CC MINS 19791204 M I NUT E S
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 4, 1979
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by Mayor Ann Shaw at the Palos Verdes
Unified School District Building, 30942 Hawthorne Boulevard. After the Pledge of
Allegiance to the flag which was led by Girl Scout Troop No. 600 from Margate School,
roll call was answered as follows.
AYES: RYAN, BUERK, HEIN, DYDA & MAYOR SHAW
ABSENT: NONE
Also present were City Attorney Patrick Coughlan, City Manager Leonard Wood, Director
of Planning Sharon Hightower, Acting Director of Public Works Maynard Crowther, Community
Services Officer Tom Bandy, Administrative Services Officer George Wunderlin and
Deputy City Clerk Mary Jo Lofthus.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA The following items were added to the agenda:
Edwards Canyon (Ryan) , private streets versus
regulated access (Ryan) , Sheriff's Results
(Hein) and NEWSLETTER policy (Dyda) . The City Manager requested an Executive Session
for discussion of pending litigation. The agenda as amended was approved on motion of
Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilwoman Hein and unanimously carried. Councilman
Dyda moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hein to hear Item No. 14 at 8:30 P.M. The motion
carried unanimously.
WAIVER OF FULL READING OF Councilman Buerk moved, seconded by Councilman
RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES Dyda and unanimously carried 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 title unless specific request was made at that time for such ordinance or resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR After removal of Item Nos. 2, 5 and 7 the
remainder of the Consent Calendar was approved
as follows on motion of Councilman Ryan,
seconded by Councilwoman Hein.
RESOL. NO. 79-87 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 79-87 OF THE CITY OF
WORKERS'COMPENSATION RANCHO PALOS VERDES PROVIDING FOR WORKERS'
(902 x 1202) COMPENSATION COVERAGE FOR ANY PERSON WHO PERFORMS
VOLUNTARY SERVICE WITHOUT PAY FOR THE CITY.
MARTINGALE LOT - Approved the disposal of property through the
SALE OF CITY PROPERTY bid process as outlined in the memorandum of
(701) November 27, 1979.
MIRALESTE RESURFACING - Approved the work for the Miraleste Drive
FINAL PAYMENT Resurfacing Project and authorized final payment
(1404) to Sully-Miller Contracting Company.
The motion to approve the Amended Consent Calendar carried on the following roll call
vote:
AYES: RYAN, BUERK, HEIN, DYDA & MAYOR SHAW
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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Her amendment was seconded by Councilman Buerk and carried unanimously. Councilman
Buerk's substitute motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: BUERK, RYAN, DYDA & HEIN
NOES: MAYOR SHAW
Robert Clauss, 2159 Ronsard, a resident of the Eastview Area, spoke against the delay.
Edward Orzekski, 1815 Toscanini, a resident of Eastview Area, also spoke against the
delay.
Councilman Ryan requested that it be reflected in the minutes that Councilman Buerk
indicated he had no knowledge of the reasons for the continuance.
Since Council had decided earlier to discuss Item No. 14 at a time certain, Councilman
Dyda moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and unanimously carried to continue discussion
of this matter after that item had been heard.
SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 98 Director Hightower reviewed the staff memorandum
(1801) of December 4, 1979, which contained the
Landslide Subcommittee's recommendation that
the application be denied and require that the structure be removed in 60 days.
The applicant in this matter, Dr. Jack Wall, 16 Sea Cove Drive, told the Council
that he could not remove the structure in 60 days; he requested that other nonconforming
structures in the area also be removed. Since he had contacted other agencies regarding
the specifications for this structure and was informed that it did not require a permit,
he felt that the structure was legal. He requested that Council consider closing
off the pathway to the structure thereby preventing its use.
In response to Council's question regarding the existence of other nonconforming
structures in this Open Space Hazard area Director Hightower said that she was not
aware of any.
Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hein to adopt the subcommittee's
recommendation and require that the structure be removed within 90 days.
