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CC MINS 19770519 ADJ M I N U T E S RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL Adjourned Regular Meeting May 19, 1977 The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. by Mayor Ryan at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District Building, 30942 Hawthorne Boulevard, notice having been given with affidavit thereto on file. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, roll call was answered as follows: PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBER: Dyda, Buerk, and Mayor Ryan ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER: Ruth LATE ARRIVAL: COUNCILMEMBER: Shaw Also present were City Manager Leonard G. 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. Art Maier, President of Palos Verdes ANTENNA ORDINANCE South Homeowners Association, 3711 Vigilance (808 x 1801) Drive, read the May 19, 1977 statement of Elza Cortes, President of the Rancho Palos Verdes Council of Homeowners. This statement outlined the views of this home- owners group with regard to the proposed antenna ordinance being considered by the Planning Commission. AGENDA APPROVAL On motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Buerk and carried, the agenda was approved as amended, adding discussion of: Bicentennial Committee, Water Conservation, California Contract Cities Association meeting in Palm Springs, Sacramento meeting of the League of California Cities, CETA Summer Youth Program and the Rifle Range. Approval of the Minutes of May 3, 1977 was delayed until Councilwoman Shaw arrived. WAIVER OF FULL READING Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilman OF 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 read- ing of the title, unless specific request was made at that time for the reading of such ordinance or resolution. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilman Buerk and unanimously carried, to approve items 2, 3, and 4 of the Consent Calendar. CRENSHAW GATE AREA TRANSFER Approved Resolution No. 77-35 - A RESOLUTION TO THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO RESOLUTION NO. 77-35 PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE (105) TRANSFER OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY COMMONLY DESIGNATED AND REFERRED TO AS THE "CRENSHAW GATE AREA" TO THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS. PARCEL MAP NO. 6515 - Accepted sewer easement and declarations of ACCEPTANCE OF SEWER EASEMENT subordination for Parcel Map No. 6515 (off (1402) Via Campesina) . FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 6467 Approved Final Parcel Map No. 6467. Appli- (near the intersection of cant J.R. Rich and located near the inter- Miraleste Drive the Kingsridge section of Miraleste Drive and Kingsridge Drive) Drive. (1410) 625 Council May 19, 1977 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR: CLAIM OF TIMOTHY DEL WILLISON Attorney Richard J. Chenoweth, representing (303) the claimant, briefed the Council on the circumstances of his client's accident at the Forrestal Drive guardrail. It was the opinion of the City Attorney that this matter should be discussed by Council in executive session. Councilman Buerk so moved, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Dyda and unanimously carried. CRENSHAW GATE HOUSE Mr. Burke Belknap, 28866 Crestridge Road, (105) expressed his concern to the Council over his continued access to this area. At 8:06 p.m. Councilwoman Shaw arrived and was present for the remainder of the meeting. Mayor Ryan requested that when Resolution No. 77-35 is sent to the city of Rolling Hills that a letter accompany it indicating Council's concern that the Belknaps have continued access to this property. # It If 11 11 If PUBLIC HEARING: TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 29795 The Director of Planning reported that notice (Via Campesina) of this public hearing had been duly pub- (1411) lished with evidence thereto on file. Mayor Ryan then declared the public hearing open. Director Hightower summarized her memorandum of May 19, 1977 to the City Council on this tract which provided for the construction of a private drive, sanitary sewers, undergrounding of utilities and drainage facilities for a 5.4 acre parcel on which seven single family residences were to be built. She further stated that this project had been reviewed by the Planning Commission and it was their recom- mendation that it be approved. Additionally, staff recommended that this tract be approved subject to the condi- tions listed in Exhibit "A" to the proposed resolution, with the addition of a clause providing that the subdivider be required to improve Via Campesina abutting the tract in accordance with plans approved by the City of Palos Verdes Estates City Council. Since there was no response to the Mayor's request for further testimony on this matter, Mayor Ryan declared the public hearing closed. After Council discussed the provision calling for the formation of a maintenance assessment district, the City Attorney was requested to give his opinion on alter- nate means of ensuring the financing of the maintenance for the private drive. He responded that it could be made a condition of the CC & R's and suggested the following addition to Section 30 of the Exhibit "A": C. The maintenance of the private street shall be ensured through the establishment of CC & R's to the satisfaction of the City Attorney and shall further contain a provision whereby mainte- nance payments cannot be reduced without the approval of the City. Whereupon Councilman Buerk moved that items 30 and 31 of Exhibit "A" be changed accordingly. