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CC MINS 19770503 M I N U T E S RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting May 3, 1977 The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by Mayor Robert Ryan 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: COUNCILMEMBER: Shaw, Dyda, Buerk, and Mayor Ryan ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER: Ruth Also present were City Manager Leonard Wood, City Attorney Patrick Coughlan, Admin- istrative 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 Lofthus. CEREMONIAL MATTER: Councilman Dyda presented proclamations to Councilman Gunther Buerk in recognition of his tenure as Mayor; to Mayor Robert Ryan in recognition for his term of office as Mayor Pro Tem, and to Councilwoman Ann Shaw for her service as Chairwoman of the Planning Commission. Councilman Dyda stated that he was scheduled to leave town at 11:00 P.M. and re- quested that Item 12, Discussion of Sales Tax, take place prior to 9:30 P.M. AGENDA APPROVAL: On motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilwoman Shaw and unanimously carried, the agenda was approved as amended, adding discussion of Planning Commission/Council work session, Planning for Peninsula Center, Watering of Median Strips and early Plan Check for Cayman Development Company. WAIVER OF FULL READING - Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilman ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Buerk, 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 the reading of the title, unless specific request was made at that time for the reading of such ordinance or resolution. CONSENT CALENDAR Upon motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilwoman Shaw, the Consent Calendar was approved as follows: MINUTES Approved as presented the Minutes of the Special Meeting of February 22, 1977. The Minutes of April 19, 1977 Council Meeting were approved as corrected to indicate July 1, 1977 as the termination date for the Animal Control Contract with the County of Los Angeles. RELEASE OF BONDS Approved release of street improvement TRACT NOS. 29986, 29987, bonds. 29988, 29989, 30075, and 30025. (505 x 1411) UNDERGROUND UTILITY Adopted Resolution No. 77-29 - A RESOLUTION DISTRICT (PALOS VERDES ESTATES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO AND RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY PALOS VERDES ESTABLISHING THAT THE UNDERGROUND- BOUNDARY) ING OF OVERHEAD LINES ALONG A PORTION OF THE (901) COMMON BOUNDARY OF PALOS VERDES ESTATES AND RANCHO PALOS VERDES IS OF BENEFIT TO THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AND AUTHORIZING THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY TO DEDUCT ONE-HALF OF THE COST OF THE PROJECT FROM THE CITY'S ALLOCATION. 619 PUBLIC HEARING: The Director of Planning reported that TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 31714 notice for this public hearing had been (CRENSHAW BLVD. BEHIND duly published with evidence thereto on ST. JOHN FISHER CHURCH) file. Mayor Ryan then declared the public (1411) hearing open. Larry Davis, Associate Planner, summarized the staff report on this tract, and using maps that had been set up for audience viewing, described this tract which covered an area of 17.1 acres which would be divided into 34 lots, 31 of which would be used as sites for single family dwellings. The remaining three lots would be held in common ownership and would be maintained by a homeowner's association. He described some of the measures the Planning Commission had taken to deal with the concerns of the Del Cerro Homeowners Association with regard to drainage and grading. Staff proposed the addition of ". . .impact, because grading has been minimized, steeper slope areas left open to be maintained by the owners, drainage has been adequately planned for, and other issues mitigated as discussed in the Environmental Impact Report." to Section 7 of the resolution. Mr. Clark Leonard of Landco Development Company was present to answer Council's questions regarding the drainage and handling of the ponding which had historically taken place in this area. Councilman Dyda then moved to include in Exhibit "A" to the proposed resolution, a provision for providing drainage facilities adequate to maintain and not increase the rate of water flow and that such facilities shall be required to be approved by the City Engineer. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Shaw and carried unanimously. After further discussion, it was the consensus that a provision providing that the stream should be maintained to the extent possible and that any changes be approved by the Director of Planning be added to this Exhibit. Mr. Leonard questioned Provision 3 of the Exhibit which called for posting of a bond to cover 4.7% of the total cost for flood control improvements within Altamira Canyon's western watershed. The Director of Planning suggested that a provision stating "not to exceed $25,000.00" be added to that section. Mr. Leonard requested that Crest Road be stricken from the third paragraph of Section 7 of the Exhibit since this tract did not border that street. Section 7, Part 2 was also amended to include the words "street improvements." John McTaggart, Chairman of the Planning Commission, described some of the features that the Planning Commission worked into this tract. Mr. Mason Rose, representing the City Council of Rolling Hills Estates, stated that it was the opinion of that council that this project was too dense, and it was their suggestion that the lots be a minimum of one-half acre. Mr. Larry Caltman of Urban West Communities, the applicant, described the setback features of the proposed development and the size of the homes to be built. He