The suggestion was then made if it would be possible for Dr. Wall and his neighbor,
Mr. Haase, to reach a mutually agreeable arrangement regarding this structure.
Mr. Haase, 20 Sea Cove Drive, said that he could not work out such an agreement
with Dr. Wall; he was concerned about the people who came on the property to
use this structure.
Councilman Dyda's motion to deny the application and require that the structure be
removed within 90 days carried on a four - one vote with Mayor Shaw voting in opposition.
RECESS At 9:00 P.M. Mayor Shaw declared a recess.
The meeting reconvened at 9:15 P.M.
ANNEXATION Council then resumed discussion of the
(105) annexation law suit.
Since Mayor Shaw will not be present at the next meeting and since Council had
indicated that it wanted to reconsider its intention to join in the suit against
LAFCO, the City Attorney requested clarification of Council position in the case
of a tie vote on the issue.
Councilman Dyda indicated that the purpose of his motion to delay was to present the
Council with further information. He then moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan to
reconsider the substitute motion. The motion carried on a three - two vote with Buerk
and Hein voting in opposition.
Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda not to sign the documents until
reaffirmed by the full Council after hearing the reasons for the delay. The motion
carried unanimously.
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STAFF/COUNCIL/COMMITTEE After discussion of dates available for holding
CHRISTMAS PARTY a party and the funding of such an event,
the suggestion was made to hold off on any party
for this year and during the next 12 months
staff could explore how this is handled by other cities.
LANDSLIDE SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT Councilman Dyda reported that the subcommittee
(1801) and the staff had met with the City Attorney.
Referring to the subcommittee's memorandum of
December 3, 1979, he proceeded to make the following motions.
(At 10:46 P.M. Councilman Ryan left the room.)
EASEMENT Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilwoman
Hein, that the City declare its intent to grant
an easement across Palos Verdes Drive South
for the dewatering system pipeline subject to
the following conditions: (a) the nonprofit corporation prepare an acceptable approach
and implement the same whereby a major break in the pipeline can be detected and the
system shut down within three hours of the occurrence of the break, (b) the corporation
must submit the plans and specifications for the dewatering system to the City. The
motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Dyda requested that it be noted in the record that the reason for condition
(b) is that the City would have the necessary engineering information to be sure that
whatever approach is taken would be appropriate to the protection of Palos Verdes Drive
South in the event of a break and/or a washout; that is the sole intent of this
requirement. It is not the intent of the City to do any engineering on the project
or pass judgement on the validity of the engineering aspects other than that associated
with the potential hazard on Palos Verdes Drive South where the easement is being granted.
(At 10:50 P.M. Councilman Ryan returned.)
HOLD HARMELSS AGREEMENTS Since less than one hundred percent of the
residents had signed the Hold Harmless agreement,
Councilman Dyda inquired of the City Attorney
if the requirements of the City had been met insofar as liability is concerned. Mr.
Coughlan responded that the risk was minimal. Councilman Dyda then moved, seconded
by Councilwoman Hein that the City accept the Hold Harmless agreements signed by the
residents of the Abalone Cove Slide area. The motion carried unanimously
PETITIONS Councilman Dyda cited the fact that the petition
circulated did not refer to the particular
article required by the landslide legislation
(SB1195) ; it was the recommendation of the subcommittee that in good faith reliance
on that petition that the City intitate the necessary resolution of intention to
form a district under that section of the Act. He then moved, seconded by
Councilwoman Hein that the City accept the petitions to form a district as good faith
evidence of the desire of the residents and instruct staff to prepare a resolution of
intent to be considered at the first meeting in January. The motion carried unanimously
PARTICIPATION Councilman Dyda reminded Council of an earlier
discussion regarding the maintenance benefits
II/ accruing to the City from a project that would
minimize or stop the slide on Palos Verdes Drive South. He stated that there would
be significant potential benefit to the City to participate in the district. Funding
for the district that has been gathered by private donations in the non-profit
corporation will meet most of the requirements, but there is a small problem with
respect to the extent that the funding will go. Cost estimates have been somewhat
higher than originally anticipated. A number of alternatives were considered, one of
which was to reduce the number of wells; this did not meet the requirements of the
geology report. There was a desire of the people in the area to elicit a contribution
in kind from Southern California Edison for bringing in the electrical power;
regulations prohibit that kind of funding.
