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CC MINS 19770607 MINUTES RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 7, 1977 The meeting was called to order at 7:42 p.m. by Mayor Robert Ryan at the Palos Verdes Unified School District, 30942 Hawthorne Boulevard. Following the Pledge of Allegi- ance to the Flag, roll call was answered as follows: PRESENT: RUTH,DYDA, BUERK AND MAYOR RYAN LATE ARRIVAL: SHAW (at 7:55 p.m. ) 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 Ttim>>13antly4Admin- istrative Services Officer George Wunderlin and Deputy City Clerk Mary Jo Lofthus. AUDIENCE QUESTIONS: Highridge Improvements Mrs. DeDe Hicks, 6120 Scotmist Drive, President of the Stoneridge Homeowners Association, expressed the gratitude of the Association for the proposed funding of the improvements on Highridge. The Association expressed the hope that the project would be in the final approved budget. Mrs. Hicks also expressed her appreciation to the wonderful City staff. She went on to say that people didn't often express their appreciation of the staff, but she wanted to go on record saying that she has always been greeted with the utmost courtesy, pleasantness and efficiency whenever she came to City Hall. AGENDA APPROVAL On motion of Councilman Buerk, seconded by Councilman Dyda, the agenda was approved as amended, adding discussion of: Councilman Buerk's attendance at the opening session of the Los Angeles County Supervisor's budget hearings; striping on Basswood; Building Department inspection procedures; and swimming pools. There being no objection, MAYOR RYAN SO ORDERED. WAIVER OF FULL READING OF Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilman ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Buerk, 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 ordin- ance or resolution. CONSENT CALENDAR: ; Councilman Ruth moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda, to approve the Consent Calendar as follows: MINUTES Approved as presented the minutes of the Regular meeting of May 17, 1977. The minutes of the Regular Adjourned Meeting of May 19, 1977 were corrected to include in Councilman Dyda's motion regarding the improvements on Via Campesina (Tentative Tract No. 29795) "That the requirements placed on that street's improvements should not exceed that which Palos Verdes Estates requires of its residents or that which is a Rancho Palos Verdes Standard." The minutes of the Regular Adjourned Meeting of May 23, 1977 were corrected to read: "He (Councilman Dyda) also requested an explanation of major deviations over or under the 1976-77 budget." RELEASE OF STREET IMPROVEMENT Cancelled the agreement for Tract No. 30106 BONDS (Tract Nos. 30106 & 30139) and release of Bond No. 228443 issued by (902) National Automobile & Casualty Company in the amount of $10,000; cancelled the agree- ment for Tract No. 30139 and release of Bond No. 228446 issued by National Automobile & Casualty Insurance Company in the amount of $11,000.00. 633 At 7:55 p.m. Councilwoman Shaw arrived and was present for the remainder of the meeting. If # # # If II PUBLIC HEARING: The Clerk having reported that notice of this hearing had been fully published, with PROPOSED USE OF REVENUE SHARING evidence thereto on file, Mayor Ryan then FUNDS declared the public hearing open. (601) The City Manager reported that an estimated $169,890 of revenue sharing funds would be received by the City in Fiscal Year 1977-78, with an estimated $11,310 in interest earned on the investment of those funds. Of these available funds, it was proposed to budget $34,090 for capital expenditures, specifically for payment of the third installment of the school site purchase. The remainder, $147,110 would be reserved for the fourth year installment of the school site purchase. He further stated that the purpose of this public hearing was to see if there were alternate uses suggested for the expenditure of these funds. There being no response to the Mayor's request for public testimony, Mayor Ryan then declared the public hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 87 ORDINANCE NO. 87, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY DUMPING OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES REQUIRING A $200.00 (1103 x 1801) 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 was presented for second reading and adoption by title. Further reading being waived on motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ruth that the ordinance be adopted. There being no objection, MAYOR RYAN SO ORDERED. COUNTY AID TO CITIES: RESOLUTION NO. 77-39 RESOLUTION NO. 77-39 - A RESOLUTION OF THE (Resurfacing of Palos Verdes Dr. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS East from Conestoga Dr. to Picardie VERDES REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION OF COUNTY Rd. ) AID TO CITIES FOR THE ASPHALT RESURFACING (1404) OF PALOS VERDES DRIVE EAST FROM CONESTOGA DR. TO PICARDIE ROAD was introduced by title. Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilwoman Shaw to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 77-39. There being no objection, MAYOR RYAN SO ORDERED. RESOLUTION NO. 77-40 RESOLUTION NO. 77-40 - A RESOLUTION OF THE (Maintenance of Select System CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS Streets) VERDES REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION OF PAYMENT (1404) OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUND S FOR THE MAIN- TENANCE OF SELECT SYSTEM STREETS was intro- duced by title. Upon motion of Councilman Ruth, seconded by Councilman Dyda, RESOL- UTION NO. 77-40 WAS ADOPTED. There being no objection, MAYOR RYAN SO ORDERED. EVENING USE OF COMMUNITY ROOM The Community Services Officer summarized (305) his memorandum of May 31, 1977 and a report dated March 17, 1976 which discussed period of usage (day use and night use); security; liability insurance; room set-up; room clean-up; and, group approval criteria,. . After Council discussion of the hours of usage of this room and the fee to be charged for the use of this facility, staff was directed to come back to Council with a flat rate fee structure. City Council 634 June 7, 1977 JOINT POWERS AGRMT. CREATING The Administrative Services Officer reported THE SO. CALIF. JOINT POWERS from his June 1, 1977 memorandum to the City INSURANCE AUTHORITY Manager. It was staff's recommendation that (902) the City Council approve the Joint Powers Agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign and appoint a member and alternate to the Board of Directors. After Council discussion of the premiums that might be charged, and the voting representa- tion of the member cities, it was the general agreement of Council to participate in this study, whereupon Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilman Ruth, to approve the Joint Powers Agreement: Creating the Southern California Joint Powers Insurance Authority, and authorize the Mayor to sign. There being no objection, MAYOR RYAN SO ORDERED. Councilman Dyda agreed to represent the City on the Board of Directors, with the Admin- istrative Services Officer serving as alternate. Councilman Buerk so moved, and the motion was seconded by Councilwoman Shaw. There being no objection, MAYOR RYAN SO ORDERED. SOUTH BAY CORRIDOR JOINT The City Attorney stated that he had reviewed POWERS AGREEMENT the proposed agreement and had previously (1505) suggested some changes, some of which had been implemented. He further stated that he felt the City was reasonably well protected, but would have liked to see the other recommended changes incorporated into the Agree- ment. After Council discussion, it was agreed to approve the Agreement in concept. Council- man Buerk so moved, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Dyda. There being no objection MAYOR RYAN SO ORDERED. Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilwoman Shaw,to appoint the Director of Public Works to serve as the City's representative to this Committee. There being no objection, MAYOR RYAN SO ORDERED. FIRE PROTECTION The City Manager reported from his memorandum (603) of May 27, 1977 which outlined a comparison of fire protection for other California cities within a 20% population range of Rancho Palos Verdes. He proceeded to list the five alternatives suggested in his report. Staff recommendation was that the City should contract for the services of a consultant with a background and expertise in the subject area and that this consultant work with the City Manager and the Fire Protection and Disaster Preparedness Committee in preparing an analysis and recommendation for the City Council. After Council discussion of whether or not to include a Safety Department in this study, Councilman Buerk moved to accept the report and approve the concept of the consultant's study. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Shaw. There being no objection, MAYOR RYAN SO ORDERED. BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE BUDGET Florence McTaggart, Chairwoman of this PRESENTATION Committtee, presented her June 6, 1977 (305) memorandum to the Council.which outlined the status of the Horizons projects. The Committee recommended that $200.00 be returned to the City as repayment for the original $200.00 advanced, with the remaining $506.16 being donated to the Historical Society for the immediate completion of marking the site of trees planted at Rancho Palos Verdes Park. Additionally, it was recommended that the remaining glassware be donated to the Rancho de los Palos Verdes Historical Society with the intent that revenue generated from their sale be used to sponsor historical projects recommended by the Bicentennial Horizons Committee. Councilman Ruth moved to adopt the Bicentennial Committee's recommendations with the finding that the donation to the Historical Society would be of benefit to the City and community. Councilman Dyda seconded the motion. With