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dyda and carried unanimously. Mr. Husted, 3200 Via Campesina, Rancho Palos Verdes, requested to be heard with regard to his concern for water supply to this area. He was advised that provi- sions for the water supply were covered under Section 12 of the Exhibit. Councilman Buerk moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda to approve the staff recom- mendation that the subdivider be required to improve Via Campesina abutting the tract. Councilman Dyda seconded the motion, and with the approval of the maker, amended the motion to equire that the plans be reviewed by the Director of Planning. ,,C.01V2-tre / E 41/2/77 Council May 19, 1977 626 City Manager Wood introduced Resolution No. 77-36 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 29795 by title. Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilwoman Shaw and unanimously carried to adopt Resolution No. 77-36. There being no objection, MAYOR RYAN SO ORDERED. ORDINANCE NO. 87 City Manager Wood reviewed the wording changes DUMPING that were necessary for the enforcement of (1103) this ordinance. Previously the ordinance called for receipts equal to the number of cubic yards and loads of excavated material removed. It was not requesting receipts which substantiate the proper removal of all excavated material from the building site. Council noted the receipt of the May 19, 1977 letter from Tim Burrell, 4038 Exultant Drive, regarding this proposed ordinance. City Manager Wood then introduced Ordinance No. 87 - ORDINANCE NO. 87 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES REQUIRING A $200.00 REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT FOR GRADING PERMITS AND BUILDING PERMITS REQUIRING EXCAVATION, AND PROHIBITING THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH PERMITS FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR TO CONTRACTORS WHO HAVE VIOLATED THIS ORDINANCE, AND AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE by title. It was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilwoman Shaw and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 87 BE PASSED TO SECOND READING. INDIAN PEAK BICYCLE PATH The Director of Public Works summarized his PROJECT NO. 76-15 memorandum of May 3, 1977 to the City Manager (112) which outlined the work that had been com- pleted and the cost thereof. It was his recommendation that Council accept the work and authorize final payment. Councilman Buerk moved, seconded by Councilwoman Shaw that final payment of $3,013.67 to John W. Tiedeman Company be authorized. The motion carried unani- mously on the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER: SHAW, DYDA, BUERK AND MAYOR RYAN NOES: COUNCILMEMBER: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER: RUTH PALOS VERDES DRIVE EAST The Director of Public Works briefed the RESURFACING Council on the bids received as outlined in PROJECT No. 77-16 his memorandum of May 9, 1977 to the City (1404) Manager. Councilman Buerk stated that Sully Miller Contracting Company, one of the bidders on this project, was a subsidiary of Union Oil Company, his employer. Since he would be voting for the low bidder (All American Asphalt) he stated he would vote on the awarding of this project. Councilman Dyda moved to award Project No. 77-16 to All American Asphalt and re- ject all other bids. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Shaw and carried unanimously on the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER: SHAW, DYDA, BUERK AND MAYOR RYAN NOES: COUNCILMEMBER: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER: RUTH WHITEFOX DRIVE The Public Works Director reported on the PROJECT NO. 77-18 bids received for this project as outlined (1404) in his memorandum of May 9, 1977 to the City Manager. Council 627 May 19, 1977 Councilman Buerk stated that he would abstain from voting on this project since Sully Miller was a subsidiary of Union Oil Company, his employer, and since that company was being recommended for award of this project. Councilwoman Shaw moved that Project No. 77-18 be awarded to Sully Miller Contracting Company and reject all other bids. The motion carried on the fol- lowing roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER: SHAW, DYDA AND MAYOR RYAN NOES: COUNCILMEMBER: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER: BUERK ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER: RUTH RUE VALOIS PARKING The Public Works Director reported on the PROHIBITION (Red Curb) recommendation of the Traffic Advisor and (1503) the Traffic Committee regarding the instal- lation of red curb on Rue Valois. He stated that public reaction to this instal- lation had been sought and the City received one response which was in favor of the proposal. It was his recommendation that the Council adopt the proposed resolution establishing this prohibited stopping zone. City Manager Wood introduced RESOLUTION NO. 77-37 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES PROVIDING FOR PROHIBITED STOPPING ZONES ON THE NORTH SIDE OF RUE VALOIS by title. Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilwoman Shaw, and unanimously carried, to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 77-37. There being no objection, MAYOR RYAN SO ORDERED. CLOSURE OF PALOS VERDES DRIVE City Manager Wood reviewed the May 11, 1977 (Coastal Commission Application) memo from the Director of Planning outlining x 1201) the procedure g g p cedure required by the Coastal Commis- sion in closing a portion of Palos Verdes Drive and the staff time involved in such preparation. It was the staff's recommendation that the City submit an application to the Commis- sion for this closure. The City Attorney referred the Council to his letter of May 6, 1977 which opined that the City's anticipated use of the Drive did not come under the definition of a "development" as defined in the California Coastal Act of 1976 and therefore a permit was unnecessary. After Council discussed whether or not to apply for such a permit and the date for this event, it was the general agreement that the City should apply for such a P ermit and that the closure should be planned for July 10, 1977. Councilman Buerk moved that staff, in cooperation with the Parks and Recreation Committee, establish a program to evaluate this event to take place on July 10. