CC MINS 19750107 M I N U T E S
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
January 7, 1975
The meeting was called to order at 7:47 p.m. at Ridgecrest Intermediate School,
28915 Northbay Road. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, roll call was
answered as follows:
PRESENT: Councilmen Gunther Buerk, Ken Dyda, Francis D. Ruth, Robert E. Ryan,
and Mayor Marilyn Ryan
ABSENT: None
Also present were City Manager Leonard G. Wood, Assistant City Attorney Pat Coughlan,
Community Services Officer Tom Bandy, Administrative Services Officer George Wunderlin,
Public Works Director Dennis Pikus, Planning Director Sharon Hightower, and Deputy
City Clerk Dee Krebs.
MINUTES APPROVAL It was moved by Councilman Ryan, seconded by
Mayor Ryan, and carried, that the Minutes of
December 12 and December 17, 1974 be approved
as distributed.
PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor Ryan opened the hearing to determine
VACATION OF ING. & EGR. EASEMENT whether a resolution be adopted to vacat an
Crownview Dr. ingress and egress easement on Lot 101, Tract
(1203) 25376. There being no response to the call for
testimony, the hearing was closed.
Resolution No. 74-105 was read by title, and it was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded
by Councilman Ryan and unanimously carried to waive further reading and adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 74-105 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ORDERING
THE VACATION OF INGRESS AND EGRESS EASEMENT ON LOT 101, TRACT 25376.
PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor Ryan declared the hearing open regarding
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #6 issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for a
Condominium Conversion condominium conversion. Planning Director
3200 La Rotonda (Great Lakes Prop.) briefed Council and summarized staff recommen-
(1409) dations of conditions for approval.
Mike Kochan, representing the applicant, reported that additional land had been added
to serve to buffer the project and provide open space and that the number of on-site
guest parking spaces had been doubled, and an outdoor activity area, tennis court,
paddleball court, and a putting green added.
Charles Agnew, 32261 Phantom Dr. , speaking on behalf of the Palos Verdes South
Homeowners Association, voiced concern that traffic not be routed to Forrestal and
Palos Verdes Dr. South, but that the intersection at Paseo del Mar and Palos Verdes
Dr. South be operational.
There being no further questions or comments from the audience, the Mayor then closed
the hearing and called for questions and discussion from Council. Council indicated
concern with such factors as traffic, access, and tennis court lighting, and Councilman
Dyda suggested that a timing device for the lights be added. Motion by Councilman
Ryan to reduce the number of lighted courts to one tennis and one paddleball court
failed for lack of a second.
It was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Buerk, and unanimously carried,
that the conversion be approved in principle subject to conditions being made more
specific by staff and City Attorney, and approval of resolution would be contingent
upon revised conditions being met and business license fees paid. It was moved by
Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ryan, that the City Council hold a work session
on January 9 at the City Offices to consider the revised conditions to be submitted
by the City Attorney.
ORD. NO. 63 ORDINANCE NO. 63 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDE;
BUSINESS LICENSE AMENDMENT AMENDING THE BUSINESS LICENSE ORDINANCE ADOPTED
(202) APRIL 9, 1974 BY ORDINANCE NO. 27 AND AMENDING THE
RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE was read by
title.
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Following discussion, the Council requested staff to prepare a report on alternatives
in the time of payment of excise tax fees.
On motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ruth, and unanimously carried,
further reading was waived and the ordinance passed to second reading.
RES. NO. 75-2 RESOLUTION NO. 75-2 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
"NO STOPPING" ZONES CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES PROVIDING FOR PRO-
Palos Verdes Park HIBITED STOPPING ZONES ON THE WEST SIDE OF
(1503) HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD was read by title.
Russell Schweiger, 30828 Via La Cresta, representing the La Cresta Homeowners Assoc. ,
said the Association supported the prohibited parking proposal, and J. B. McGuire,
7213 Rue Godbout, asked that the regulations be strictly enforced.
It was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Mayor Ryan, and unanimously carried, that
further reading be waived and the Resolution be adopted.
RES. NO. 75-3 RESOLUTION NO. 75-3 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
"NO STOPPING" ZONES VERDES PROVIDING FOR PROHIBITED STOPPING ZONES
(Learning Tree School) ON THE NORTH SIDE OF INDIAN PEAK ROAD was read
1503 by title.
The Public Works Director reported that to improve the traffic conditions at the
Learning Tree School prohibiting stopping on the north side of Indian Peak Road from
Crenshaw to a point 420 feet west of Crenshaw be put into effect.
The following individuals spoke in support of the need for additional traffic and
pedestrian safety considerations at the school location: Julie and Harvey Rosen,
1560 Granvia Altamira, Palos Verdes Estates; Joan Leabman, 30271 Avenida de Calma;
Judy Meikle, 30846 Via La Cresta; Walter Pepple, 6803 Verde Ridge Rd. ; Barbara
Etheridge, 26411 Birchfield; and Deloris Welling, 904 Via Rincon.
Following questions and comments by Council, the Public Works Director was directed
to post school signs and remove the existing speed zone sign and post a 25 mph speed
zone sign.
Thereupon, on motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman Dyda, and unanimously
carried, further reading was waived and the Resolution adopted.
RECESS At 9:20 p.m. , the Mayor declared a ten-minute
recess. Council reconvened at 9:35 p.m. with
the same members present.
