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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
February 18, 1975
The meeting was called to order at 7:39 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
11/ Councilman Buerk arrived at 7:43 p.m. and was present for the remainder
of the meeting.
Also present were City Manager Leonard G. Wood, Acting City Attorney Pat Coughlan,
Public Works Director Dennis Pikus, Administrative Services Officer George Wunderlin,
Planning Director Sharon Hightower, Community Services Officer Tom Bandy, and Deputy
City Clerk Dee Krebs.
MINUTES APPROVAL It was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by
Councilman Ruth, and carried, that the Minutes
of January 28, January 30, and February 4, 1975
be approved as distributed.
RES. 75-11 RESOLUTION 75-11 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
ESTIMATE OF CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES REQUESTING THE ESTIMATE
ASSESSED VALUATION OF CITY ASSESSED VALUATION FROM THE COUNTY
(1501) ASSESSOR was read by title. It was moved by
Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ryan,
and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and the resolution adopted.
GENERAL PLAN GOALS Council heard a summation by Mr. Bill Petak of
EXEC. COMMITTEE REPORT responses received to the questions submitted
(701) by the Steering Committee to the General Plan
Goals Committee. All responses expressed a
preference for low density development at two units per buildable acreage, and reten-
tion of open space in its natural state was first in priority, followed by agriculture
and parks.
Council agreed to continue discussion of the General Plan at a work session scheduled
for February 22.
PALOS VERDES DR. EAST Public Works Director Dennis Pikus outlined the
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM proposed improvement program for Palos Verdes
( 1404) Drive East.
Mrs. Rose Mary Bernstein, #9 Eastfield, inquired as to what the timetable would be to
complete the projects and Mr. Pikus recommended plans and specs be approved to resur-
face pavement on Palos Verdes Dr. East, Crest Road and Palos Verdes Dr. South and to
construct a walkway along Palos Verdes Dr. East in vicinity of Coach Road/City limits
with other Palos Verdes Dr. East projects to be deferred to future budgets.
It was moved by Councilman Buerk, seconded by Councilman Ryan, and unanimously carried
to approve the plans and specs for the resurfacing along Palos Verdes Dr. East as out-
lined by Mr. Pikus and the Palos Verdes Dr. East walkway construction in vicinity of
Coach Road.
ACQUISITION OF The City Manager presented a tentative four-year
SCHOOL SITES financing approach for purchasing two surplus
(1401) school sites for open space, with plans to in-
clude acquiring the Crestmont site and then
the Highland site.
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Mr. Cort Clark, 28737 Doverridge Road, who spoke on behalf of the American Youth
Soccer Association, said AYSO would be willing to participate financially in the
development of playing fields on the Crestmont site.
Following questions and comments by the Council, it was moved by Councilman Dyda,
seconded by Councilman Ryan, and unanimously carried, to approve authorization of
appraisal services and surveying for the sites and authorize the City Manager to
make a proposal to the Palos Verdes Unified School District for City acquisition of
the two surplus school sites.
SUPPORT OF The Council reviewed a request for City
PARAMEDIC OPERATIONS support of the Los Angeles County Fire De-
ON THE PENINSULA partment application for second year Federal
(603) grant funds covering paramedic operations
on the Peninsula.
During the course of discussion, Councilman Dyda asked that staff ascertain Fire
District No. 5 boundaries and if any plans are underway for construction of future
Fire Department sites.
It was the consensus of Council to send a letter to Chief Houts of the Los Angeles
County Fire Department in support of the paramedic program.
PONY-COLT LEAGUE Administrative Services Officer reviewed the
LICENSE AGREEMENT terms and conditions of a proposed license
(1201) agreement covering operation of a food and
drink concession by the Pony-Colt League at
Palos Verdes Park.
Mr. Thomas Lahey, 6716 W. Eddinghill Drive, said the operation of the concession
stand provides financial support for the Peninsula Pony League.
It was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ryan, and unanimously carried,
to authorize the City to enter into the agreement with Item No. 3 of the agreement re-
garding gross receipts to read $1.00 instead of 1% and Item No. 7 to specify metal
instead of tin containers.
NIKE SITE LEASE On motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by
(1109) Councilman Ryan, and unanimously carried, the
Council authorized the Mayor to sign a lease
between the City and Mas Ishibashi involving 25 acres at the Nike Site for agricultural
use.
TAXIMETER RATE INCREASE Administrative Services Officer reviewed an
(605) application by Fasco Investments, Inc. , for
a taximeter rate increase for taxicabs oper-
ating within the City. Following discussion, the request was referred to the Franchise
Committee of the Council for further study and they, in turn, will report back to
Council at a future date.
PALOS VERDES KIWANIS CLUB On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by
MARATHON Councilman Dyda, and carried, Council
granted permission for the Palos Verdes
Kiwanis Club-sponsored marathon to pass through the City on June 14, 1975.
ENV. EXCISE TAX It was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by
Dayton Realty Co. Councilman Ryan, and unanimously carried, to
(1501) deny the appeal from Dayton Realty regarding
environmental excise tax.
RES. NO. 75-10 RESOLUTION NO. 75-10 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
REGISTER OF DEMANDS THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$612,511.50, DEMAND NUMBERS 899 THROUGH 942, was read by title.
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It was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ryan, and carried, that
further reading be waived and Resolution No. 75-10 be adopted. On roll call vote:
AYES: Buerk, Dyda, Ruth, R. Ryan, M. Ryan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECESS At 9:30 p.m. , the Mayor declared a five-minute
recess. Council reconvened at 9:40 p.m. with
the same members present.
EXECUTIVE SESSION At 9:42 p.m. , Council adjourned to Executive
Session to discuss personnel matters on motion
of Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ruth, and carried. The meeting reconvened
at 11:20 p.m. with the same members present.
TRAFFIC COMMITTEE It was the consensus of the Council to consider
& PARKS & REC. COMMITTEE appointments to the traffic committee and parks
APPOINTMENTS and recreation committee after the adoption of
the General Plan.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at 11:30 p.m. ,
on motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by
Councilman Ruth, and carried, the meeting was adjourned to February 22, 1975, 8:00 a.m.
at the City Offices for purposes of a work session on the General Plan.
MAYO
LEONARD G. WOOD, CITY CLERK AND
EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
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