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CC MINS 19780905 M I N U T E S RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 5, 1978 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Ken Dyda at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District Building, 30942 Hawthorne Boulevard. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, roll call was answered as follows: PRESENT: RYAN, BUERK (ARRIVED AT 7:45 P.M. ) , SHAW, HEIN & MAYOR DYDA II/ ABSENT: Also present were City Attorney Patrick Coughlin, Director of Planning Sharon W. Hightower, Director of Public Works Dennis Pikus, Director of Parks and Recreation Maynard Law, Administrative Services Officer George Wunderlin and Clerk Norine Morse. PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AWARD Mr. William.W. Schurmer, Manager of the Torrance District Office of the Automobile Club of Southern California, was present and presented to Mayor Dyda the Pedestrian Safety Award. This award emphasizes public safety and was given to the City for the third consecutive year. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Item 18-a regarding annexation (Ryan) was added; Item 20 regarding Urgency Ordinance dealing with landslide moratorium area was added -(Dyda) ; Resolution regarding land and water conservation funds, Nike Site Project was added as Item No. 1 under City Manager Reports (Hightower) . It was moved by Council- woman Hein, seconded by Councilwoman Shaw and unanimously carried to continue to the next meeting Item No. 11, Staff Report covering median crossing and access to St. Peter's By The Sea Church Property (Wunderlin) . It was moved by Mayor Dyda, sec- onded by Councilwoman Shaw and unanimously carried to continue Item No. 12, Application by Federated Stores, Inc. for curb and median openings, to the meeting of October 3, 1978. The amended agenda was approved on motion by Councilwoman Shaw, seconded by Councilman Ryan. Motion carried unanimously. WAIVER OF FULL READING OF Councilman Ryan 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 members of Council after the reading of the title, unless specific request was made at the time for the reading of such ordinance or resolution. The motion carried unanimously. CONSENT CALENDAR After removal of, Agenda Item No. 6, Chip Seal Project (Shaw) from the Consent Calendar, the Consent Calendar was approved as follows on motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Shaw and unanimously carried: MINUTES Approved as presented the minutes of August 15, 1978. RESOLUTION NO. 78-58 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 78-58 OF THE CITY REGISTER OF DEMANDS OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $802,720.22, DEMAND NUMBERS 5274 THROUGH 5369. 919 FINAL TRACT MAP OF TRACT APPROVED A SIX (6) MONTH EXTENSION OF NO. 32977 TIME TO APRIL 18, 1979, TO FILE FINAL (1411) MAP OF TRACT NO. 32977. APPLICANT: HERBERT ANGEL, PALOS VERDES DRIVE SOUTH AND CLIPPER. CLAIM FOR DAMAGE DENIED CLAIM FOR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL (303) PROPERTY. CLAIMANT: WILLIAM J. COOK. RESOLUTION NO. 78-59 APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 78-59 OF THE FIRE PROTECTION TAXES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO (603) PALOS VERDES PROVIDING REVENUE SHARING CREDIT FOR COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION TAXES PAID BY CITY PROPERTY OWNERS BY ELIMINATING EXISTING TAX AND ESTABLISHING A TAX IN PLACE THEREOF. RESURFACING SILVER AWARDED CONTRACT TO SULLY-MILLER CONTRACTING SPUR ROAD COMPANY AND REJECTED ALL OTHER BIDS FOR (1404) RESURFACING OF SILVER SPUR ROAD FROM VICINITY OF HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD NORTH TO ROLLING HILLS ESTATES CITY BOUNDARY. SLURRY SEAL OF STREETS CITY ACCEPTED THE WORK AND AUTHORIZED (1404) PAYMENT TO ROY ALLEN, SLURRY SEAL CONTRACTOR, FOR SLURRY SEAL OF VARIOUS LOCAL STREETS. ANNEXATION OF VARIOUS AREAS ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO 78-60, A RESOLUTION TO THE LOS ANGELES CONSOLIDATED OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO SEWER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT PALOS VERDES GIVING CONSENT AND GRANTING (901 x (RESOL. NO. 78-60) JURISDICTION TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES 14 02) FOR THE INCLUSION OF PARCELS 104-78, 105-78, 107-78, and 109-78 WITHIN THE CONSOLIDATED SEWER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT. AMENDMENTS TO CETA CONTRACT AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE EXTENSION (601) AMENDMENTS TO CETA TITLE II CONTRACT NO. 31249 AND CETA TITLE VI CONTRACT NO. 31250 EXTENDING THE TERMINATION DATES FROM SEPTEMBER 30, 1978 TO DECEMBER 31, 1978. RESOLUTION NO. 78-56 ADOPTING Director of Planning Hightower gave a GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 4 brief description of the background of (701) this item stating that at the August 8th meeting, the Planning Commission formally approved a recommendation to the City Council that General Plan Amendment No. 4 be ap- proved; thereby changing the current General Plan land use designation from Residential, 4 dwelling units per acre to Residential 6-12 dwelling units per acre on lots 1 through 8 of Tract 27832. The recommendation is based upon the determination that the single-family designation is inconsistent with that existing on the adjacent lots. After determining that proper notice of a Public Hearing had been given, Mayor Dyda opened the public hearing and asked the audience if there was any public testimony. Charlotte Ferris, 613 Camino de Encanto, Redondo Beach, spoke saying that she owns the only vacant lot in this group, and feels that there would be no view obstruction or significant traffic increase by rezoning; and that a similar structure would be much more attractive than to establish single family dwellings. She would like the