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CC MINS 19770315 MINUTES RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING March 15, 1977 The meeting was called to order at 7:40 P.M. by Mayor Buerk at the Palos Verdes Unified School District Building, 30942 Hawthorne Boulevard. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, roll call was answered as follows: PRESENT: COUNCILMEN: Ruth, Ryan, Dyda and Mayor Buerk ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None Also present were City Manager Leonard Wood, City Attorney Patrick Coughlan, Administrative Assistant Trish Hanelin, Director of Planning Sharon W. Hightower, Director of Public Works Dennis Pikus, Community Services Officer Tom Bandy, Administrative Services Officer George Wunderlin and Deputy City Clerk Mary Jo Lof thus. AUDIENCE QUESTIONS Mr. Tom Hollingsworth, 3648 Vigilance, requested the Council to clarify the development of the coastal area. Council informed Mr. Hollingsworth of the intended development as outlined in the recently published Coastal Specific Plan. Council noted that there would be public hearings on the adoption of this plan. Mr. Frank Macak, 28066 Lobrook Drive, reported back to the Council on the two homes that he had previously cited as being in violation of the code height restrictions. One of the houses had been brought in conformance with the code, however, the other house he felt was in violation. Direction Hightower stated that the house had been checked by the County and was found not to be in violation. Mr. George Shaw, 28101 Lobrook Drive, questioned the process by which the grade of lots is determined: he requested that new constructions be more compatible with existing structures After Council discussion on how to establish a permanent benchmark in dealing with the grade of lots, Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda, and carried, to have staff come up with suggestions on improvements and to give a report on the details of the two parcels in question. Mr. Jan Sikola, 7369 Berryhill Drive, told the Council that since the Cable TV Company and the Telephone Company had completed their work along Palos Verdes Drive East, the resulting patching of the road along that area was causing vibrations in his home. The Director of Public Works stated that Hood Construction Company would be out to repatch those sections of the street, and if that didn't correct the problem, then the whole area would be re-done. On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman Dyda, and carried, it was moved that the Public Works Department would take up the matter of this repair with dispatch. III APPROVAL OF AGENDA: On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Council- man Dyda, and carried, the Agenda was approved as amended, adding discussion of: definition of two story house; public hearings on Coastal Specific Plan; City building inspectors; Palos Verdes High School Chamber Choral; Nike Site model; Rolling Hills Estates Master Plan for Peninsula Center; letter from Mediterranean Homeowners' Association; Rolling Hills Estates hearing on the CUP for disposal facilities; and League of California Cities headquarters building assessment. Councilman Dyda requested that Item No. 3, Sewer Agreement with Palos Verdes Estates, be removed from the Consent Calendar. 595 WAIVER OF FULL READING OF Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilman ORDINANCES 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 Council members after the reading of the title, unless specific request was made at that time for the reading of such ordinances or resolutions. CONSENT CALENDAR On motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ryan, and carried, the Consent Calendar was approved as follows: MINUTES Approved as presented, the minutes of the Council meeting of February 15, 1977. The Minutes of the March 1, 1977 Council Meeting were corrected to read: "On roll call vote for the removal of the barrels and barrier:" FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 3670 Approved Final Parcel Map No. 3760 located (PARCEL 1 & 2) west of Crest Road and north of Ganado Drive (1412) (Parcel 1) , and south of the City of Rolling Hills to the shoreline (Parcel 2) . RESOLUTION NO. 77-16 Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 77-16 - A RESOLUTION ESTIMATE OF ASSESSED VALUATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO (1501) PALOS VERDES REQUESTING THE ESTIMATE OF CITY ASSESSED VALUATION FROM THE COUNTY ASSESSOR. SEWER AGREEMENT WITH THE After the Director of Public Works clarified CITY OF PALOS VERDES ESTATES the terms of the Sewer Agreement with the (1402) City of Palos Verdes Estates, it was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ruth, and carried, to adopt the Agreement with the City of Palos Verdes Estates. There being no objection, Mayor Buerk so ordered. RESOLUTION NO. 77-17 The Director of Planning summarized the AMENDMENT OF FEES CHARGED analysis