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dyda and carried unanimously. There being no objection, MAYOR RYAN SO ORDERED. Councilman Dyda then moved, seconded by Mayor Ryan, to make application to the Coastal Commission for the July 10th event. There being no objection, MAYOR RYAN SO ORDERED. BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE Councilman Dyda stated that since the proper RECONSTITUTION notice had been given to satisfy all legal re- (305) quirements and since the applicants to this new Committee have been discharging the responsi- bilities of this Committee, he felt it was impor- tant that the Council appoint its members. The Community Services Officer reported that the City had received letters from four of the past members of the Committee and one from Mrs. Corinne Camino. Since these letters were not available at the Council meeting, Councilman Dy da moved to continue this item until after the recess. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Shaw and carried unanimously. Council 628 May 19, 1977 There being no objection, MAYOR RYAN SO ORDERED. HIGHRIDGE ROAD BIKEWAY Mayor Ryan noted that the City had received (112) a letter dated May 14, 1977 from the Ridge- crest Homeowners' Association. The Director of Public Works summarized the background on the design of this bike- way stating that the last time the Council dealt with this project they approved the Traffic Committee concept and then negotiated with Rolling Hills Estates for a compromise design. It was decided that each city would build its own concept with transition occurring at a certain point. He referred Council to the letters received from the Seaview Villas Homeowners Association and Ridgecrest Intermediate School PTA. Mrs. Sally Burrage, President of Ridgecrest PTA and Mr. Kenneth Coulter, Principal of Ridgecrest Intermediate School, requested Council to reconsider the location of the bikeway. Council then discussed sending the matter back to the Traffic Committee, recommending that the School Safety Committee get together with the Traffic Committee to develop an agreeable design. Councilwoman Shaw moved to direct the Traffic Committee to consider putting the bike path on the West side, either on the street or off the street. The motion was seconded by Mayor Ryan, but failed on the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER: SHAW NOES: COUNCILMEMBER: DYDA, BUERK & MAYOR RYAN ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER: RUTH Councilman Dyda then moved to send the design of the Highridge Bike Path back to the Traffic Committee to work with the Safety Chairman of the Ridgecrest Intermediate School to devise a plan that takes into account safety as the primary goal, especially in switching back and forth between the abutting bikepath, and bring it back within 30 days to the Council. Councilman Buerk seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. There being no objection, MAYOR RYAN SO ORDERED. RECESS: At 9:25 p.m. Mayor Ryan declared a ten minute recess. At 9:44 p.m. the meeting reconvened with the same members present. PARKS & RECREATION Al Rosenthal, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation COMPREHENSIVE STUDY Committee presented to the Council the results of (1201) the Comprehensive Study conducted by that committee. BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE Mayor Ryan stated that the City had received (305) letters from Margaret Blue, Florence McTaggart, Dodi Burkhardt, Marion Ruth, and Corinne Camino expressing their interest in becoming members of the reconstituted Bicentennial Committee. Councilman Dyda moved to nominate Marion Ruth, Margaret Blue, Florence McTaggart, Dodi Burkhardt and Corinne Camino to the reconstituted Bicentennial Committee. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Shaw and carried unanimously. There being no objection, MAYOR RYAN SO ORDERED. Upon motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by Mayor Ryan, Florence McTaggart was nom- inated Chairperson of this Committee. There being no objection, MAYOR RYAN SO ORDERED. PROPOSED STREET TREE TRIMMING The Director of Public Works reported from his ORDINANCE memorandum of May 11, 1977 and the Feasibility (1405 X 1407) Study for Establishing a Tree Trimming Ordinance within the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. After Council discussion of how the residents of the City should be informed of this proposed policy and the date of adoption of the proposed ordinance, Councilman Buerk moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda, and carried, to send all homeowners' associations who have requested agendas and who have self-addressed envelopes at the City a copy of the proposed policy and ordinance. Council 629 May 19, 1977 There being no objection, MAYOR RYAN SO ORDERED. Council directed staff to prepare a synopsis of the policy and recommendations for publication in the next issue of the City's NEWSLETTER. SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE POLICY The Public Works Director reported from his (1405) memorandum of May 3, 1977 and from the 1977 Policy