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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 21, 1978
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by Mayor Robert E. Ryan at the Rancho
Palos Verdes Unified School District Building, 30942 Hawthorne Boulevard. Follow-
ing the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: SHAW, RUTH, DYDA & MAYOR RYAN
LATE ARRIVAL: BUERK (at 7:37 P.M. )
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: After addition of the Portuguese Bend Horse
Show (Ruth) ; and, California Contract Cities
Meeting (Ryan) , the agenda was approved on
motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilwoman Shaw.
There being no objection, MAYOR RYAN SO ORDERED.
WAIVER OF FULL READING OF Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Council-
ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS woman Shaw, to waive reading in full of all
ordinances and resolutions adopted at this
meeting with consent to the waiver of read-
ing to be deemed to be given by all Councilmembers after the reading of the title,
unless specific request was made at that time for the reading of such ordinance or
resolution.
There being no objection, MAYOR RYAN SO ORDERED.
ORDINANCE NO. 95 - ORDINANCE NO. 95, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AUTHORIZING AN AMEND-
SYSTEM MENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL
(1202) AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
was presented for second reading and adoption
by title. Further reading having been waived, Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by
Councilwoman Shaw to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 95.
There being no objection, MAYOR RYAN SO ORDERED.
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT The Director of Planning gave an explanation
(701) and summarization of the provisions of the
General Plan dealing with zoning.
After Council discussion of whether or not there should be a General Plan Amendment
for this parcel: what would be the most beneficial zoning for the area, and the pri-
ority that should be given this Amendment, Councilman Ruth moved to open the process
for a General Plan Amendment. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dyda and carried
on the following roll call vote:
AYES: SHAW, RUTH, DYDA, & MAYOR RYAN
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NOES: BUERK
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C.U.P. #37 Mike Downs, General Manager of Hanna/Barbera
HANNA/BARBERA MARINELAND Marineland recommended adding provision No. 12
(1804) to the Conditional Use Permit issued to that
organization. That provision was as follows:
If Marineland decides to apply for a Conditional Use Permit or any other approval re-
. quired to construct one or more of those other improvements described in the "Initial
Study for Environmental Assessment No. 326", but not applied for and approved by
Conditional Use Permit No. 37, it must submit to the City a draft Environmental Impact
Report for processing pursuant to City ordinances and the California Environmental
Quality Act. The provisions of this Condition No. 12 will not be revoked, waived or
modified in any manner. 2/21/78
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ORDINANCE NO. 96 ORDINANCE NO. 96 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE
AMENDING PLUMBING CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AMENDING THE
CODE PLUMBING CODE RELATING TO GALVANIZED IRON,
(201) WROUGHT IRON, AND STEEL AND AMENDING THE
RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE was intro-
duced by title, further reading having been
waived. Councilman Buerk moved to pass to a second reading. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Dyda.
There being no objection, MAYOR RYAN SO ORDERED.
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE Administrative Services Officer George
(1202) Wunderlin presented the Staff report of
February 14, 1978 which contained an expla-
nation of the legislation requiring the City to obtain unemployment insurance for City
employees. This report listed four alternatives for the financing of this insurance.
Staff recommendation was that the City approve participation in the Local Public Entity
Employees Fund.
Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilman Ruth to adopt Staff recommendation.
There being no objection, MAYOR RYAN SO ORDERED.
MARTINGALE EQUESTRIAN TRAIL Parks & Recreation Director Law presented the
(701) Staff report of February 21, 1978 which de-
scribed the background of this proposed
equestrian trail which traversed Lots 20 and 21 of Tract 22909. Additionally, this
report presented solutions for the development of this trail within the 120 day time
limit. It was Staff recommendation that the Council authorize the Staff to design
the trail and accept the offer of financial support and necessary manpower from the
Equestrian Trails Incorporated Group for the development of this trail.
Councilwoman Shaw moved, seconded by Councilman Buerk to adopt Staff recommendation.
There being no objection, MAYOR RYAN SO ORDERED.
RECESS At 9:02 P.M. , Mayor Ryan declared a brief
recess. At 9:20 P.M. the meeting reconvened
with the same members present.
APPEAL OF HEIGHT VARIATION Planning Director Hightower presented the
NO. 71 Staff report of February 21, 1978. Staff
APPELLANTS: ELIZABETH LAM & recommendation was that the Council uphold
MARY ANN LOU the Planning Commission decision and deny
LOCATION: 12 PACKET ROAD the appeal based on inability to make all
( 1804) of the required findings in Section 9113 A
of the Development Code.
With the use of photographs and drawings, Mrs. Lam, the appellant in this matter,
described the details of her proposed addition.
Speaking in opposition to this addition was Mr. Klaus Landers whose home was located
next to Mrs. Lam. His objection was based on the fact that his light and air would
be restricted. Additionally, he stated that it would reduce the value of his home.