stated at this time the architectural features of the homes had not yet been decided upon, although it was intended that the houses would be split level to conform with the topography of the land. Mr. Tim Burrell, 4038 Exultant Drive, suggested a trail that would go through the cul-de-sac and into the school area. Mr. Burrell was advised that such a trail III exists along the property's southern boundary. Mr. Dave Alger, 30201 Oceanaire Drive, representing Del Cerro Homeowners' Association, commented on the amount of run-off that came from the area and questioned the density of the tract. Speaking in rebuttal, Mr. Rose felt that the Council should use their discretion and reduce the density of the tract. Mr. Leonard responded that the density was under 1.8 units per acre and that the average slope of the lots was 17%. There being no response to the Mayor's request for further testimony, Mayor Ryan declared the public hearing closed. After Council discussion of the ponding of water that might be created, the blockage of the drainage system and density of the tract, Councilman Buerk moved that as a condition to this tentative tract, the six most easterly lots which would effect adjacent homes in Rolling Hill be single story homes. Councilman Dyda seconded the motion and it was unanimous) carried. "fie //IA/ Council t a 1'� 1l977 City Manager Wood introduced RESOLUTION NO. 77-30 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 31714 by title. The resolution and exhibit thereto was adopted as amended on motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilwoman Shaw and unanimously carried. There being no objection, Mayor Ryan so ordered. DISTRIBUTION OF SALES TAX Councilman Dyda reported on his research RESOL. NO. 77-31 - URGING of the sales tax distribution through STATE LEGISLATURE TO REVISE the Stace of California. He presented PRESENT METHOD OF SALES the Council with an analysis of this TAX DISTRIBUTION distribution as it presently exists. He (1501) stated that since the City of Baldwin Park had stopped pursuing this matter, he felt it was imperative that somebody continue with this request for a revision rin the distribution of the sales tax. P, Councilman Dyda's presentation outlined two courses of action: adopt the proposed resolution; and authorize the staff to prepare a letter to each jursidiction and legislative district getting less than its "fair share", identifying that juris- diction's specific posture with respect to their "fair share" and urging them to support our position and press for legislation to change the distribution in line with the "fair share" formula. After Council discussion of the percentages called out in the proposed resolution and how to proceed on the suggested courses of action, Councilman Dyda then moved to authorize staff to prepare a letter for each jursidiction and legislative District. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buerk and carried unanimously on the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER: Shaw, Dyda, Buerk, and Mayor Ryan NOES: COUNCILMEMBER: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER: Ruth Councilman Dyda withdrew his earlier request to have the resolution read in its entirety. City Manager Wood introduced RESOLUTION NO. 77-31 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES URGING THE CALIFORNIA STATE LEGISLATURE TO REVISE THE PRESENT METHOD OF SALES TAX DISTRIBUTION TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND ADOPTING A "FAIR SHARE" FORMULA BASED PREDOMINANTLY ON A PER CAPITA BASIS by title, whereupon Councilman Dyda moved for its adoption as amended. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buerk and carried unanimously. There being no objection, Mayor Robert Ryan so ordered. RECESS: At 10:05 P.M. Mayor Ryan declared a recess. At 10:20 P.M. the meeting recon- vened with the same members present with the exception of Councilman Dyda who was not present for the remainder of the meeting. ii CLOSURE OF PALOS VERDES Community Relations Officer, Charles Engelbart, DRIVE WEST/SOUTH described to the Council the necessary pre- parations that would have to be made for this closure as outlined in the May 3, 1977 memorandum from the City Manager. The City Attorney informed the Council that it may be necessary for the City to secure a permit from the Coastal Commission for the closure of the street. Mayor Ryan moved that staff should come back with a recommended date for the closure of the Drive as outlined and to investigate the requirements of the Coastal Commission on the closure of the street. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Shaw and unanimously carried. .SO. BAY CORRIDOR STUDY The City Attorney told the Council that he JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT had reviewed the proposed Joint Powers (1505). Agreement and suggested four changes as outlined in the Assistant City Attorney's letter of April 29, 1977. Council 621 May 3, 1977 Councilman Buerk stated that he was in favor of the first three changes but ques- tioned the necessity of the fourth recommendation. Since Councilman Buerk was unable to attend the next meeting of the Corridor Study group, he requested, and so moved, that the Director of Public Works represent the City at that meeting and request the implementation of the three changes. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Shaw and carried unanimously. Later in the meeting, Councilman Buerk made a motion to indicate that the City was willing to participate in Phase 3 of the Corridor Study and that the draft agreement was acceptable in principle to the City. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Shaw and carried. There being no objection, Mayor Ryan so ordered. ANIMAL CONTROL CONTRACT Community Services Officer Bandy reported (104) from the Public Safety Committee's memorandum of April 27, 1977 to the City Council which outlined the provisions of the proposed agreement with SPCA. Mr. John Shepard, a member of the Subcommittee, was present to answer Council's questions regarding this agreement. He told the Council that after the committee studied all the alternatives, the agreement with the SPCA presented the best features for the City for Animal Control. He referred the Council to the alternatives as outlined on the attachment to the aforementioned report. Councilman Buerk then moved that staff be directed to write an agreement incorporating the details as outlined in the subcommittee's report, that the Mayor be authorized to sign and execute the agreement and that the agreement be effective July 1, 1977. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Shaw and carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER: Shaw, Buerk, and Mayor Ryan NOES: COUNCILMEMBER: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER: Ruth and Dyda There being no objection, the Mayor so ordered. EARLY PLAN CHECK The Director of Planning stated that at (1203) Council's direction, staff considered the pros and cons of allowing grading prior to the approval of the final tract map. It was staff's opinion that it might be possi- ble to allow grading on land that was already disturbed,but not permit it on land that was undisturbed. The City Attorney opined that for the record that Council make the finding that this land had been previously graded and disturbed and that they could find no objection to grading in the interim phase. Council made the informal request that staff devise a procedure for collecting admin- istrative policies which Council approves. Mayor Ryan then moved to set a policy that where land has been disturbed that grading be allowed immediately after tentative tract approval and requested staff to bring back a policy to Council with recommendations for undisturbed land. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buerk and unanimously carried. There being no objection, Mayor Ryan so ordered. Glen Schaefer, representing Cayman Development Company, stated that his company wasn't requesting special treatment but rather wanted the Council to review this policy. There being no objection, Mayor Ryan so ordered. REQUEST FOR DONATION Mayor Ryan moved, seconded by Councilwoman TO PALOS VERDES CHAMBER Shaw, to approve the donation of $25.00 OF COMMERCE FOR GOLF TROPHY to the Palos Verdes Chamber of Commerce (3 05) for the fifth Annual Golf Trophy. The motion carried on the following roll call vote AYES: COUNCILMEMBER: Shaw, Buerk, and Mayor Ryan NOES: COUNCILMEMBER: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER: Ruth and Dyda RESOLUTION NO. 77-32 City Manager Leonard Wood introduced ESTABLISHING SPEED RESOLUTION NO. 77-32 - A RESOLUTION OF LIMITS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO (1503) PALOS VERDES ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS ON VARIOUS STREETS WITHIN THE CITY by title. Mayor Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Buerk, and carried, to adopt RESOL. NO. 77-32. There being no objection, the Mayor so ordered. Council 622 May 3, 1977 RESOLUTION NO. 77-33- City Manager Wood introduced ESTABLISHING STOP RESOLUTION NO. 77-33 - A RESOLUTION REGULATIONS AT OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS RANCHO PALOS VERDES ESTABLISHING STOP WITHIN THE CITY OF REGULATIONS AT CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS WITHIN RANCHO PALOS VERDES (1503) THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES by title. Mayor Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Buerk, and carried, to adopt RESOL. NO. 77-33. There being no objection, the Mayor so ordered. REGISTER OF DEMANDS Administrative Services Officer, George RESOL. NO 77-28 (1504) Wunderlin introduced RESOLUTION NO. 77-28 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $369,318.53, DEMAND NUMBERS 3386 THROUGH 3341, by title, and it was approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER: Shaw, Buerk and Mayor Ryan NOES: COUNCILMEMBER : None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER: Ruth and Dyda COASTAL SPECIFIC PLAN (701) Councilman Buerk moved that since the Planning Commission was working on changes to the Coastal Specific Plan, they should give the factual reasons which led to these changes at the time they present their findings to the Council. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Shaw. Councilman Buerk further moved that the City Attorney be authorized to attend one of the work sessions with the Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Shaw and carried. There being no objection, the Mayor so ordered. PLANNING FOR PENINSULA CENTER Mayor Ryan commented on the March 14, 1977 (306) letter from the City of Rolling Hills Estates regarding the review of the renovation for Peninsula Center. After Council discussion it was the consensus that Councilwoman Shaw should interface with the City of Rolling Hills Estates regarding this matter. WATERING OF MEDIANS Mayor Ryan reported that he had received (1405) a letter from the Mediterrania Homeowners Association regarding the condition of the median at Palos Verdes Drive East and Ganado. After Council discussion, Mayor Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Buerk to increase the watering of this median to twice per week. ADJOURNMENT: At 12:00 A.M. Councilman Buerk moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Shaw and carried unanimously. , / 1 / / 40r •�i R LEONARD G. WOOD, City Clerk and I(// / Ex Officio Clerk of the Council �0 r By Lam/, .0 _ _AN.-.- D- •uty / Council 623 May 3, 1977