that was presented to the Council UNDER THE DEVELOPMENT CODE at the meeting of March 1, 1977. She cited (1801) that in accordance with Council instruction, the 20% charge for administration costs had been deleted from the fees: in its place was added the direct cost for accounting time. It was also determined that additional staff time would be required for EIRs and a fee of $125.00 was now included in the resolution. Additionally, the requirement of a Certificate of Compliance under the Subdivision Map Act was included, and the fee for that was $65.00 plus $5 for each additional lot. It was the Director's recommendation that Council adopt the resolution. City Manager Wood introduced RESOLUTION NO. 77-17 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AMENDING THE FEES TO BE CHARGED UNDER THE DEVELOP- MENT CODE, RESOLUTION NO. 77-14, AND OTHER POLICIES OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AMENDING RESOLUTION 76-6, by title and upon motion of Councilman Ruth, seconded by Councilman Ryan, RESOLUTION NO. 77-17 was adopted. There being no objection, the Mayor so ordered. Council 596 March 15, 1977 VERDE RIDGE BARRIER The Director of Public Works reported on the (1503) Traffic Committee Meeting that had taken place on March 14, 1977. At that meeting it was decided to install large warning signs (38" x 48") reading "BRAKES WORKING?" Traffic Advisor Dave Diestel reported that the installation of stop signs would not be effective in the event of a runaway vehicle and concurred in the recommendation of the install- ation of these large warning signs. Councilman Ruth suggested that all residents in the area be informed of their installation. Mrs. Pat Pruitt, 6981 Verde Ridge Road, requested the Council to consider installation of planters in the public right-of-way in front of her home. Mr. John Gale, 6976 Verde Ridge Road, requested the Council to consider the matter of installing planters in certain areas and inquired as to the time schedule on the dismantling of the barriers and barrels. The Director of Public Works responded that since these signs were not stock items, that it would take from 14 to 30 days to get the signs. After discussion, the motion was made by Councilman Ruth, seconded by Councilman Ryan, that the warning signs as recommended by the Traffic Committee be installed. Motion carried. Council discussed the sequence of events that would now take place on the Verde Ridge barrier matter: installation of signs, removal of barrier and barrels and development of recommendations on the installation of planters in certain areas on Verde Ridge Road. Upon motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman Dyda, and carried, it was moved that this matter go to the Traffic Committee. There being no objection, the Mayor so ordered. It was noted that the Traffic Committee would put this matter on a future agenda and interested parties would be notified. STREET SWEEPING CONTRACT The Director of Public Works summarized the (1405) status of the current street sweeping con- tract as outlined in his memorandum of March 8, 1977, to the City Manager. , This memorandum listed the alternatives that could be taken by the City on the present and future contracts. Mr. Pikus also referred the Council to the letter of March 8, 1977 from Mr. James C. Robinson, president of Sweep-it-Rite. It was the staff's recommendation that the contract with Sweep-it-Rite be continued until its expiration date of June 30, 1977, and in the interim the City would seek bids for a three year contract at a set price, with a 30 day cancellation clause and with such contract being revised and reviewed by the City Attorney. Councilman Ryan moved that staff's recommendation be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dyda and was carried. There being no objection, Mayor Buerk so ordered. USE OF SCHOOL MEETING ROOM Community Services Officer Tom Bandy re- (305 x 1401) viewed his memorandum of March 15, 1977 to the City Manager which outlined the requested usage of the School District Building, noting that the requested funding from the City was $1,684. Mrs. Agnes Moss reiterated some of the facts as presented in her letter of February 16, 1977 to the Council, citing the need for a facility that could be used by local groups. City Manager Wood stated that the City was still uncertain as to the length of time that this facility could be used and warned of possible displacement at any time from three months to three years because it was anticipated that the School District would have other uses for that building. Council March 15, 1977 597 The motion to approve staff's recommendation and authorize expenditure of $1684 was made by Councilman Ryan. Councilman Dyda seconded, and the motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN: Ryan, Ruth, Dyda, and Mayor Buerk NOES: COUNCILMEN: None FOURTH OF JULY, 1977 The Community Services Officer described CELEBRATION for the Council the tentative program of the (305) July 4th Celebration Committee. Mrs. Agnes Moss described the costs, activities and the anticpated sales for this celebration. After Council discussion, Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda and carried, that: (1) The Council approve the Contract with B & C Tinkertown Carnival Company; (2) approve in concept the plans of the July 4th Celebration Committee, and (3) come back with a budget which is essentially self supporting. RECESS At 9:45 P. M. Mayor Buerk declared a ten minute recess. At 10:00 P.M. the meeting reconvened with the same members present. LETTER FROM METROPOLITAN WATER The Director of Public Works briefly DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA summarized the letter received from the Water District, wherein it was requested that the City adopt the suggested resolution of the Water District. Councilman Ruth stated that he thought the City should take a more meaningful approach to this problem. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda and carried to express support for the District's water conservation measures in the minutes of the Council Meeting and send a copy of the minutes, along with a copy of the most recent issue of the City's NEWSLETTER, to the Metropolitan Water District. On roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN: Ryan, Dyda, and Mayor Buerk NOES: COUNCILMEN: Ruth COUNCIL REORGANIZATION Mayor Buerk stated that there were two (306) considerations to be taken up at the meet- ing: (1) Selection of a new mayor; and (2) selection of Mayor Pro Tempore, referring to the procedure outlined in Reso- lution No. 75-31. Mayor Buerk moved to nominate Councilman Bob Ryan for Mayor. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ruth for the purpose of discussion. Councilman Ruth stated that he felt it would be better to wait until there was a five member council present before nominating a new mayor. After Council discussion of the matter on whether or not to delay this reorganization until there was a five member council, Mayor Buerk withdrew his motion and asked for a roll call vote on Councilman Ruth's suggestion. Councilman Ruth made a motion, seconded by Councilman Ryan, to table the reorgani- zation of the Council as referred to in Section 1, Resolution 75-31, until the next Regular Meeting at which time there would be five council members present. The motion failed on the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN: Ruth and Ryan NOES: COUNCILMEN: Dyda and Mayor Buerk Mayor Buerk then reintroduced his motion to nominate Mayor Pro Tem Bob Ryan as Mayor. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ruth, and carried. There being no objection, Mayor Buerk so ordered. Council 598 March 15, 1977 Councilman Buerk moved, seconded by Councilman Ruth, and carried, to nominate Council- man Ken Dyda as Mayor Pro Tem. There being no objection, Mayor Ryan so ordered. PORTUGUESE BEND TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT Public Works Director Pikus summarized from (1502) his memorandum of March 8, 1977 to the City Manager which outlined the request for traffic enforcement in the Portuguese Bend area. It was the staff's recommendation that the City Council set April 5, 1977 at 7:30 P.M. as the time for the date for a public hearing on the application of the vehicle code in the Portuguese Bend area. Councilman Dyda moved to adopt the staff recommendation to hold a public hearing on the matter on April 5, 1977. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ruth and carried. There being no objection, Mayor Ryan so ordered. HEIGHT VARIATION APPLICATIONS Councilman Dyda cited some misleading ON TWO STORY HOUSES statements that had existed in the old (1804) variance application, however, this situation was remedied by the issuance of new forms on this procedure. Mayor Ryan requested that the City Attorney further illuminate on the ordinance deal- ing with view obstruction at the Council/Planning Commission joint work session. REGISTER OF DEMANDS The Administrative Services Officer intro- (605) duced RESOLUTION NO. 77-15 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $461,863.76, DEMAND NUMBERS 3212 THROUGH 3266, AND DEMAND NO. 3268 by title. Councilman Dyda moved that RESOLUTION NO. 77-15 be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ruth and carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN: Ruth, Buerk, Dyda and Mayor Ryan NOES: COUNCILMEN: None COASTAL SPECIFIC PLAN After briefly discussing any possible con- (701) flicts that existed between the Coastal Commission guidelines and the City's Coastal Specific Plan, it was the consensus of Council that each member should present their comments at the joint Planning Commission/Council work session to be held on March 23. Also, at that meeting, the Council would designate a member to attend the Coastal Commission hearing on the 29th. CITY BUILDING INSPECTORS Council inquired if the City was considering (201) doing a feasibility