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CC MINS 19770215 MINUTES RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 15, 1977 The meeting was called to order at 7:40 P.M. by Mayor Duerk at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District Building, 30942 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rancho Palos Verdes. Follow- ing the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, roll call was answered as follows: PRESENT: Councilmen Ryan, Dyda and Mayor Buerk LATE ARRIVAL: Councilman Ruth at 8:45 P.M. ABSENT: None Also present were City Manager Leonard Wood, Director of Planning Sharon Hightower, Administrative Assistant Trish Hanelin, City Attorney Patrick Coughlan, Community Services Officer Tom Bandy, Administrative Services Officer George Wunderlin and Deputy City Clerk Mary Jo Lofthus. AUDIENCE QUESTIONS Mrs. Mary Ann Morrison, 7284 Berry Hill Drive, representing a group of homeowners who were concerned about view obstruction in their neighborhood cited the example of a one hundred foot tree that was blocking her view and that of several of her neighbors. Mrs. Morrison invited the Council to her home to view this obstruction. The Mayor commented that an ordinance dealing with tree trimming had been brought before the Council and was now being considered by the Planning Commission. Mr. Mel Hughes, a member of the Planning Commission, told the Council that the Commission was holding an informal work session on February 17th and that the tree trimming ordinance was one item that would be under discussion at that meeting. VERDE RIDGE BARRIER Mr. John Gale, 6786 Verde Ridge Road, presented (1503) to the Council a petition that had been signed by 40 homeowners on Verde Ridge Road. This petition outlined the homeowners' position regarding the recently installed barrier in the area of the cul-de-sac on Verde Ridge. DEVELOPMENT OF STANDARDS FOR Planning Commission member Mel Hughes, 28017 PATH & TRAIL NETWORKS San Nicolas Drive, presented to the Council the (1212) Commission's proposal of February 15, 1977 regarding the development of standards for the location and construction of path and trail networks. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda, and carried, to have the staff develop recommendations on the options as outlined in the proposal. AGENDA APPROVAL On motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ryan, and carried, the Agenda was approved as amended, adding discussion of Los Angeles County City Selection Committee; letter from Rolling Hills Estates re School Board negotiations; Town Hall presentation to contract cities, and present agricultural use of land on the Peninsula. The Minutes of February 1, 1977 Council Meeting were taken off the Consent Calendar. WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilman AND RESOLUTIONS Ryan, and carried, to waive further 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 councilmembers after reading of the title, unless specific request was made at that time for the reading of such ordinance or resolutions. 584 CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda, and carried, that the Consent Calendar be approved. RANCHO PALOS VERDES Approved agreement providing for the transfer IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 of ownership of undergrounding supporting (901) structures in Rancho Palos Verdes Improvement District No. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 77-12 On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by SOUTH BAY RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM Councilman Dyda, and carried, RESOLUTION NO. (1505) 77-12 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SOUTH BAY TRANSIT SYSTEM was adopted. There being no objection, the Mayor so ordered. PUBLIC LAW NO. 94-566 - UNEMPLOYMENT Administrative Services Officer George INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR PUBLIC Wunderlin briefed the Council on the economic EMPLOYEES effects of the passage of this law which would (306) become effective July, 1978. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda, and carried, to support Los Angeles County morally in pursuing legal opposition to Public Law 94-566. There being no objection, the Mayor so ordered. LETTER FROM MARCIA-LYNN GRAHAM After discussion of how to act upon the RE PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING contents of this letter, Councilman Ryan (1212) moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda, and carried, to receive and file. Later, Councilman Ryan moved, with the consent of the second, to modify his motion and requested staff and the Planning Commission to prepare a response to Mrs. Graham's letter. On roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN: Ryan, Dyda & Buerk NOES: COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Ruth The Mayor requested that this response be prepared in sufficient time to be presented at the work session. Council later agreed upon March 23rd as the date for a joint work session with the Planning Commission. BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE FINAL REPORT Mrs. Margaret Blue thanked both Mary Thomas, (305) Director of Parks & Recreation, and Community Services Officer Tom Bandy for their cooperation with the Bicentennial Committee. Mrs. Blue reported that the Committee had accomplished the goals that it set forth at the outset and requested the adoption of the three recommendations as outlined in the February 8, 1977 memo- orandum to the Council. Mrs. Blue modified the second recommendation and requested that the remaining balances be used for Horizon projects. Councilman Dyda stated that he wished to abstain from the voting because he was an officer of the Rancho de los Palos Verdes Historical Society and felt it was in- appropriate for him to enter into the discussion regarding the disposition of funds since one of the recommendations was that the remaining funds be donated to that society. However, it was the opinion of the City