zoning to be compatible with the existing multi-family units. After discussion by the Council, it was moved by Councilman Ryan and seconded by Councilwoman Shaw to adopt Resolution No. 78-56, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 4 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES. Motion carried by the following vote: Council Meeting 920 September 5, 1978 AYES: RYAN, SHAW, HEIN AND MAYOR DYDA NAYS: BUERK LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES Motion was made by Councilman Ryan, seconded (306) by Councilwoman Shaw and unanimously carried to designate Mayor Dyda as a voting delegate to the League of California Cities, and that Mayor Pro Tem Shaw be designated as a voting alternate. TEAM BUILDING PROGRAM Motion was made by Mayor Dyda, seconded by Councilwoman Shaw and unanimously carried to have an in-house team building program in order to improve communication between Council and Staff. The Mayor and City Manager will develop a plan and a schedule and submit to the Council for approval. ANTENNA SUBCOMMITTEE Councilwoman Hein requested that the report REPORT be continued to the next Council meeting. LEGISLATION REPORT Councilwoman Shaw reported she will have a report on the next Council agenda. ANIMAL CONTROL Councilwoman Shaw reported she has received (104) a letter from the Torrance City Council regarding concerns about the SPCA. They are hiring a veterinarian to do a study of the SPCA and she recommended the City request a copy of the report following his analysis of the County's and SPCA's program. # # # # # # # # # # ANNEXATION Mayor Dyda requested that the Staff be directed OF WESTERN AVENUE AREA to research the previous minutes to determine (105) what actual action the Council had taken in this matter. Motion was made by Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Shaw and unanimously carried to instruct the Staff to follow the following three guidelines to update the report: 1. Effect of Proposition 13 2. Effect of sales tax distribution 3. Latest statistics on criminal activity in the proposed annexation area. Councilwoman Hein moved that the main motion be amended because there was no recol- lection that Council had given Staff directions to research. Motion was seconded by Councilman Ryan and carried unanimously. Councilwoman Hein moved to amend the main motion to include the above three guidelines, and if this Council had directed the Staff to do further study, that the results be included in the report. Motion was seconded by Councilman Ryan and carried unanimously. A public hearing will be sched- uled in late November. REQUEST FOR SIGNS IN Director of Planning Hightower stated that the PUBLIC-RIGHT-OF-WAY Childrens Hospital has requested approval of (1804 x 305) directional signs for the Portuguese Bend National Horse Show to be held September 22, 23, and 24, and has requested that the fee be waived for the Childrens Hospital charity. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hein, to approve the Staff recommendation and approve the request of the Peninsula Committee of Childrens Hospital for temporary signs on public right-of-way and waive all fees. Council Meeting 921 September 5, 1978 Councilwoman Hein moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan to amend the main motion to include a request that Staff keep track of where these signs are located, so they can be placed in the same location in subsequent years if the function is an annual event. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: RYAN, BUERK SHAW, AND HEIN NAYS: MAYOR DYDA Motion was made by Councilman Buerk, seconded by Councilwoman Hein that Staff be asked to draw up some guidelines for signs which would provide for approval without making it an agenda item. Motion carried unanimously. RECESS Meeting was recessed at 8:40 P.M. and re- convened at 8:45 P.M. RESOLUTION NO. 78-57 Parks and Recreation Director Law explained APPLICATION FOR LAND AND that he would be designated as contact for WATER CONSERVATION FUNDS the contract in regards to adherence to Federal (1201 x 601) regulations, policies, guidelines, and re- quirements under approval of the grant. A discussion was held by Council regarding the application and authorization of the grant. Mr. Law stated that the application for grant must be in by September 15, 1978. Due to a time constraint, Council felt this item should be discussed more fully than they could do at this point in the meeting. Mayor Dyda moved to table this item to the last action on the agend then pick a time to deal with it. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Shaw and carried unanimously. Motion was made by Councilman Buerk, seconded by Councilwoman Hein and unanimously carried to resolve the issue in this meeting. If this is not possible, a meeting would be held the following evening. CHIP SEAL PROJECT It was moved by Mayor Dyda and seconded by (1404) Councilman Ryan to delete from this project that portion that lies within the boundaries of the ancient slide area along Palos Verdes Drive South. Councilman Buerk moved to amend the motion to include the ancient slide area along Palos Verdes Drive South to be chip sealed when it is safe to do so. Councilman Ryan seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 108 U Mayor Dyda explained the reason for the MORATORIUM ON CERTAIN PERMITS Ordinance. He stated that information had (1203 x 1801) reached the City with respect to some new cracks near Wayfarers Chapel which warrant some action, as recommended by geologists making surveys. He recommended beginning processing the paper work of establishing a sewer system and Environmental Impact Report study so that if the City has to act quickly, these studies will be done. The City Attorney added the following two items to the Ordinance under Section 4: (d) City directed Environmental Assessment and Environmental