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However, they do provide a means that would benefit the City. The City can undertake
as a project that portion of the electrical work to bring power to the appropriate
locations to run the system at an estimated cost of $60,000. This would facilitate
putting in the six wells rather than just four. Even though the City would pay for
this initially, there is a provision in the statute that once this installation is
considered permanent, the funds are returned: 40% after the third year, 20% of the
funds would be refunded each succeeding year so that total refunding will be
accomplished within six years. Considering those conditions and on behalf of the
subcommittee, Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hein that the Council
instruct the staff to prepare an agreement with Southern California Edison to provide
the necessary electrical service facilities to the dewatering project. Further, an
agreement with the non-profit corporation that in consideration of the City's partici-
pation, the Corporation agrees to install six wells as recommended by Robert Stone &
Associates; further, that said corporation agree to pay for the energy costs of
the system. The motion carried unanimously.
DISTRICT FORMATION Councilman Dyda moved that Council instruct
staff to prepare for presentation at the
next Council meeting a time line of the
necessary steps for the formation of a district. The motion was seconded by Council-
woman Hein and carried unanimously.
GEOLOGY REVIEW OF FILL Councilman Dyda said that in response to
IN THE MORATORIUM AREA Council's request, the-subcommittee had reviewed
(1801) cost sharing of geology reviews and surveys
insofar as the importation of fill was concerned;
the estimated cost of such a survey is $3,000.
Since this survey will cover the entire area it will benefit both the residents and the
City insofar as Palos Verdes Drive South is concerned.
Based on the fact that Palos Verdes Drive South fill requirements for repair are
large by comparison to that used by the homeowners, the commitee recommended accepting
a $500 donation by the Portuguese Bend Homeowners Association.
Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hein, that the City accept the $500
donation from the Portuguese Bend Homeowners Association towards the geology review;
further, that the Council instruct staff to prepare a fixed price contract not to
exceed $3,000 for the geology review of remedial fill within the ancient slide area
encompassing Portuguese Bend and Abalone Cove for Council at next meeting. That said
review is to identify, on an appropriate map, where fill can be placed and how much,
where fill cannot be placed, the total amount of fill on public property, total amount
of fill on private property, where fill can be obtained from within the area and how
much. On the basis of total fill and/or time, when the review should be repeated. The
motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: RYAN, BUERK, HEIN, DYDA & MAYOR SHAW
NOES: NONE
COUNCIL RETREAT After discussion of dates available to hold the
(307) Council Retreat, Councilwoman Hein moved, second-
ed by Councilman Dyda to hold the Council retreat on February 14, 1980. The motion
carried unanimously.
Council then discussed the pros and cons of hiring a moderator to conduct this
retreat; the suggestion was made that the meeting should be broken down to five
segments and each member of the Council would have an opportunity to moderate
a segment.
Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hein to share the moderating
function between the members of Council in a manner to be decided later. The motion
carried on a four - one vote with Mayor Shaw voting in opposition.
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PENINSULA TRANSPORTATION Referring to the charter presented by the
COMMITTEE Peninsula Transportation Committee, Council-
(306 x 1505) man Buerk indicated two amendments: (1) the
committee will appoint subcommittees of Peninsula citizens, (2) instead of rotation
of the chairmanship, the committee will elect its chairman annually. He recommended
that the Council adopt the charter.
Since the Charter indicated that the meetings would not be open to the public,
Council questioned if this would be in violation of the Brown Act. The City Attorney
said that he would have to explore the requirements of the Act.
Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan, to join the committee and
adopt the charter subject to review by the City attorney that there will be no
violation of the Brown Act in the structure of the charter. The motion carried
unanimously.