Attorney that no conflict existed since Councilman Dyda was an unpaid member of that nonprofit society and would not make financial gain as a result of the donation passing through the association. Councilman Dyda requested that the adoption of the Committee's first two recommendations be tabled until later in the meeting. Council 585 February 15, 1977 Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan, and carried, to adopt the third recommendation and dissolve the committee and that the Council acknowledge the work of the Bicentennial Committee in making the City of Rancho Palos Verdes celebration a most memorable one and that it would go down in the history of the City and it was with heartfelt thanks that he made this motion that the Bicentennial Committee be disbanded and dissolved. There being no objection, the Mayor so ordered. Mayor Buerk presented proclamations to Margaret Blue, Dodi Burkhardt and Flo McTaggart in appreciation of their activities in the community and throughout the Peninsula in celebrating the Nation's 200th Birthday. LETTER FROM MAYOR ANDERSON OF Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilman ROLLING HILLS ESTATES REGARDING Ryan, and carried, to authorize Mayor Buerk to SCHOOL BOARD NEGOTIATIONS write a letter supporting the School Board's (306) position in their negotiations with the teachers' union. LAFCO Mayor Buerk reported that he was considering (306) running for the office of representative on the City Selection Committee to LAFCO and requested Council's endorsement of his candidacy. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda, and carried, that the City Council support Mayor Buerk's candidacy to LAFCO. There being no objection, the Mayor so ordered. MAYOR BUERK'S PRESENTATION TO Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilman TOWN HALL RE CONTRACT CITIES Ryan, and carried, to send a copy of Mayor Buerk's speech, "County Contract Services for Cities - Economical? Practical?" which was presented before Town Hall be sent to independent and contract cities in Los Angeles County. There being no objection, the Mayor so ordered. PREVAILING WAGE Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda, and carried, to send a mailogram to the Board of Supervisors of Los Angeles County supporting their placing the removal of the provisions for the prevailing wage from the County Charter on the ballot. AGRICULTURAL LAND USE ON THE On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by PENINSULA Councilman Dyda, and carried, staff was directed (1203) to prepare an information letter for Mr. Ishibashi and the land developer on the timeframe involved in securing permits before any construction can start on the site where Mr. Ishibashi currently has his vegetable and fruit stand. Councilman Ruth arrived at 8:45 P.M. and was present for the remainder of the meeting. BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE FINAL REPORT For the benefit of Councilman Ruth,who arrived (305) late, Mayor Buerk briefly summarized the action that had been taken on this matter earlier in the meeting. The Mayor stated that he felt some of the glassware should be retained by the City be used as mementos. After a brief discussion regarding the disposition of the remaining glassware, it was the consensus of opinion that a final decision should not be made until a full inventory of the glassware had been taken and reported on to the Council. Consideration of recommendation No. 2 was deferred until the Council received a Community contribution application from the Historical Society. Council 586 February 15, 1977 REGISTER OF DEMANDS On motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by RESOLUTION NO. 77-11 Councilman Ryan, and carried, RESOLUTION NO. (1504) 77-11 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $550,967.67, DEMAND NUMBERS 3118 THROUGH 3165, was adopted. On roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN: Ruth, Ryan, Dyda & Buerk NOES: COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None COUNTY BILLING FOR AMBULANCE Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman SERVICE Dyda, and carried, that Mayor Buerk be (308) authorized to write a letter to the ap- propriate County department outlining the Council's unanimous unhappiness with the dispatch with which the County bills the fees for ambulance service. FURTHER AUDIENCE QUESTIONS: Mrs. Morrison thanked the Council for their consideration of the view matter and reiterated her invitation to the Council to come and view the situation. FRANCHISE COMMITTEE Mayor Buerk reported on the meeting held on (605) Tuesday, February 8, 1977 between representatives of several homeowners' associations on the east side and representatives of BFI. At that meeting, it was decided that the twice weekly pick-up would be retained for a monthly charge of $4.55. BFI will inform the residents of this new rate structure by mailing them a notice. 1976-77 COUNCIL GOALS Since it was now seven months since the City (306) Council had set their goals, the Mayor stated that it would be a good idea to review the goals at this time. The Mayor complimented the staff on the excellent fiscal position of the City. February 22, 1977 at 8:00 P.M. was set as the time for a Council/Staff work session on these goals. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS Council requested that item UB106 be removed from the UB Agenda. Mayor Buerk suggested a review of the dates when these UBs would be next considered. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 9:10 P.M. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda, and carried, that Council recess to executive session to discuss pending litigation. Council reconvened at 10:21 P.M. with no action taken. ADJOURNMENT At 10:22 P.M. on motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ruth, and carried, the meeting was adjourned. //41‘4,49 LEONARD G. WOOD, CITY CLERK AND EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COUNTIL Ih BY 1.4 i .I iZ "UTY Council 587 February 15, 1977