study on whether or not the City should have its own building inspectors or if this service could be performed by an outside contract service. City Manager Wood responded that the City was considering that as a projected budget item for next year. PALOS VERDES HIGH SCHOOL Councilman Ruth reported on an inquiry he CHAMBER CHORAL had received from the Palos Verdes High School Chamber Choral for assistance in their raising funds to attend a jazz jamboree in Switzerland. It was the consensus of Council that this groups should contact Agnes Moss, Chairwoman of the July 4th Celebration Committee and see if they could have a booth at that cele- bration. Council 599 March 15, 1977 VANDERLIP MODEL OF Councilman Ruth briefed the Council on a CITY VILLAGE model of the City that was owned by Mr. Frank (301) Vanderlip and which he wanted to donate its to the City. Since Councilman Dyda was anticipating a business trip back East, he told the Council that he would make a trip to Mr. Vanderlip's home to view this historical model. ROLLING HILLS ESTATES PENINSULA Councilman Ruth reported on a meeting he had CENTER PLANS FOR DEVELOPMENT attended at which the revision of the Rolling Hills Estates Peninsula Center was discussed. The City of Rolling Hills Estates indicated that they will keep the City informed of the planned revisions for the Center. ROLLING HILLS ESTATES On motion of Councilman Buerk, seconded C.U.P. FOR USE OF by Councilman Dyda, and carried, Council DISPOSAL FACILITY authorized staff to write a letter to the City of Rolling Hills Estates expressing their support of the City in their consideration of an amendment to the C.U.P. for disposal. LANDSCAPING OF MEDIAN ALONG Councilman Buerk referred to a letter PALOS VERDES DRIVE EAST received from the Mediterranea Homeowner's (1405) Association which reported the bad condi- tion of the landscaping in the median along Palos Verdes Drive East. The Public Works Director was requested to increase the watering in this median. PUBLIC ACCESS TO TRAIL (1203) On motion of Councilman Buerk, seconded by Councilman Dyda, and carried, staff was requested to establish the exact location of the entrance to Georgeff Canyon and contact the property owners in order to retain public access to the trail. FURTHER AUDIENCE QUESTIONS Mel Hughes, 28017 San Nicolas Drive, re- quested the Council to consider use of the school district room for use during the evening hours and not just limit its use to daytime use. Councilman Dyda moved to provide Council with a copy of the study that was made for providing security for the Nike Site during after-business hours. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buerk and carried. DEPARTMENT OF BEACHES Mayor Ryan reported that he will attend the HEARING ON APRIL 1, 1977 hearing of the County of Los Angeles Depart- (109) ment of Beaches to be held on April 1, 1977. STATUS REPORT ON SPECIAL Administrative Services Officer George Wun- MUNICIPAL ELECTION (501) derlin summarized his memorandum of March 10, 1977 regarding the outcome of the Special Municipal Election held on March 8. Since the County of Los Angeles cannot issue its official results of the election until March 25, it was the consensus of the Council that Ann Shaw would be seated on March 29th. COMMISSIONERS' HANDBOOK Council will provide the City Manager (307) with their individual comments on the draft of this handbook. LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR The Administrative Services Officer reported PUBLIC OFFICIALS (902) that he was researching available liability insurance for public officials and would have more information at the next council meeting in addition to what was outlined in his memorandum of March 15, 1977. Council 600 March 15, 1977 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA City Manager Wood reported that the City CITIES HEADQUARTERS BUILDING (306) had been assessed $8,120.00 as its share -of the cost for the building of the League Headquarters in Sacramento. It was the consensus of opinion that since this assessment was based on a population of 59,925, the assessment should be reduced to reflect the actual population of 42,000. Staff was instructed to write a letter to the League requesting the re-assessment under the actual population figures. RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION At 11:50 P.M. Councilman Buerk moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda, and carried, to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss matters of pending litigation, reconvening at 12:13 A.M. with the same members present. 111 ADJOURNMENT: At 12:15 A.M. on motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ruth, and carried, the meeting was adjourned to work session with the Parks and Recreation Committee on Saturday, March 19, 1977 at 9:00 A.M. // 1, )0' 7,101 / OR LEONARD G. WOOD, CITY CLERK AND EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COUNCIL BY 1L4 / DETY 40 Council 601 March 15, 1977