Councilman Buerk stated his acceptance of the appointment to the committee.
EDWARD'S CANYON Councilman Ryan reported that residents in
(604 x 1203) the vicinity of Edward's Canyon had heard
water running in the canyon.
He questioned if adequate engineering studies had been done for the _drainage of this
canyon. Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilman Buerk that staff be directed
to determine whether drainage facilities surrounding Barkentine and Seacove Drive
were adequate, if not report back to Council at the first meeting in January with
recommendations on the steps to take. The motion carried unanimously.
PRIVATE STREETS Councilman Ryan reported that he has had
(1408) requests for the City to gate certain
streets. He inquired if this could be accomplished outside of the street vacation
process whereby access would be controlled during certain hours.
After discussion of whether this should be referred to the Public safety Committee,
Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda to get a preliminary opinion
from the City Attorney regarding this matter and remand that report to the Public
Safety Committee.
SHERIFF'S REPORT Referring to the Sheriff's motorcycle
(1206) patrolling of Palos Verdes Drive South
a few weeks ago, Councilwoman Hein moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda to get an
itemization of the citations, convictions and court appearances by the sheriff's
department in conjunction with this high profile program and that the City Manager
prepare a report for Council on this matter. The motion carried unanimously.
NEWSLETTER POLICY Citing the fact that several pages of the
(1107) NEWSLETTER Twere being used to announce Parks
& Recreation activities, Councilman Dyda questioned the Council's, desire to continue
using the NEWSLETTER in this manner.
Suggestions were made that perhaps it should contain announcements for upcoming
events and possibly the committee should consider more dynamic articles for
publication.
III It was agreed that the NEWSPETTER Subcommittee would pursue these suggestions and
bring recommendations to the full Council at a future meeting.
EXTENSION OF RJA CONTRACT City Manager Wood summarized the memorandum
FOR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT of November 28th which recommended that RJA
(302) be retained to manage the Public Works
Department on an interim basis, pending Council action and that a Work Session be
set for December 11th to review the RJA report.
Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda to retain RJA through the month
of January and to review their report at the December 18th meeting. The motion carried
on the following roll call vote:
AYES: RYAN, BUERK, HEIN, DYDA & MAYOR SHAW
NOES: NONE
Council reported that the sign at the entrance to the landslide area was in disrepair.
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MONTEMALAGA Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Council-
(1502) woman Hein that staff prepare a report on
the interim solutions plus a plan for solution of the long term problems on Montemalaga.
This report is to be presented at the first meeting in January. The motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 79-90 During clarification of some of the warrants
(1102) appearing on the register3Councilman Dyda
moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hein to have specific memberships identified in each
department at the next budget work sessions. The motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 79-90 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $322,223.20, DEMAND NUMBER 7115 THROUGH
7159 was read by title and adopted on motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by
Councilwoman Hein and carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: RYAN, BUERK, HEIN, & MAYOR SHAW
NOES: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 79-91 Councilwoman Hein moved, seconded by
(1402) Councilman Dyda to amend the sixth paragraph
of the proposed resolution as follows: ". . .Section 1 to require that alternate
members for elected officials shall also be elected officials." The motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 79-91 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES CONCURR-
ING WITH AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN was
read by title and adopted as amended on motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by
Mayor Shaw and unanimously carried.
CONTRACT FOR CODIFICATION Because Council questioned some of the
OF CITY ORDINANCES provisions of the proposed contract,
(1103) Councilman Buerk moved, seconded by
Councilwoman Hein to defer this item to the Contract Subcommittee. The motion
carried unanimously.
RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION At 12:35 A.M. Councilman Dyda moved,
seconded by Councilwoman Hein and unanimously
carried to recess to executive session for discussion of pending litigation.
RECONVENE AND ADJOURNMENT At 1:30 A.M. the meeting reconvened with
no action having been taken and immediately
adjourned on motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ryan and unanimously
carried.
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MAYOR PRO TEM
LEONARD G. WOOD, CITY CLERK
& EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
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