TRAFFIC SIGNAL The Public Works Director presented a movie
MIRALESTE SCHOOLS showing traffic flow at the intersection of
(1503) Via Canada and Palos Verdes Dr. East at peak
periods.
Following the film presentation, Ken Masat, 30420 La Vista Verde, and Julie Kelsey,
4324 Via Frascati, representatives of the Miraleste Elementary School PTA, requested
that a traffic signal be installed as the safest solution to elementary school children
crossing at that intersection, and Bill Healy of the Palos Verdes Unified School
District spoke in support of the light, and as did John Sestich, principal of Miraleste
Elementary School.
Public Works Director pointed out staff's observation that traffic congestion does
not occur at the time elementary school children are walking to school and that
installation of a traffic signal would not improve traffic flow. He indicated that
a possible solution to alleviate traffic exiting Via Canada while the children are in
the crosswalk would be to create a one-way flow pattern around the Miraleste Elementary
School and the vehicles would exit at Picardie Rd.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ruth, and
carried that a crossing guard be assigned as part of a pilot project at the intersection
of Via Canada and Palos Verdes Dr. East in ,addition to the possibility of a portable
traffic signal at that location; that staggering of school hours be discussed with
school officials; and that the staff pursue the proposal of one-way street for Picardie Rd.
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WALKWAY The Public Works Director gave a report on
(Palos Verdes Dr. East) preliminary cost estimates to improve road
(1404 x 1503) conditions along area of proposed walkways
and equestrian crossings on Palos Verdes Dr. East.
Rose Mary Berstein, 9 Eastfield Dr. , spoke in favor of walkways citing pedestrian
safety factors.
Following questions and comments by Council, the matter was tabled until staff has
complete information on cost estimates from the County.
NIKE SITE Administrative Services Officer reviewed bid
(1109) proposals for the renovation and remodeling of
the Nike Site, and on motion of Councilman Dyda,
seconded by Councilman Ruth, Council approved the low bid, submitted by Wesley W.
Rasmussen at $28,675, and authorized the Mayor to sign the agreement.
AUDIT REPORT Administrative Services Officer briefed Council
on the City Audit report and it was moved by
Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ryan,
and unanimously carried to approve and accept the City Audit Report for fiscal year
1973-74.
CALIF. CONTRACT CITIES ASSOC. Following discussion, it was suggested that
Sacramento Tour the City Manager plan arrangements for the
Sacramento legislative tour in conjunction with
the San Francisco meeting with Federal agencies for the Nike Site transfer.
SO. BAY INFORMATION & REFERRAL Letter from City of Redondo Beach regarding
PROGRAM referral program for senior citizens was received
and filed on motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded
by Councilman Ryan, and carried.
PAC. TELEPHONE - PUC APPLIC. Notice of Hearing on Application No. 55214 and
Notice of Filing application for increase for
intrastate rates was received and filed on motion of Councilman Buerk, seconded by
Councilman Ryan, and carried.
ENV. EXCISE TAX On motion of Mayor Ryan, seconded by Councilman
Westfield Development Ryan, and unanimously carried, Council denied
(1501 x 303) the appeal from Westfield Development Corp.
regarding environmental excise tax.
BI-CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION The City Manager briefed Council on community
efforts for the Bi-centennial celebration. The
Council directed Community Services Officer and Mary Thomas of the Parks Department to
coordinate planning efforts with Council to bring to January 21 Regular Meeting
nominations for a five-member citizen committee to work with staff.
RES. NO. 75-1 RESOLUTION NO. 75-1 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
REGISTER OF DEMANDS CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ALLOWING CERTAIN
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,088,983.67,
DEMAND NUMBERS 767 THROUGH 816, was read by title.
It was moved by Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman Ruth, and unanimously carried,
that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 75-1 be adopted. On roll call vote:
AYES: Buerk, Dyda, Ruth, R. Ryan, M. Ryan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
AAUW CLEANUP CAMPAIGN The Mayor was authorized to issue a proclamation
to the American Association of University Women
for their part in the anti-litter and cleanup
campaign within the City.
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ROSE BOWL FLOAT Following discussion, Councilman Ruth recom-
mended consideration of Rose Bowl float to
4-City Committee.
HOUSE NUMBERING POLICY It was agreed that Councilman Ryan and Council-
(1406) x 306 man Buerk would form a Council committee to
consider house numbering policies.
CITY CAR Council directed staff to look into purchase
of City car.
APPT. OF DALE LAVENDER It was moved by Councilman Buerk, seconded by
TO STEERING COMMITTEE Councilman Ryan, and unanimously carried to
(General Plan Goals Comm.) approve appointment of Dale Lavender to the
Steering Committee of the General Plan Goals
Committee.
EXECUTIVE SESSION At 12:37 a.m. , Council adjourned to Executive
Session to discuss legal matters on motion of
Councilman Buerk, seconded by Councilman Dyda,
and carried. The meeting reconvened at 12:39
a.m. with the same members present.
FASHION MALL On motion of Councilman Buerk, seconded by
Councilman Dyda, and unanimously carried, the
Council authorized the City Attorney to file notice of appeal regarding the proposed
Fashion Mall.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 12:40 a.m. , on
motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Council-
man Dyda and carried, to January 9, 1975, 7:30 p.m. in the City Offices.
OR
LEONARD G. WOOD, CITY CLERK AND
EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
By
Deputy
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