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CC MINS 19781121 M I N U T E S RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 21, 1978 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Ken Dyda 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: Ryan, Buerk, Shaw, Hein & Mayor Dyda Also in attendance was Acting City Attorney Mary Walker, City Manager Leonard G. Wood, Director of Public Works Dennis J. Pikus, Administrative Services Officer George Wunderlin and Deputy City Clerk Mary Jo Lofthus. APPROVAL OF AGENDA After addition of Report on Annexation Study (Dyda) ; Antenna Subcommittee Report (Ryan) ; SCAG Plans (Buerk) ; and, removal of No. 9 (Speed Limit Resolution) the agenda was approved on unanimous motion of Council- woman Hein, seconded by Councilwoman Shaw. WAIVER OF FULL READING OF Councilwoman Shaw moved, seconded by Council- ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS woman Hein, to waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions adopted at this meeting with consent to the waiver of reading to be deemed to be given by all members of Council after the reading of the title, unless specific request was made at that time for the reading of such ordinance or resolution. The motion carried unanimously. CONSENT CALENDAR After removal of No. 5 (Temporary Signs in the Public Right-of-Way) the consent calendar was approved as follows on motion of Councilman Buerk, seconded by Councilman Ryan. RESOL. NO. 78-72 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 78-72 OF THE CITY REGISTER OF DEMANDS COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $357,105.13, DEMAND NUMBER 5605 THROUGH 5657. RESOLUTION NO. 78-73 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 78-73 OF THE CITY COUNCIL PROHIBITING "U" TURNS OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES PROHIBITING (150 3) "U" TURNS AT CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES. PARCEL MAP NO. 6515 Accepted easement for the purpose of constructing, SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT maintaining and operating sanitary sewers for (1410) private contract No. 76-4. TRACT NO. 31394 Approved work, released sanitary sewer agreement ACCEPTANCE OF SANITARY SEWERS and reduced faithful performance bond. (1411) The motion to approve the consent calendar carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: RYAN, BUERK, SHAW, HEIN & MAYOR DYDA NOES: NONE # # # # # -1- ORDINANCE NO. 111 ORDINANCE NO. 111 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS PALOS VERDES IMPOSING A STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR ATTACKING ZONING FOR ACTIONS ATTACKING ZONING DECISIONS was read DECISIONS by title and presented for a second reading (1801) and adoption. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Buerk to ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 111. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: RYAN, BUERK, SHAW, HEIN & MAYOR DYDA NOES: NONE RESOLUTION NO. 78-74 RESOLUTION NO. 78-74 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF DENYING APPEAL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DENYING APPEAL VARIANCE NO. 32 OF DENIAL OF VARIANCE NO. 32 was read by title. (1804) Councilwoman Hein stated that she had listened to that portion of tape recording of the November 7, 1978 meeting dealing with this matter and therefore would vote on this resolution. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilwoman Shaw to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 78-74. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: RYAN, BUERK, SHAW, HEIN & MAYOR DYDA NOES: NONE EASTFIELD GATE GRADING Director Pikus summarized his November 9, 1978 PROJECT memorandum on this matter to the City Manager. (140 5) Staff recommended that the City Council ap- propriate funds and award a contract to Mushroom Construction Company for grading work on Palos Verdes Drive East, south of Eastfield Drive. Councilman Buerk moved, seconded by Councilwoman Shaw to approve the staff recommendation and award the Contract to Mushroom Construction Company for $4,950. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: RYAN, BUERK, SHAW, HEIN & MAYOR DYDA NOES: NONE REQUEST FOR CURB CUT Director Pikus summarized the staff report of ON RAVENSPUR DRIVE November 15, 1978 which described three possible (150 3) driveway locations to serve this office building: Hawthorne Boulevard, Indian Peak Road and Raven- spur Drive. It was the opinion of the staff and the Traffic Committee that a driveway onto Hawthorne Boulevard would be the least desirable because of the Short distance between Indian Peak Road and Ravenspur Drive; the inability to make a left turn into such a driveway because of the raised median and the high volume of traffic and resulting congestion on Hawthorne Boulevard. Indian Peak Road was also evaluated as a potential location for an access driveway. This location has the advantage of easier left turn access from Hawthorne Boulevard than Ravenspur Drive due to the traffic signal. However, access on Indian Peak would not be recommended for a two way commercial driveway but rather a one way access because only a 20 ft. frontage existed. Council Meeting -2- 11/21/78 Ravenspur Drive seemed to provide the most reasonable and convenient access to this building. However, the left turn pocket on Hawthorne has storage for only three to four vehicles. The distance between the proposed driveway and Hawthorne Boulevard is very short and this would create the possibility that traffic waiting to turn left into the office building could back up to Hawthorne Boulevard. How- ever, due to the very light traffic on Ravenspur Drive, this was considered