the consent of the maker and the second, Councilman Buerk requested the amendment that in addition to this one project, that funds be used to place markers on other projects within the City. On roll call vote: AYES: SHAW, RUTH, DYDA, BUERK & MAYOR RYAN NOES: NONE Council 635 June 7, 1977 RECESS At 9:00 P.M. Mayor Ryan declared a brief recess. At 9:10 P.M. the meeting reconvened with the same members present. STAFF REPORT ON VOTING MACHINE The Administrative Services Officer reported (307) on his investigation of the purchase and installation of an electronic voting system for use at City Council meetings as outlined in his memorandum of June 2, 1977. After a brief Council discussion of the cost involved, Councilman Buerk moved to table this matter. Councilman Dyda seconded the motion. There being no objection, MAYOR RYAN SO ORDERED. REQUEST FOR USE OF NIKE SITE BY The Community Services Officer reported that RADIO STATION KPFK he had met with representatives of this radio (305) station who were requesting use of the Nike Site for an American Folk Fair. Mr. Mario Casetta, Community Events Director for the station, described the type of festival they planned and their past experience in holding similar events. Mr. Casetta told the Council that the station was completely community supported and that the revenue from activities such as this was their main source of revenue. Another representative of the station made available for Council review the Station's 1974 report filed with the FCC. After Council discussion of the anticipated attendance, the amount of staff time that would be necessary for the planning of this event and the cost thereof, and the benefits this use of the Nike Site would have for the Community, staff was instructed to nego- tiate with Radio Station KPFK for the reimbursement of City personnel costs, police costs and the use of barricades. Councilman Ruth so moved and the motion was seconded by Councilman Buerk. There being no objection, MAYOR RYAN SO ORDERED. STREET SWEEPING CONTRACT The Director of Public Works summarized his (1405) memorandum of June 7, 1977 pertaining to bids submitted on the street sweeping contract. It was staff's recommendation that the contract be let for a two year period with the condition that the sweeping cost for the second year of the contract would be increased by the rate of increase in the Consumer Price Index over a defined period of one year. Upon motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilwoman Shaw, the street sweeping contract was awarded to Costello Exterior Maintenance at $5.75 per curb mile, with all other bids rejected. On roll call vote: AYES: SHAW, RUTH, DYDA,BUERK & MAYOR RYAN NOES: NONE APPEAL FOR GRADING OF Hearing of this matter was continued to next CORRAL PAD IN OPEN SPACE Council meeting. Staff was instructed to HAZARD ZONE notify the appellant. (701 x 1804) SKATEBOARD CONTEST Dave Chazin, representing Madman Skateboard (305) Works, presented a map of the area he was requesting be closed off for this skateboard contest. He described the safety gear that was mandatory for the participants and outlined the preparation that would be made by his organization to facilitate the event. He stated his company would secure the necessary insurance, and provisions have been made for Sheriff and paramedics to be available. After Council discussion of the notification process to the homeowners' associations affected by this contest, it was agreed to approve this contest in principle, subject to staff working out technical details, and subject to coordination with homeowners' associations concerning lessening impact on them. Councilwoman Shaw so moved, with seconding by Councilman Ruth. Councilman Buerk objected, however, the motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: SHAW, RUTH, DYDA & MAYOR RYAN NOES: BUERK 636 Council June 7, 1977 LETTER FROM THE CITY OF ROLLING It was the general agreement that the letter HILLS ESTATES REQUESTING AID IN from the City of Rolling Hills Estates request- PROTESTING RULING MADE BY EPA ing financial aid to protest the EPA ruling on (1402) the disposal of sludge be ordered received and filed and made a part of the record hereof. REQUEST FOR CITY FINANCIAL The Administrative Services Officer summarized SUPPORT OF THE RAPID TRANSIT his memorandum of June 1, 1977 which outlined DISTRICT the budget problems faced by the RTD prompting (1505) their request for subsidizing to the extent of $1.45 per capita. It was staff's recommenda- tion that the City notify the County Transportation Commission that it was not in the best interest of the City to provide financial support to the SCRTD. Councilman Dyda so moved, with seconding by Councilman Ruth. There being no objection, MAYOR RYAN SO ORDERED. REGISTER OF DEMANDS The Administrative Services Officer introduced (1504) RESOL. NO. 77-38 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $487,654.25, DEMAND NUMBERS 3503 THROUGH 3562 by