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CC MINS 19771220 M I N U T E S RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 20, 1977 The meeting was called to order at 7: 40 P.M. by Mayor Robert E. 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: SHAW, RUTH, DYDA, BUERK & MAYOR RYAN ABSENT: NONE Also present were City Attorney Patrick Coughlan, City Manager Leonard G. Wood, Director of Planning Sharon W. Hightower, Director of Public Works Dennis J. Pikus, Community Services Officer Tom Bandy, Director of Parks & Recreation Maynard Law, Administrative Services Officer George Wunderlin and Deputy City Clerk Mary Jo Lofthus. APPROVAL OF AGENDA After addition of Dog License Fees (Ryan) and Colt Road Grading Project (Ryan) , the agenda was approved on motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ruth. There being no objection, MAYOR RYAN SO ORDERED. WAIVER OF FULL READING OF Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS Councilwoman Shaw, to waive 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 resolution. CEREMONIAL MATTER (Presentation of South Bay Mr. Robert S. Scott, Project Manager Corridor Study Report) of DeLeuw, Cather & Company, pre- (1505) sented the Council with a compli- mentary cloth bound copy of the South Bay Corridor Study Phase II Report. He told the Council that his firm was very appreciative of the opportunity to assist the City of Rancho Palos Verdes in this transpor- tation study. TRACT NO. 33358 Associate Planner Gary Weber SOUTHEAST CORNER OF PALOS presented the Staff Report of VERDES DRIVE SO. & SEAHILL DR. December 20, 1977 which summarized APPLICANT: MERCURY ENTERPRISES the Council' s concern and direction (1411) to the parties involved to strive for a solution to the parking problem in this area. Mr. Weber reported that a meeting had been held on December 8 , 1977 between representatives of St. Peter' s By the Sea Church, West Portuguese Bend Community Association, Mercury Enterprises, South Bay Engineering and the City Planning Staff in an attempt to carry out Council ' s direction. As a result of that meeting an agreement which mitigated these conditions to the satisfaction of the parties involved, was drawn up between Mercury Enterprises and St. Peter' s By The Sea Church. This agreement is on file with the City Clerk' s office. Councilman Dyda moved that the words "for approval" be added to provision No. 29 of Exhibit "A" to the proposed resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Shaw. There being no objection, MAYOR RYAN SO ORDERED. 752 RESOLUTION NO. 77-97 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 33358 was read by title. On motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ruth, RESOLUTION NO. 77-97 was ADOPTED. There being no objection, MAYOR RYAN SO ORDERED. PLANNING COMMISSION'S Director Hightower presented the RECOMMENDATION RE COMMON Planning Commission' s memorandum, DRIVEWAYS of November 13, 1977 which respon- (1203) ded to the August 15, 1977 letter from the Rancho Palos Verdes Council of Homeowners Association. It was the Commission' s opinion that no new policy be established. Councilman Buerk said that he felt the Commission' s memorandum did not adequately address the problems presented in this letter. Mr. James Moss, 6504 Chartres Drive, representing the Homeowners Council, told the Council that this letter had been sent because concern had risen as a result of observing the conditions of common driveways. Planning Commissioner Melvin Hughes, stated that the problems listed in the August 15 letter, dealt mainly with behavioral problems and did not belong in the realm of planning. Additionally, he felt these problems were not unique to common driveways. Council noted receipt of a letter dated December 20, 1977 from Mr. Tim Burrell, 4038 Exultant Drive, which expressed support for the use of common driveways under certain conditions. Council discussed the fact that common driveways were seldom used and were considered on a case by case basis. Planning Commission Chairman John McTaggart told the Council that the Planning Commission had spent a great deal of time discussing the issue of common driveways; that the Commission would not approve a common driveway that could not accommodate a fire truck; and that most of the complaints listed in this letter would fall under the provisions of the Development Code. Councilwoman Shaw noted her concern for the expense the City would assume in undertaking maintenance for these driveways as suggested in proposal No. 1 of the Homeowners Association' s letter. Councilman Ruth stated he didn't feel it would be advisable for the City to get involved in a specific policy but felt that a letter further explaining the Commission' s opinion on these driveways should be sent to the Association. It being the consensus of Council that such a letter be sent, Mayor Ryan directed staff to prepare same. TRACT NO. 28750, LOTS 3 Parks and Recreation Committee 16, & 17 - POTENTIAL Chairman Al Rosenthal presented USE AS PARKS & RECREATION SITE that Committee ' s memorandum of (1411) December 15, 1977 