERGROUNDING UTILITIES
(901)
Waived underground requirements to
6 Barkentine because such installation
is not appropriate to the site and the
City has no future plans to underground
utilities in this area. However, the property owner is advised that if an assessment
district is established in the future, he will be assessed for the cost of underground -
ing utilities.
WAIVER OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT
NO. 12 - CONGREGATION NER TAMID
OF SOUTH BAY (1804)
RESOLUTION NO. 81 -22 - BERRYHILL
UNDERGROUNDING DISTRICT
(901)
Approved the waiver because the appli-
cant is a non-profit religious organ-
ization and this is a short -term special
event.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 81 -22 OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES SETTING THE TIME AND
PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO DETER-
MINE WHETHER PUBLIC NECESSITY, HEALTH,
SAFETY, OR WELFARE REQUIRES THE FORMATION OF AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT IN THE AREA
ALONG AND ADJACENT TO BERRY HILL DRIVE, VIA VICTORIA, VIA RIVERA, VIA BORICA, ?RUE GODBOUT
VIA LORADO, VIA MARIE CELESTE, VIA CAMBRON, AND VIA COLLADO.
RESOLUTION NO. 81 -23 -
AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY PROJECTS
(1404)
CLAIM OF JANNINE BRUNDIN
AGAINST THE CITY
(303)
CLAIM OF JOSEPH KLEIN
AGAINST THE CITY
(303)
APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO PRESENT
A LATE CLAIM - JAMES R. ALBRIGHT
(303)
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 81 -23 OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE
OF FUNDS FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY PROJECTS.
Rejected the claim as provided in
Government Code Section 912.6.
Rejected the claim as provided in
Government Code Section 912.6.
Rejected the application for leave to
present a late claim as submitted by
A. T. and Geneva N. Albright in con-
nection with the death of their son
James R. Albright.
The motion to approve the Consent Calendar carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
RYAN, DYDA, BACHARACH & MAYOR HEIN
NONE
SHAW
APPEAL OF NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 406
(1803 x 1804)
Associate Planner Weber summarized the
staff report of April 7th which out-
lined the process followed in granting
this negative declaration and recom-
mended that the Council deny the appeal since there is substantial evidence of a sign-
ificant effect subject to implementation of all mitigation measures identified in the
Final Negative declaration, and deny the appeal to the Special Animal Permit for the
reasons listed in the draft resolution and subject to the conditions found in Exhibit "A" III
attached thereto.
Speaking in favor of this appeal were the following residents of the area:
Richard Berg, 4820 Falcon Rock Road; R. M. Scott, 4834 Falcon Rock Road; William Cords,
26912 Diamondhead Drive; Vivian Elkins, 26840 Diamondhead Drive, Brian Morden, 26404
Diamondhead; Tom Connor, 27011 Silver Moon, and Paul Wong, 4814 Falcon Rock Road. They
were concerned about the procedure followed by staff in issuing this negative declaration,
the odor, fly & dust problem that might result from having horses in the canyon, denuding
of the landscape, whether this site was suited to horse trails, and the additional street
traffic that might be generated. Additionally, they questioned if this would be a quasi -
commercial situation. Mr. Cords gave a slide presentation showing the landscape of the
canyon area; these slides were submitted as evidence in this matter and presented to the
City Clerk. Mr.Wong also submitted as evidence a series of pictures showing a panoramic
view of the canyon area.
The applicant Richard Buchholtz, 27067 Silver Moon Lane, told the Council that he had
complied with all of the City's requirements and that these measures would alleviate
the problems cited by his neighbors. He said this was not a commercial venture; that he
had proper access to the trails and that the trail will be graded into the hillside. Also
speaking in support of this permit was David Buchholz, and James Hensley, 27060 Silver Moon
Lane.
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RECESS
testimony on the Environmental Assessment appeal.)
At 9:10 P.M. Mayor Hein declared a
recess. The meeting reconvened at
9:20 P.M. with the full Council in
attendance. (Councilwoman Shaw
having arrived at 8:06 P.M. during
Council then resumed discussion of the negative declaration and Councilman Dyda moved,
seconded by Councilwoman Shaw and carried to deny the appeal to the negative declaration
since there was no substantial evidence of a significant effect subject to the implementa-
tion of all the mitigating measures outlined in Exhibit "A ".
For the record, Council requested that the testimony presented for the appeal of the
negative declaration was intermingled with testimony pertaining to the Special Animal
Permit; that the record show that it be part.of the Special Animal Permit testimony.
Associate Planner Weber presented the staff report which recommended that Council adopt
the proposed resolution denying the appeal for the reasons found in the resolution sub-
ject to the conditions found in Exhibit "A" as well as conditions A through D listed in
the negative declaration. The City Attorney read those conditions as follows:
a. Daily removal of waste materials;
b. Storage of said waste materials in a tightly covered approved container;
c. Removal of stored waste materials at least once a week via an approved
disposal method; and
d. Implementation of a dust control program such as watering, oiling, or
equal to prevent excessive airborne dust.
Responding to the Mayor's call for testimony on the special animal permit, Mrs. Vivian
Elkins, who asked if the trails would be used by people other than the immediate residents
of the area. She was advised that the trails could be used by non - residents.
After Council discussion of these mitigating measures, Councilman Dyda moved, seconded
by Councilwoman Shaw to amend No. 10 of Exhibit "A", by inserting in the first line after
the word "months" the following: "following completion and implementation . . . ." The
motion carried.
Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach and carried to add a 12th
condition to Exhibit "A" by inserting conditions "a" through "d" listed on the Negative
Declaration. The motion carried.
Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilwoman Shaw and carried to insert in the
second line of No. 3 of Exhibit "A" the following: "irrigation and erosion control'.')
Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Mayor Hein, to amend Subparagraph "a ", No. 2 by inserting
the word "not" after may. The motion failed on a three - two vote with Councilmembers
Shaw, Dyda and Bacharach voting in opposition.
Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach to amend the last line of No. 5
by inserting the work "all" before excessive. The motion failed on a four - one vote with
only Councilman Ryan voting in favor.
RESOLUTION NO. 81 -24 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING
SPECIAL ANIMAL PERMIT NO. 13, was read by title and adopted as amended on motion of
Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilwoman Shaw. The motion carried on a four - one vote
with Councilman Ryan voting in opposition.
RESOLUTION 81 -25 Mayor Hein declared the public hearing
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 37205 open on the request to subdivide a 10±!
(1411) acre site into 34 lots, with the Clerk
reporting that notice of the hearing
had been given, with evidence on file, and no written communications received.
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The tract was reviewed in its entirety by Associate Planner Gary Weber, who reported
that pursuant to City and State Environmental Guidelines, a Negative Declaration for
Environmental Assessment No. 389 was granted on April 3, 1980. Proper public notice
has been published and individual notice was mailed to all property owners within 500
feet of the site. On February 24, 1981, the Planning Commission recommended that the
City Council approve this Tentative Tract Map subject to the conditions of the draft
resolution.
Representing the Landowner and Applicant was Clark Leonard of Lanco Engineering,
17430 South Prairie Avenue, Torrance, who told the Council that he agreed with the staff
report and requested that the tract be approved.
Representing the owners of the adjacent property was George Johnson, 250 W. Wardlow, Long
Beach, who said that he has reviewed the tract and found that there wouldn't be any
drainage problem on his client's property.
There being no response to the Mayor's call for additional public testimony, she de-
clared the hearing closed.
RESOLUTION NO. 81 -25 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 37205 was read by title and ADOPTED on motion of Councilman
Dyda, seconded by .Councilwoman Shaw and carried.
(At 10:10 P.M. the City Attorney was excused on motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by
Councilwoman Bacharach and carried.)
LADERA LINDA /LOMA del MAR City Manager Guluzzy presented the
SCHOOL PROPERTY Staff memorandum of March 31st which
(1401) listed the pros and cons of the three
options available to the City regarding
the east side school sites: (A) Trade Loma del Mar for Ladera Linda. (B) Lease Ladera
Linda and retain Loma del Mar. (C) City take no action on Ladera Linda.
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After Council discussion of the estimated value of the property involved, if an appraisal
should be made, and if the City should approach the School District with a leasing arrange-
ment) Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda to authorize staff to proceed
with an across the board trade for the two sites. The motion carried unanimously.
MIRALESTE STORM DRAIN Director Abbott presented the Request
(604) x (303) for Proposal for engineering services
related to the preparation of plans for
the laying of 30" storm drain or larger in the Miraleste area. He recommended that the
storm drain be repaired so that it is functional.
Mr.& Mrs. Fillers, 30101 Miraleste Drive, then spoke to the Council about the methods
that would be used in determining the problem with this drain, and when it would be
repaired.
Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach to enter into an agreement
with Santina & Thompson not to exceed $9,400. The motion carried on the following roll
call vote:
AYES: RYAN, SHAW, BACHARACH, DYDA & MAYOR HEIN
NOES: NONE
PUBLICATION OF A 1982 Community Services Director Bandy
CALENDAR /ANNUAL REPORT presented the staff memorandum of
(1107) x (105) February 13, 1981 which noted that
staff has investigated the publication
of a City Calendar /Annual Report beginning January 1982. The calendar would be distributed
free of charge to all residences and businesses in the City by Community Forum, Inc.
Staff recommended: (1) that the Council authorize staff to obtain a reliable firm or
group of firms who are capable and willing to handle the entire production of the annual
report /calendar to be paid for by private advertisers, (2) that Council direct this
program be included as part of the operating budget work program and be stated as an
objective for fiscal year 1981 -83.
After Council discussion of whether there was sufficient revenues to compensate for staff
time, what would happen in the event the City can't get enough revenues to pay for the
cost, how much staff time would be budgeted for this program, and if this would replace
the City's regular NEWSLETTER, Councilwoman Shaw moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan to
receive and file this report. The motion carried on a 3 - 2 vote with Councilmembers Hein
and Bacharach voting in opposition.
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on a permanent hourly basis, effective April 16th, (2) hire the summer maintenance
crew supervisor to begin work June 22nd ending September 4th at an hourly rate of
$4.50, (3) hire two summer crew laborers to begin work July 1st and ending September
4th at an hourly rate of $3.75, and (4) retain the Ford truck which can be used by
the summer crew and the maintenance worker.
After Council discussion of the cost effectiveness of this program, and how this
would differ from the Garza in -house maintenance crew, Councilwoman Shaw moved,
seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach to hire the maintenance worker from April 16th to
June 30th at the minimum hourly rate plus benefit package. The motion carried on the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
BUDGET CALENDAR
RYAN, SHAW, DYDA, BACHARACH & MAYOR HEIN
NONE
The City Manager briefly reported on
some changes made to the Budget
Calendar, including the publication
dates.
After Council discussion of whether to publish the budget prior to Council review,
Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilwoman Shaw to publish a notice of
the budget hearing; also send a letter to the regular distribution list informing them
that the budget is available for review. The motion carried on a three - two vote with
Councilmembers Dyda and Ryan voting in opposition.
ADJOURNMENT At 1:00 A.M. the meeting was adjourned
to April 8th at 7:30 P.M. for a closed
session to discuss pending litigation.
The motion was made by Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Shaw and carried.
DONALD F. GULUZZY, CITY CLERK &
EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
COUNCIL
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