CC MINS 19820510 ADJ MINUTES
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
MAY 10, 1982
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M. by Mayor Jacki Bacharach at the
City Offices, notice having been given with affidavit thereto on file.
PRESENT: REIN, SHAW, & MAYOR BACHARACH
LATE ARRIVAL: RYAN @ 9:00 P.M, DYDA @ 9:55 P.M.
COMMITTEE/COMMISSION APPLICANTS Council interviewed applicants
(106) for committee and commission
appointment. No action was
taken.
The following people were present: City Manager Don Guluzzy, Public Works Director
Carl Abel, Associate Civil Engineer Gordon Seibert, Traffic Engineer Hui Lai,
Traffic Committee members Bartz, Grotz,and Mathys.
NORTHROP PALOS VERDES RESEARCH Traffic Committee members presented
& TECHNOLOGY CENTER (1203 x 1503) their lists concerning this Center:
the impact on traffic conditions
within Rancho Palos Verdes, the number of employees at this location, how this
additional traffic would add to the hazardous conditions already existing on Crest
Road, and how this increased traffic might affect accessibility of emergency vehicles
:particularly during the peak hours.
Duncil then discussed if an EIR had been done on this project, and if adequate
parking was being provided for employees of the center. Staff was instructed
to determine if an EIR had been performed.
It was the conSensus of Council that the Public Works Department meet with the
City of Rolling Hills Estates Public Works to determine exactly what the con-
sequences would be if this project were permitted to be built as planned. This
information would be presented to Council at the May 18 meeting.
(At 9:00 P.M Councilman Ryan arrived.)
OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL Administrative Services Director
YEAR 1982-83 Laisure presented the staff
memorandum containing the pro-
posed budget figures for each of the City departments.
Council requested that all future budget worksheets be dated.
City Council - The recommended budget of $14,000 was accepted by Council.
City Manager - The annual salary of $16,329 for an additional analyst was
eliminated.
Cit y Attorney - Council discussed City Attorney fees and how these could be
reduced. It was the consensus that City Attorney matters be placed first on
the agenda so he could be excused earlier. Also, that legal matters be lumped
together at perhaps one meeting per month instead of having the attorney attend
g P resentative be excused from representative Council meetings .and the City Attorney's p
attending staff agenda meetings. Council requested that the City Manager screen
phone hone calls by Council and staff to the City Attorney. This way it can be determined
if an issue has already been discussed with the attorney.
The City Manager was directed to send a memorandum to staff and the Council
stating that no contact should be made with the City Attorney without first
advising him and, further that the City Manager maintain a log of telephone
calls and correspondence going to the City Attorney.
Public Works - The suggestion was made that Council consider curtail the sidewalk
rebuilding and tree maintenance program because of lack of funds. Council requested
a breakdown of the budgeted items.
(At 9:55 P.M. Councilman Dyda arrived.)
Parks & Recreation - Council requested a breakdown of all budgeted items and also
asked that the Gift Catalog be submitted to them as soon as available. Council
requested that the Parks & Recreation Director check the status of the grant money
for Pt. Vicente Park as to any deadlines for its use.
Environmental Services - No action was taken on this item.
Community Services - It was the consensus of Council that the NEWSLETTER was a
very worthwhile expenditure.
Administrative Services - Council requested a breakdown of all budgeted items.
Non-Departmental - Council requested a breakdown of all budgeted items.
Public Safety - The suggestion was made that the Community Relations Officer be
used only on a part-time basis.
Council next discussed the Juvenile Diversion program and if matching funds could
be made this year. Although Council felt that this is a worthwhile project, concern
was expressed as to whether support could be given this year.
PERSONNEL (1202) Council proceeded to discuss the
proposed Personnel Ordinance. It
was the consensus of council that no such ordinance be adopted at this time.
Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilwoman Shaw and carried that the City
Manager research prior Council action and develop a current list of policies
and benefits for all classes of City employees.
ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilwoman Shaw,
seconded by Councilman Ryan and
carried, Council adjourned to
May 15 at 8:00 A.M. to interview
Commission and Committee applicants.
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