title. Councilman Dyda moved to approve the Register of Demands, with seconding by Councilwoman Shaw. On roll call vote: AYES: SHAW, RUTH, DYDA, BUERK & MAYOR RYAN NOES: NONE WORK SESSION WITH PARKS & After Council discussion of the appropriate RECREATION COMMITTEE date for the scheduling of a work session with this committee to discuss their PLAN OF ACTION, it was the general agreement to delay setting a date until some future council meeting. CITY LOGO Councilman Dyda presented the subcommittee's (306) memorandum of May 31, 1977 which outlined the process to be followed in adopting the City logo. It was their opinion that the logo should emphasize the prominent coastline features and include the "Swinging Heart" within the logo; should be adaptable to and capable of identifying each department; should be capable of appearing on all letterheads, envelopes, reports, documents, pins, patches, etc; and, should the Council approve blazers or other suitable garb for department heads, enforcement officers and Council, it would be used as a crest. Councilman Dyda then moved that Council charge the subcommittee to identify two but not more than four qualified artists/designers to submit rough designs meeting all of the above intentions with a budget not to exceed $500.00. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ruth. On roll call vote: AYES: SHAW, RUTH, DYDA, BUERK & MAYOR RYAN NOES: NONE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Councilman Buerk reported on his attendance BUDGET HEARING at the County Supervisors budget hearing. At the hearing Councilman Buerk presented the City's request to takeover the lower Nike Site. Councilman Buerk was advised by Supervisor Schabarum that he had worked out a solution and would like to discuss it with representative of the City x2;Pt� J4-4? 6/a1/77‘ leYe After Council discussion, it was the general agreement that the Nike Site Committee should meet with supervisors Hayes and Schabarum. BASSWOOD STRIPING Councilman Dyda requested that the Traffic (1503) Committee consider conducting an experiment on Basswood whereby the restriping of that street would be delayed and possibly installing some stop signs in an attempt to slow down the traffic along that street. The Public Works Director commented that such a study could be made. Council 637 June 7, 1977 BUILDING INSPECTION PROCEDURES Mayor Ryan reported on a complaint he had received about the quality of work done in installing a solar panel on_.a homeowner's roof.- He requested that staff check into the inspection procedures of the County Department of Building and Safety. SWIMMING POOLS Councilman Dyda reported on a near drowning of a young boy in a neighbor's pool. The pool was surrounded by a fence, however the latch on the gate wasn't up to code. Council- man Dyda requested that safety tips and information consistent with the Code be published in the City's NEWSLETTER. Councilman Dyda went on to request that a proclamation be prepared honoring the young men who made the rescue. PLANNING FOR PENINSULA CENTER Councilwoman Shaw reported on her attendance at the planning session for the Peninsula Center and the South Bay Cities Association. SB406 - REPEALING MANDATORY Councilman Buerk moved, seconded by PUBLICATION OF PREVAILING WAGE Councilman Dyda, to support Senate RATES Bill 406 which proposes amending the (1404) labor code which presently requires all public agencies to publish prevailing wage rates in a newspaper of general circulation. This Bill would permit the awarding body, in its call for bids on a public works project, to include a state- ment that copies of the prevailing wage rates are on file at its principal office. Council directed staff to send a letter to local legislators and to Senator Zenovich, the author of this Bill, supporting this amendment. LETTER TO COASTAL COMMISSION Council reviewed and approved the draft of the (701) letter presented by the Director of Planning for submittal to the California Coastal Zone Conservation Commission. RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION At 11:30 P.M. Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilwoman Shaw, and carried, to recess to executive session to discuss matters of potential litigation. The meeting reconvened at 12:01 A.M. with all members present on motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Buerk. DEVELOPMENT OF USAGE PLANS FOR On motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by UPPER NIKE SITE Councilwoman Shaw and carried, the City Manager was authorized to retain a park consultant to develop site usage plans for the Upper Nike Site. ADJOURNMENT At 12:05 A.M. on motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilwoman Shaw, and carried, the meeting was adjourned to June 9, 1977 at 7:30 P.M. in Council Chambers for a budget study session. / /-1_/). /./ 2 MA LEONARD G. WOOD, CITY CLERK & EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COUNCIL BY L i P/ Council 638 June 7, 1977