which outlined the investigation conducted to determine whether or not these lots could be used for park and recreation facilities. It was the committee ' s recommendation that considering the costs involved that this property should not be acquired by the City. Council noted that this report be received and filed. ZONE CHANGE NO. 2 The clerk reported that notice of ORDINANCE NO. 93 this public hearing had been duly published and that no written protests (PEACOCK RIDGE & HIGHRIDGE RD. ) had been received. (1802 X 1411) Mayor Ryan then declared the public hearing open. Council Meeting 753 December 20, 1977 Director Hightower presented the staff report of December 20, 1977 which noted that the applicants in this matter had requested a zone change for Lot 1, 2, 3 , 16, and 17 of Tract No. 28750. This zone change would change the zoning map designation of Residential Single Family Four (4) units per acre (RS-4) to five (5) or six (6) units per acre designation. Mr. Gene Leming, representing TISE, INC. , one of the applicants in this matter, 4025 Paseo de las Tortugas, told the Council that the location of these lots made it impractical for single family dwellings. Architect Robert R. Tittle, representing Ebbe Videriksen, one of the applicants, showed drawings of two schemes that his firm. had designed for this development. Mr. Ken deGraaf, representing the Stoneridge Homeowners Association expressed his opposition to the change in zoning based on his loss of privacy. De De Hicks, also representing the Stoneridge Homeowners Association, told the Council that she would tell the membership that the Council was aware of their concerns with regard to density and that the CUP procedure would control this situation. Mr. John McTaggart, Chairman of the Planning Commission, told the Council that the Planning Commission chose the multiple dwellings because they could control their height and location through the CUP process. At this point, Mayor Ryan declared the hearing closed. Council discussion then followed with Councilwoman Shaw expressing her support for the zone change because of the controls that could be placed on the project through the CUP process. Councilman Buerk noted that he felt there was no need to rezone the area. Mayor Ryan noted that he didn' t feel the density of the City would be significantly increased because of this change. Councilwoman Shaw moved; seconded by Councilman Ruth to pass Ordinance No. 93 to a second reading. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: SHAW, RUTH, DYDA & MAYOR RYAN NOES: BUERK RECESS At 9 :15 P.M. Mayor Ryan declared a brief recess. At 9: 25 the meet- ing reconvened with the same members present. TRIMMING OF MYROPORUM ALONG The Director of Public Works PALOS VERDES DRIVE SOUTH presented the Staff memorandum of (1407) December 13, 1977 which noted the receipt of a letter from the Abalone Cove Homeowners Association requesting the topping of myroporum on the south side of Palos Verdes Drive South near Barkentine Road. The Director noted that the City received a bid of $850 to perform this work. It was his recommendation that the City Council delay any action on this request until after the adoption of the tree trimming ordinance. Mr. Walter Simes, President of the West Portuguese Bend Community Association told the Council that residents of the area had volunteered to trim these trees . PALOS VERDES PENINSULA Community Services Officer Tom COMMUNITY CENTER Bandy presented the Staff memorandum (305) of December 7, 1977 which detailed the background on the proposed Palos Verdes Peninsula Community Center. Council Meeting 754 December 20 , 1977 Mrs. Agnes Moss, 6405 Chartres Drive, told the Council that this proposal had received the endorsement and support of the City of Rolling Hills and that she would soon be requesting the support of the City of Palos Verdes Estates. She requested the Council endorse the recommendations of the Steering Committee. It was the consensus of the Council that City Manager Wood could work with the Steering Committee in researching funding for this center. Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilman Buerk to adopt the three recommendations of the Steering Committee. There being no objection, MAYOR RYAN SO ORDERED. APPOINTMENT TO COMMITTEES Councilwoman Shaw recommended (306) that the Council develop a pro- cedure for handling appointments to committees and commissions & suggested that an ad hoc committee be formed to study and devise a procedure. Councilwoman Shaw and Councilman Buerk volunteered to serve on this ad hoc committee. DOG LICENSE FEES Mayor Ryan stated his objection (10 4) to the fact that dog owners in the City were forced to subsidize the entire cost of animal control. He requested that the Council go on record as requesting some sort of an adjustment in the fees charged by SPCA. With the use of charts mounted for Council ' s viewing, Community Services Officer Tom Bandy presented a breakdown of the costs involved for services performed by the SPCA for various animals . He told the Council that since animal registration had fallen