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CC MINS 19750121 M I N U T E S RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting January 21, 1975 The meeting was called to order at 7:43 p.m. at Ridgecrest Intermediate School, 28915 Northbay Road. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, roll call was answered as follows: PRESENT: Councilman Ken Dyda, Francis D. Ruth, Robert E. Ryan, and Mayor Marilyn Ryan ABSENT: Councilman Gunther Buerk 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 Council approved, as submitted, Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 7, 1975 and the Adjourned Regular Meeting of January 9, 1975, on motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ryan, and carried RESOLUTION COMMENDING AAUW A resolution commending the American RECYCLING PROJECT Association of University Women for its recycling and refuse pickup campaign was presented to AAUW representatives Ms. Marge DeCristofaro and Ms. Carol Hammitt. AUDIENCE QUESTION - Responding to the Mayor's call for questions SPORTS STADIUM from the audience on items not on the agenda was Steve Jenkins, 26519 President, Harbor City, who asked that Council consider the environmental effect of a proposed sports complex at the southeast corner of Palos Verdes Drive North and Western. Council referred matter to staff for review and indicated it would consider this topic at the next regular meeting. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT The Planning Director gave a report on the (601 x 1203) eligible activities and studies allowed under the 1974 Housing and Community Development Act and indicated that if it was the City's intent to apply for funding, meetings must be scheduled to inform the public about the Act and request their input on how the funds might be spent. Following discussion, the Council asked that public hearings be scheduled for January 28 and January 30, and authorized the Planning Director to submit a preliminary proposal for funding. ORD. 63 - AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 63 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO BUSINESS LICENSE PALOS VERDES AMENDING THE BUSINESS LICENSE (202) ORDINANCE ADOPTED APRIL 9, 1974 BY ORDINANCE NO. 27 AND AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE was read by title, first reading having been given on January 7, 1975. It was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ryan, and unanimously carried to waive further reading and adopt the ordinance. On roll call vote: AYES: Dyda, Ruth, R. Ryan, M. Ryan NOES: None ABSENT: Buerk Council 267 January 21, 1975 RES. NO. 75-6 RESOLUTION NO. 75-6 OF THE CITY COUNCIL ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, BY CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTATES CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO THE TRANSFER OF 14 and 16 Harbor Sight Drive CERTAIN TERRITORY FROM THE CITY OF RANCHO (105) PALOS VERDES AND THE ANNEXATION THEREOF BY THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTATES was read by title. It was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ruth, and unanimously carried that further reading be waived and the resolution be adopted consenting to the transfer of property owned by Craig B. Kelford (14 Harbor Sight Dr.) and Leland Yoss (16 Harbor Sight Dr.) to Rolling Hills Estates. BI-CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE The appointment of community members to (305) the Bi-centennial committee was deferred until the next meeting. ACQUISITION OF WALKWAY Planning Director reported on the status Lobrook Dr. of the acquisition of a walkway on (140 4) Lobrook Dr. and stated that since the Council had asked the staff to contact the property owner to see under what terms he would convey an easement the lot had changed ownership. Mr. Kenneth Holland, present owner of the lot, appeared before Council and said that he had plans for building on the lot and suggested the City consider two other vacant lots, and he also indicated that on one lot to the north of his there was a 10-foot storm drain easement running between two homes. Margaret Stotz, 28253 Lobrook Dr. , and Susie Seamans, 6748 Birchman, asked Council to consider any viable alternatives. Following questions and comments by the Council, it was agreed that staff would contact owners of the two other vacant lots to determine under what terms they would convey an easement; consider the viability of a storm drain easement as an alternative; and meet with homeowners in area to discuss formation of an assessment district if easement is acquired. APPEAL OF NEG. DECLARATION It was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded Lots 40 & 41 (Avenida Classica) by Councilman Ruth, and unanimously carried, to grant Mr. Randall Presley's request for reconsideration of appeal on Negative Declaration for Lots 40 and 41 of Tract 27113. Mr. Presley, his attorney James Baratta, and his architect, James Yeager, urged that Council grant Mr. Presley's appeal noting that the requirement that the two homes have a maximum height of 10 feet above street level would have a detrimental environmental effect and would be a hardship on Mr. Presley. Charles D. Hunt, 30040 Avenida Classica, representing the Monte Verde Homeowners, stated their only concern was that the plans conform with the low profile look of the neighborhood. Homer Garrott, 30019 Avenida Classica, voiced concern that con- struction not obstruct view. Thereupon, it was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ruth, to rescind previous