unlikely. The location of the driveway in the knuckle created an almost straight- in access to the driveway. Such an access might create a problem of not checking for traffic approaching from the right at a 90° angle to this move. The Traffic Update Report and the Director's memorandum of September 28, 1978 suggested the need for channelization to alleviate this. However, this channelization would eliminate greatly needed parking on Ravenspur Drive. It was the conclusion of the Traffic Committee and the staff that other than Ravenspur Drive, no other full access existed which would be both reasonable and convenient. Referring to an environmental assessment questionnaire completed by the applicant and the subsequent negative declaration issued on January 8, 1975 for the prior application for curb cut approval, Director Pikus said that it provided for different access to the site than the application now being considered by Council. On April 5, 1978, a Service Request was issued by Director Pikus to the County Road Department for a Plan Check for a driveway and drainage structure for which a permit application had been made. On June 13, 1978, the plans were signed by the Road Commissioner but no permit was issued. Staff recommended that the City Council accept the Traffic Committee's recom- mendation which was to grant the curb cut on Ravenspur Drive, but require the developer to provide additional ingress only from Indian Peak Road. The Committee felt it was easier to make a left turn at Indian Peak than at Ravenspur. Additionally, that a median be built on Ravenspur to prevent left turns into the driveway. Representing the developer was Ms. Katherine Hall, director of Planning for Michael L. Keele Enterprises. With the use of diagrams of the area, she explained the problems that would be encountered with the ingress off Indian Peak Road proposed by the Traffic Committee. These concerns dealt with the amount of fill that would have to be removed; problems with security; and, the noise that would result from the long and steep driveway. She said that she was unaware that it was necessary to get City approval for these curb cuts until sometime in September. Prior to that, the County had checked and stamped the road plans as being acceptable. Also representing Michael Keele Enterprises were Architect Richard Bliven, 12452 Laurel Terrace Dr. , Studio City and Civil Engineer Al Wagstaff of Psomas & Associates, 1617 Pontius Ave. , Los Angeles. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hein, to grant a curb cut with median providing left turn pocket on Ravenspur. Council then discussed the amount of parking that was needed on Ravenspur Dr. because it was heavily residential. If left turn lanes were provided this would eliminate some of the available parking spaces. It was also pointed out that the Curb cut would be on a bend and this would create a hazardous situation. Councilman Ryan's motion failed on the following roll call vote: AYES: RYAN NOES: BUERK, SHAW, HE IN & MAYOR DYDA Council then discussed the commercial parking requirements for the City of Rolling Hills Estates and the possibility of considering ingress from Indian Peak Road. Councilman Buerk moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hein to approve the Traffic Com- mittee's recommendation that the proposed driveway on Ravenspur Drive be granted with the condition that a secondary access only be provided from Indian Peak Road and that the developer be responsible for construction of a raised median to prevent left turn access from Ravenspur Drive to the proposed project. Councilwoman Shaw proposed an amendment, seconded by Ryan, that should the City of Rolling Hills Estates deny the access from Indian Peak Road, then this condition Council Meeting -3- 11/21/78 would no longer apply, but the rest of the motion would stay in force with respect to the curb cut and median through the knuckle. After a brief discussion of the amendment emphasizing the need for Indian Peak Rd. access, it was the consensus of Council that in trying to find a safe solution to this problem, the Traffic Committee had studied all of the alternatives and their recommendation was the best way of providing access to this project. Councilwoman Shaw's proposed amendment failed on the following roll call vote: AYES: RYAN & HEIN NOES: BUERK, SHAW & MAYOR DYDA The main motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: BUERK, SHAW, HEIN & MAYOR DYDA NOES: RYAN RECESS: At 8:40 P.M. Mayor Dyda declared a brief recess. At 8:45 P.M. the meeting reconvened with the same members present. CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE Administrative Services Officer Wunderlin (601) reported that an advertisement had been placed in TVC Magazine for applicants for the cable television franchise within the City. Upon receipt of responses, the process for a public hearing would then be started. SCHOOL BUS FRANCHISE Mayor Dyda said that a meeting had been held (601) with the other mayors on the Peninsula and it was decided that since there exists a sub- committee on transportation, this matter would be remanded to them. Additionally, it was reported that the PUC was currently considering whether they had jurisdiction over the school bus company. A decision should be announced by them sometime in March, 1979. QUARTERLY MEETING OF Councilman Ryan suggested that the Council HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS meet with members of homeowners associations (307 x 808) on a quarterly basis. After Council discussion, of whether such a meeting was necessary, it was the general consensus that a meeting should be held. Councilwoman Shaw moved to set the meeting for January 24, 1979. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: RYAN, SHAW & HEIN NOES: BUERK AND MAYOR DYDA Staff was instructed to prepare some guidelines for these meetings. ANNEXATION REPORT In view of recent events, Mayor Dyda inquired ON WESTERN AVENUE AREA if it was the consensus of Council that the (105) subcommittee continue with their review and critique of the staff's annexation report. After Council discussion, it was the general consensus that the subcommittee should continue its work. ANTENNA SUBCOMMITTEE Councilman Ryan reported that as a result of REPORT the subcommittee's hearing on antennas they had (1801) prepared suggested changes for the proposed antenna ordinance. Council Meeting -4- 11/21/78 It was the consensus of Council that the subcommittee should present their suggestions at the next Regular Council meeting. Since the public hearing on this matter was held over a year ago, staff was re- quested to identify what the next step should be in considering this ordinance. SCAG PLANS Councilman Buerk reported that SCAG had (306 X 1102) issued four plans which would impact the residents of the community and which should be considered by the Council. These plans dealt with water quality, transportation, air quality and housing. The City had until December 15, 1978 to present their input with regard to these reports. He requested that the Council authorize the staff to help analyze these reports and come back with recommendations. After Council discussion it was the consensus that the subcommittee of Hein and Buerk should indicate the areas of concern in the summary reports for staff review. Additionally, help from the other Peninsula cities would be sought in reviewing these summary documents. Councilwoman Shaw moved to have staff and the subcommittee review these documents. The motion was seconded by Mayor Dyda and carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: BUERK, SHAW, HEIN & MAYOR DYDA NOES: RYAN ORDINANCE NO. 112 Director Pikus summarized the reasons for ADOPTION OF COUNTY SANITARY adopting this ordinance, citing the fact that SEWER AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE it had already been adopted by the County of (1402) Los Angeles and most of the revisions dealt with changes in the various fees. Council then discussed if adoption of the ordinance would be in violation of the President' s anti-inflation program. Councilman Buerk's motion to investigate the fee schedule to see if it complied with the President's anti-inflation guidelines died for a lack of a second. Mayor Dyda moved, seconded by Buerk, to ask staff to contact the League of California Contract Cities to see if adopting this ordinance would jeopardize any Federal funding. The motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 112 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ADOPTING A SANITARY SEWER AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE ORDINANCE was presented by title. Councilwoman Shaw moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan to waive further reading and pass to a second reading. The motion carried unanimously. NIKE SITE DEDICATION Parks & Recreation Director Law briefed the (1109 X 1201) Council on the program that had been planned for dedication of the Nike Site as outlined in his November 15, 1978 memorandum to the City Manager. Councilwoman Shaw moved, seconded by Mayor Dyda to adopt the Parks & Recreation Committee's recommendations. The motion carried unanimously. Council recommended that some consideration be given to changing the fence that presently surrounds the City Hall property. Mayor Dyda requested that former Councilman Dave Ruth be asked to participate in the dedication program and give him the honor of unveiling the commemorative plaque. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES Mayor Dyda announced that the California ASSOCIATION Contract Cities Association would be holding (110 2) their annual legislative conference on January 17 & 18. # # # # # Council Meeting -5- 11/21/78 ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR TEMPORARY SIGNS IN PUBLIC Stating that he felt the posting of these RIGHT-OF-WAY signs in the public right-of-way was not in (305 X 1804) keeping with the intent of the sign ordinance, Mayor Dyda moved that this application be denied. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilwoman Shaw, to accept the staff recom- mendation and allow these signs and waive the fee. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: RYAN, BUERK, SHAW & HEIN NOES: MAYOR DYDA # # # # # III RECESS TO EXECUTIVE At 10:30 P.M. Councilman Buerk moved, seconded SESSION by Councilwoman Hein to recess to executive session to discuss matters of litigation. The motion carried unanimously. Council reconvened at 11:46 P.M. on unanimous motion of Councilwoman Shaw, seconded by Councilman Ryan. PURCHASE OF HOUSE ON Councilwoman Shaw moved, seconded by Councilman 30728 RUE DE LA PIERRE Ryan, to approve the offer dated November 7, (1404) 1978 to purchase property at 30 728 Rue de la Pierre in the amount of $190,750, less $5,722.50 for commission, and to appropriate this amount plus closing costs from the Environmental Excise Tax fund. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: RYAN, BUERK, SHAW, HEIN & MAYOR DYDA NOES: NONE ADJOURNMENT: At 11:47 P.M. Councilwoman Shaw moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and unanimously carried to adjourn to November 29, 1978 at 7:30 P.M. for a meeting with the Planning Commission. --.:3: t , M OR III ATTEST: LEONARD G. WOOD, CITY CLERK AND EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COUNCIL ( Afr .4 7CfE. Co uncil Meeting -6- 11/21/78