short of what was forecasted, funds would have to be taken out of the General Fund to pay for the SPCA contract. COLT ROAD GRADING PROJECT Mayor Ryan noted some residents of (1805) the area were still not satisfied with the landscaping that had been in- stalled in this area. It was his suggestion that in the future more definite guidelines be issued in such situations. ORDINANCE NO. 94 Director Hightower noted that the LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING, County had adopted the proposed MECHANICAL & PLUMBING CODES codes and it was now time for the (201 x 505) City to adopt them. Councilman Buerk stated that he felt there was enough evidence to support outlawing the use of galvanized pipes for plumbing homes and for water lines. Council discussed the appropriateness of modifying the proposed plumbing code to outlaw the use of galvanized pipe for plumbing homes and for water lines. It was the City Attorney' s opinion that these codes should be adopted as presented and then an amendment be prepared by the City and permission be requested from the state to implement those amendments in this City. Planning Commission Chairman John McTaggart voiced his support of such amendment. Council Meeting 755 December 20, 1977 ORDINANCE NO. 94 - OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING CODE, 1977 EDITION, THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY PLUMBING CODE, 1977 EDITION, AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY MECHANICAL CODE, 1975 EDITION, PUBLISHED BY THE BUILDING NEWS, INC. , MAKING AMENDMENTS TO SAID CODES, AMENDING THE ELECTRICAL CODE, AND AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE, was introduced by title. Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilwoman Shaw to pass ORDINANCE NO. 94 to a second reading. There being no objection, MAYOR RYAN SO ORDERED. Councilman Buerk moved, seconded by Councilwoman Shaw, to instruct staff to prepare amendments to the building codes which would prohibit the use of galvanized pipe for water pipes in all new construction and possibly consider other changes to the building codes which appear desirable. There being no objection, MAYOR RYAN SO ORDERED. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN TO Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE Councilwoman Shaw to appoint Joyce (1205) Watt as chairwoman of the Environmenta: Committee. There being no objection, MAYOR RYAN SO ORDERED. BUILDING EXPANSION City Manager Wood presented the (1109) Staff report of December 13, 1977 which contained an analysis of the existing conditions and an estimate of short term and long-term needs for City Hall facilities. Councilwoman Shaw moved, seconded by Councilman Ruth, to adopt staff recommendations (1 and 2) with the third recommendation being modified to show that staff be authorized to solicit proposals from architects to work with staff and the sub-committee on this long range plan. There being no objection, MAYOR RYAN SO ORDERED. Councilmembers Dyda and Buerk volunteered to serve on the sub-committee. CONSENT CALENDAR After removal of the Register of Demands, and Approval of Final Tract Map No. 31617, the Consent Calendar was approved as follows on motion of Councilwoman Shaw, seconded by Councilman Dyda and carried unanimously. MINUTES Approved as presented the Minutes of November 28 , 1977 and December 6, 1977. CITY AUDIT REPORT Received and filed the corrected (107) City Audit Report for Fiscal 1976-77. RESOL. NO. 77-98 Adopted Resolution No. 77-98 OF THE RE AMENDMENT TO JOINT CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PROTECTION PROGRAM PALOS VERDES CONSENTING CONDITIONALLY (902) TO ENTER THE JOINT PROTECTION PROGRAM OF THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY. # # # # # # # # # # # # Council Meeting 756 December 20, 1977 ITEMS REVOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR: RESOL. NO. 77-99 Mayor Ryan questioned Warrant No. Register of Demands 4268 (release of claims and payment of $142. 80 to Christopher Holley) . After a brief discussion of the claim, it was the consensus of Council that the property owner be placed on notice to repair the raised sidewalk. Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Council- woman Shaw to adopt RESOL. NO. 77-99 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $137, 017. 58 , DEMAND NUMBERS 4263 THROUGH 4315. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: SHAW, RUTH, DYDA, BUERK & MAYOR RYAN NOES: NONE TRACT NO.- 31617 Councilman Ruth inquired as to (1411) whether or not all of the required signatures had been secured. The Director of Planning responded in the affirmative. Councilman Ruth moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda to approve Final Tract Map No. 31617. There being no objection, MAYOR RYAN SO ORDERED. ADJOURNMENT At 10 : 35 P.M. , Councilwoman Shaw moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda to adjourn the meeting. je I LEONARD G. WOOD, CITY CLERK & EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COUNCIL .1 . 0, D" ' UT. I Y 1I ERK Council Meeting 757 December 20, 1977