action, grant the Negative Declaration, and permit Mr. Presley to proceed with construction plans. Following discussion, it was suggested by Councilman Ryan that the motion be amended, with concurrence of the second, to grant approval pending verification of data submitted by the applicant regarding sewer conditions . The motion, as amended, was unanimous lyr carried. ' RECESS At 9:30 p.m. , the Mayor declared a five- minute recess. Council reconvened at 9:45 p.m. with the same members present. Council 268 January 21, 1975 REQUEST FOR Council received an appeal from the EXCLUSION FROM MORATORIUM Planning Advisory Committee's denial of Norfolk Machine Co. (Montemalaga Dr. request for exclusion from the moratorium for Lots 1-6, Tract 31394. Mr. Byron Wayne, representing the applicant Norfolk Machine Company, asked that the moratorium be rescinded to permit construction on the six lots. Responding to a question from the City Attorney, the Planning Director noted that the property included in the moratorium area is still being studied in conjunction with adoption of the General Plan. After hearing the Planning Director review the application and action of the Planning Advisory Committee, it was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ryan, and carried, to uphold the Planning Advisory Committee's action and deny the appeal. REVISION OF Planning Director gave a report on revision ENV. ASSES. PROCEDURES of environmental assessment procedures (1803) initiated at Council's request. The Environmental Assessment Committee report indicated their biggest concern was with view obstruction, especially from second story additions and two-story houses, and that there should be some review and authority for denial. It was agreed by the Council that the City Attorney and Planning Director study the revision of the environmental assessment procedures concurrent with amending the zoning ordinance regarding view obstruction. CAVES The City Manager and City Attorney discussed with Council the procedures for developing and adopting legislation to protect residents from unstable and unsafe caves located within the City. Mr. George Adams, a property owner within the City, reported on a cave he filled in on his property. Following discussion, it was agreed that the City Attorney would draft an appropriate ordinance and bring back to Council at a future meeting. APPTS. - RIDGECREST RANCHOS Consideration of appointments of directors RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT and officers for the Ridgecrest Ranchos (1201) Recreation & Park District was deferred pending receipt of documentation by the City Attorney. CETA, Title VI The Administrative Services Officer reported (601 x 1202) on the City's application for monies under the federally funded Comprehensive Employment Training Act (CETA) . Following discussion, the Council directed staff to send a letter to the County regarding the assignment of CETA employees to projects within the City and the re- sulting effects upon City contract billing. SANITARY SEWER - Parcel Map #1865, Acting on the City Engineer's recommenda- Private Contract #8701 tion it was moved by Councilman Dyda, (Via Campesina & Palos Verdes Dr. N.) seconded by Councilman Ruth, and carried, (1402) that the sanitary sewer (Parcel Map #1865, Private Contract #8701) be approved and accepted for public use. REQUEST FOR EQUESTRIAN CROSSING On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman Dyda, and carried, a letter from the Rockinghorse Rd. Association requesting City establish an equestrian crossing on Palos Verdes Dr. East in vicinity of Eastfield Gate was received and filed. Council 269 January 21, 1975 ENV. EXCISE TAX On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Dayton Realty Co. Councilman Dyda, and unanimously carried, (1501) Council denied the appeal from Dayton Realty regarding environmental excise tax. SO. CAL. EDISON Notice of Hearing on Application (1601) No. 55424 and Notice of filing application for authority to make effective a change in fuel cost adjustment billing factor was received and filed on motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman Ruth, and carried. It was agreed that the Mayor would write a letter to the Governor requesting that consumer-oriented people be appointed to the PUC. RES. NO. 75-5 RESOLUTION NO. 75-5 OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGISTER OF DEMANDS OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $714,740.86, DEMAND NUMBERS 815 THROUGH 847, 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. 75-5 be adopted. On roll call vote: AYES: Dyda, Ruth, R. Ryan, M. Ryan NOES: None ABSENT: Buerk EXECUTIVE SESSION At 11:45 p.m., Council adjourned to Executive Session to discuss personnel matters on motion of Councilman Ruth, seconded by Councilman Dyda, and carried. The meeting reconvened at 12:23 a.m. with the same members present. APPT. OF CYNTHIA JORTNER TO SO. BAY YOUTH PROJECT It was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ryan, and unanimously carried to approve appointment of Cynthia Jortner to the South Bay Youth Diversion Project. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 12:25 a.m. , on motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman Ruth, and carried to January 28, 1975, 7:30 p.m. , in the City Offices for purposes of a public hearing on the 1974 Housing and Community Development Act. / 1 MAYOR LEONARD G. WOOD, CITY CLERK AND EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COUNCIL By de12411°,414,,,Oka. II/ Deputy Council 270 January 21, 1975