Also speaking in opposition were William Gussman, 11 Packet Road; Mrs. J. Nerko, 6
Packet Road; James Hurst, 9 Packet Road; R.E. Pelton, 2 Packet Road; and Judge Anderson,
8 Sea Cove Drive. These objections were based on appearance and also the alleged
incompatibility of a two story home in that area.
Mrs. Lam spoke in rebuttal to these comments, citing the fact that two story homes
already existed in the neighborhood. In support of this statement, Mrs. Lam dis-
tributed photographs of several two story homes in the neighborhood.
The City Attorney advised the Council that in denying or upholding this appeal, it
would be necessary to consider each of the criteria of Section 9113, Paragraph A, of
the Development Code.
Council Meeting 787 February 21, 1978
Section 9113, Subparagraph a: Councilman Dyda moved to support this finding in
that the provisions of this section had been fulfilled since Staff had sent notice
of this application to build a house exceeding sixteen (16) feet in height to
property owners within five hundred (500) feet of the lot. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Ruth.
There being no objection, MAYOR RYAN SO ORDERED.
Subparagraph b: Councilman Dyda moved that since evidence presented showed the
existence of two story, split level and second story additions above garages, that
this proposed structure would be compatible with existing structures in the neigh-
borhood. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Shaw.
There being no objection, MAYOR RYAN SO ORDERED.
Subparagraph c: Councilman Dyda stated that with respect to view as has been used
by the City, and based on the fact that the proposed structure would be obscured
by trees which in one area were taller than the structure, that this structure did
not change the vista or the view. He then moved to support the finding that this
proposed second story addition was situated in such a manner as to minimize view
obstruction. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ruth.
There being no objection, MAYOR RYAN SO ORDERED.
Subparagraph d: Councilman Dyda moved that the cumulative effect of the proposed
structure, or future structures of a similar character which could be constructed
in the neighborhood, would not adversely impact the neighborhood view. The motion was
seconded by Councilwoman Shaw.
There being no objection, MAYOR RYAN SO ORDERED.
Subparagraph e: Councilman Dyda moved that since the proposed structure was not
located on a ridge or promotory that this second story would not accentuate the
impact on the neighborhood view. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ruth.
There being no objection, MAYOR RYAN SO ORDERED.
Subparagraph f: Councilman Dyda moved that this proposed structure would not
unreasonably interfere with the neighborhood view. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Ruth.
There being no objection, MAYOR RYAN SO ORDERED.
Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilman Ruth, to reverse the decision of the
Planning Commission and grant the appeal.
There being no objection, MAYOR RYAN SO ORDERED.
CONSENT CALENDAR: After removal of Item No. 13 (Design of
landscaping for Highridge Road) the Consent
Calendar was approved on motion of Council-
man Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ruth:
INSTALLATION OF CROSSWALK Approved Installation of School Crosswalk
@ IRONWOOD ST. & BIRCHFIELD at Ironwood St. & Birchfield Avenue.
(1503)
RESOLUTION NO. 78-9 Adopted Resol. No. 78-9 - A RESOLUTION OF
REGISTER OF DEMANDS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
(1504) - VERDES ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
IN THE SUM OF $221,447.22, DEMAND NUMBERS
4466 THROUGH 4520.
Council Meeting 788 February 21, 1978
RESOLUTION NO. 78-10 Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 78-10 - A RESOLUTION
SCAG HOUSING MODEL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
(310 X 1203) PALOS VERDES OBJECTING TO THE SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS REGIONAL
HOUSING MODEL.
RESOLUTION NO. 78-11 Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 78-11 - A RESOLUTION
ORDERING CANVASS OF OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
ELECTION PALOS VERDES ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE
(501) GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
THE 7TH DAY OF MARCH, 1978, TO BE MADE BY
THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES.
The motion to approve the Consent Calendar carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: SHAW, RUTH, DYDA, BUERK & MAYOR RYAN
NOES: NONE
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ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
PROPOSAL FOR THE DESIGN The Director of Public Works reported that
OF LANDSCAPING FOR he had checked the background of those bidding
HIGHRIDGE ROAD for this work and found them to be satisfac-
(1404) tory. On motion of Councilman Buerk, seconded
by Councilman Dyda, the City Council authorized
the Mayor to sign the Agreement with Jerry
Cummings Associates, Inc. for professional services as outlined in their proposal.
EXECUTIVE SESSION At 10:39 P.M. on motion of Councilman Dyda,
seconded by Councilman Ruth, Council recessed
to Executive Session to discuss legal matters.
At 11:30 P.M. , Council reconvened with the same members present.
ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Council-
woman Shaw to adjourn the meeting, the time
being 11:34 P.M. The motion carried unanimously.
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ATTEST:
LEONARD G. WOOD, CITY CLERK AND
EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
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Council Meeting 789 February 21, 1978