booklet on Sidewalk, Curb, Gutter, and Drive Approach Maintenance. After discussion, it was the general agreement that this policy should also be published in the NEWSLETTER and sent to all homeowners associations who have stamped self-addressed envelopes on file with the City. CLOVERCLIFF DRIVE STREET The Director of Public Works reported from his VACATION memorandum of May 9, 1977 to the City Manager (1408 X 1201) which outlined the Council's direction to the staff to investigate the possible vacation of a portion of Clovercliff Drive. Larry Zamos, 6947 Starstone Drive, a member of the Parks & Recreation Committee, stated he felt this was a good opportunity for the Council to consider the implemen- tation of a pocket park and recommended that it go to the Parks & Recreation Committee for study. Mr. James Gehris, 28805 Goldenmeadow Drive, stated he was concerned that the area not be opened and he would like to see it developed into a park. He further stated that he would be willing to give the City a Quitclaim Deed to the area adjacent his property. Councilman Dyda moved that the Parks & Recreation Committee be charged with devising an appropriate landscape plan, with pathway, and bikeway for the section of Clover- cliff Drive to be vacated and to use this as a test case for a pocket park. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Shaw and carried unanimously. Councilman Buerk requested the motion be amended to include,that a list be prepared of similar non-useable dead end streets in the City. The amendment was approved by the maker of the motion with the consent of the second. There being no objection, MAYOR RYAN SO ORDERED. WATER CONSERVATION Councilwoman Shaw requested from the City Attorney his opinion as to the legal rights the City has with regard to water rationing. The City Attorney responded that the City has the right to enforce reasonable water rationing measures. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF Councilwoman Shaw requested that the minutes be MAY 3, 1977 corrected to read on Page 617, "Councilman Buerk moved that as a condition of this tenta- tive tract (31714) , the six most easterly lots which would affect adjacent homes in Rolling Hills may be restricted to single story homes." Councilwoman Shaw then moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda to approve the minutes of the May 3, 1977 Council Meeting. There being no objection, MAYOR RYAN SO ORDERED. MEETING OF CALIFORNIA CONTRACT Councilman Ryan and Councilwoman Shaw reported CITIES AND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA briefly on the meetings they attended for these CITIES (306) two associations. REGISTER OF DEMANDS Administrative Services Officer Wunderlin intro- RESOLUTION NO. 77-34 duced RESOLUTION NO. 77-34 - A RESOLUTION OF THE (15 04) CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS IN THE SUM OF $158,032.50, DEMAND NUMBERS 3442 THROUGH 3464, AND DEMAND NUMBERS 3466 THROUGH 3502. He noted one deletion from the register. Council 630 May 19, 1977 Councilman .Buerk moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 77-34. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dyda and carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER: SHAW, DYDA, BUERK & MAYOR RYAN NOES: C OUNC ILMEMB ER: NONE ABSENT: COUNC ILMEMB ER: RUTH PALOS VERDES DRIVE WEST The Director of Public Works reported on the STATUS REPORT letter of May 10, 1977 he had received from (112) Mr. William R.Wolanow, attorney for B. Morris whose property the City had requested to enter so work could be done on the proposed bikeway. Since Mr. Skoro, representing B. Morris, had refused to allow entrance on the private property, he was advised that the City was going to delete one-half of the proposed bikeway and all drainage improvements adjacent to his property and at such time as a proposal for the devel- opment of this property was submitted, Mr. Wolanow's client would have to construct these facilities at his own expense. CETA SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT The Administrative Services Officer reported (601) to the Council from his memorandum of May 19, 1977, which outlined the features of this program. It was the staff's recommendation that the Council authorize the signing of the contract with Los Angeles County following review by the City Attorney's office. Councilwoman Shaw so moved, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Dyda and carried. There being no objection, MAYOR RYAN SO ORDERED. RIFLE RANGE City Manager Wood briefed the Council on the (1109) County's response to the City's request to acquire the Point Vincente Rifle Range as out- lined in his memorandum of May 18, 1977. Mayor Ryan requested that staff send a letter to each supervisor indicating that the City was interested in taking over the Rifle Range in view of the County's limited budget. Councilman Dyda so moved and the motion was seconded by Councilwoman Shaw and unanimously carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 11:15 p.m. Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilwoman Shaw to recess to executive session, to discuss matters of litigation. The meeting re- convened at 11:22 P.M. with all members present. CLAIM OF TIMOTHY DEL WILLISON Councilm:a.n. Dyda moved, .seconded by Councilman (303) Buerk, and carried, to%-rej ect the claim of Mr.Willi-son 'and forward to the City's insurance carrier. ADJOURNMENT At 11:24 P.M. Councilman Buerk moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda to adjourn the meeting to May 23, 1977 at 7:30 P.M. 11/ / 1 lilyKY LEONARD G. WOOD, CITY CLERK AND v EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COUNCIL By Aie fl,/ :4 / Dfty 631 Council May 19, 1977