Impact Report. (e) Any City approved project to mitigate the potential for landslide. Council discussed liability on the part of the City. The City Attorney noted that for the present there is only a responsibility of performing a study. James D. Stewart, 32735 Seagate Drive, was present and spoke regarding his concern of the geological situation. He urged the City to take advantage of very large outlays by private industry in studying geological problems before enactment of moratorium. Tim Burrell, 4038 Exultant Drive, representing Burrell, Ltd. said he agreed basically with Mr. Stewart. He stated that most of the studies are ongoing and have already begun, and that the best method of resolving the problem is to work together with other land owners. Spence Ballard, 30423 Amber Sky, was present to represent Del Cerro Homeowners. He expressed concern about the size of the potential landslide area, and requested that this Del Cerro area be included in the moratorium. Larry Davis, 1644 18th Street, Santa Monica, told Council he sees a negative aspect of the moratorium, and thinks the main point of the moratorium negates any further need for a private investigator to continue his work. Council Meeting 922 September 5, 1978 Lorna Burrell, 32709 Seagate, spoke briefly regarding the cracks from Narcissa to the Wayfarers Chapel, and noted that the County has been apprised of their studies. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilwoman Shaw, to adopt Ordinance No. 108 U, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON CERTAIN PERMITS, ON THE PROCESSING OR APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE MAPS, PARCEL MAPS IN CERTAIN AREAS OF THE CITY AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: RYAN, SHAW, HEIN AND MAYOR DYDA NAYS: BUERK RECESS Meeting recessed at 11:00 P.M. and reconvened at 11:22 P.M. Staff is requested to work with the County to develop a plan to carry out the mandate in the Ordinance. Councilman Buerk moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan to direct the Staff to present a plan of action with an outline for the study at the next meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Dyda moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hein to autho- rize Staff to begin processing the paper work for the sewer district and for the Environmental Impact Report. Motion carried unanimously. John Tretheway, 1 Cinnamon Lane, spoke in favor of the moratorium ordinance and stated that 40% of the lots are non-resident home owners. Len Coates, San Pedro, spoke re- garding vacant property for the sewer district. On general consent of Council the following seven-point plan of action was adopted: 1. Adopted Emergency Ordinance No. 108 U establishing a building moratorium in the area shown on a "Landslide Moratorium Map." 2. Proceed with all administrative work required to set up a sewer district within the Portuguese Bend area. 3. Proceed to prepare an Environmental Impact Report covering a sewer district within the Portuguese Bend area. 4. Public Works Director to prepare a report by the next Council meeting (Sept. 19) covering the proposed plan-of-action, scope and schedule for a comprehensive engineering geologic investigation. 5. Prepare and send a letter over the Mayor's signature to the Southern California Edison Company requesting that they determine some alternate way to provide elec- tricity to the new sewer sub-station other than by use of hydraulic drilling. 6. Prepare and send letters over the Mayor's signature to all property owners within the moratorium area advising them of the Emergency Ordinance. Also include possible liability that could result from failure to adhere to the ordinance. 7. Public Works Director to prepare a report by the next Council meeting (Sept. 19) covering a plan-of-action to alleviate the present effects of water flowing within Altimira Canyon. RESOLUTION NO. 78-57 Parks and Recreation Director Law gave the APPLICATION FOR LAND AND background of this project. Council discussed WATER CONSERVATION FUNDS various phases of the project, including cost (601 x 1201) and maintenance. After a lengthy discussion by Council, City Attorney Coughlin changed SECTION 5 of Resolution No. 78-57 to read as follows: "Appoints the Director of Parks and Recreation as agent of the City to conduct all ne- gotiations, execute and submit all documents necessary for the completion of the afore- mentioned application. Planning Director Hightower read the title of Resolution No. 78-57. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hein, to adopt Resolution No. 78-57, as amended, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUNDS FOR PENINSULA REGIONAL PARK (NIKE SITE) PROJECT." Motion carried unanimously. Council Meeting 923 September 5, 1978 Councilman Buerk moved that the Council resolve that as approved Resolution No. 78-57 for the application of land and water grant funds, this does not imply any commitment to a definite design of a Nike Site park. It is understood that Staff will present plans which conform to prior concepts as stated in the General Plan to the Council before commitments for the design are made. Motion was seconded by Councilman Ryan and carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT At 12:55 A.M. Mayor Dyda moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan to adjourn the meeting. Motion was defeated unanimously. By general consent, Council decided to schedule a work session with Parks and Recreation Committee and to defer setting the date for this session until the next City Council meeting. At 12:58 A.M. Councilman Ryan moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Shaw and carried unanimously. -(7 MAY ATTEST: LEONARD G. WOOD, CITY CLERK AND EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COUNCIL Atz.,, A 11, C OERK AO Council Meeting 924 September 5, 1978