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CC MINS 19750304 M I N U T E S RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting March 4, 1975 The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. at Palos Verdes Unified School District Building, 30940 Hawthorne Boulevard. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, roll call was answered as follows: PRESENT: Councilmen Ken Dyda, Francis D. Ruth, Robert E. Ryan, and Mayor Marilyn Ryan ABSENT: Councilman Gunther Buerk 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 Council considered Minutes of meetings dated February 11 and February 18, 1975. Correction of the Minutes of February 11, page 276, the deletion of the sentence under the heading Rules & Procedures, was made. The Minutes of the two meetings were then approved and corrected on motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ryan, and carried. CEREMONIAL MATTERS - A proclamation designating March 18, 1975, as KEVIN LEWIS DAY Kevin Lewis Day was presented to Kevin. AUDIENCE QUESTIONS - Tom Lahey, 6716 Eddinghill, requested three SIGNS ON HAWTHORNE BLVD. "no stopping" signs along Hawthorne Boulevard adjacent to the park be removed and a dotted line be painted on roadway in this same area. Council referred the proposal to staff for study. BRIARHURST DR. John McTaggart, 6916 Purpleridge Dr. , voiced concern regarding the 30 mph speed limit on Briarhurst in vicinity of Vista Grande School, and stated that there was not a stop sign at Purpleridge and Briarhurst. Council asked staff to investigate. PUBLIC HEARING - Continued hearing was opened on Conditional Use C.U.P. No. 3 & Var. No. 2 Permit No. 3 to permit the construction of a So. Calif. Edison microwave relay station by Southern California (1804) Edison and approval of Variance No. 2 to create a 5,000 sq. ft. lot in a Ra-1 zone. Planning Director reviewed list of recommended conditions for approval including a suitable landscaping plan by the applicant to ensure maximum screening and softening of the pro- ject; on-site grading to adhere to A.P.C.D. standards; the 40-ft. tower be deleted from current project; and that mutual acceptable arrangements be made for space within facility should City institute its own communications operations. Responding to the call for testimony, Stu Avera, local representative of Southern California Edison, described the building and fencing materials to be used and said the entire site would be surrounded by an 8-ft. high chain link fence. Mr. Avera stated that a tower would not have to be built unless another structure was erected in station's line of sight and that Southern California Edison would be willing to share the facilities with the City if use was approved by both parties. Barbara Todd, representing the Mesa Homeowners Association, and Joseph Ragozino, 5725 Mistridge, spoke in opposition to the proposal citing potential problems of growth of the electronic facility. There being no further questions or comments from the audi- ence, the Mayor declared the hearing closed and called for questions and comments from Council. Council 282 March 4, 1975 Discussion by Council members included screening methods and landscaping for the project, arrangements for City use of the facility, and need for the tower. It was the consensus of Council to delete the tower from the project at this time, and to certify the Environmental Impact Report on motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ryan, and carried. Whereupon, RESOLUTION NO. 75-12 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES GRANTING A ZONING VARIANCE FOR THE CREATION OF A LOT WITH AN AREA LESS THAN ONE ACRE was read by title. It was moved by Councilman Ruth, seconded by Council- man Ryan, and unanimously carried to waive further reading and adopt the resolution. City Attorney read by title RESOLUTION NO. 75-13. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Buerk, seconded by Councilman Ryan, and unanimously carried to waive further reading and adopt RESOLUTION NO. 75-13 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A MICROWAVE RELAY STATION with Item No. 3 of Exhibit "A" to be amended as follows: "Mutual use of the facility with the City of Rancho Palos Verdes is acceptable to Southern California Edison Company if the City's use is compatible with that of Southern California Edison Company". ORD. NO. 64 ORDINANCE NO. 64 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS WAIVING REQUIREMENT OF VERDES WAIVING THE REQUIREMENT OF PREPARATION PREPARATION OF PARCEL MAP OF A PARCEL MAP WHERE A TRANSFER IS BEING MADE (1410) BETWEEN GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES, AND AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE was introduced by title for first reading. It was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ryan, and unanimously carried to waive further reading and pass the ordinance to second reading. CURTAILED ALLOCATION A resolution endorsing a program of curtailed OF ODD-EVEN DISTRIBUTION allocation and odd-even distribution of gasoline OF GAS was deferred pending further review. (1505) RES. NO. 75-15 RESOLUTION NO. 75-15 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PROHIBITED STOPPING ZONES ON THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES PROVIDING FOR BOTH SIDES OF CROWNVIEW DR. PROHIBITED STOPPING ZONES ON BOTH SIDES OF (1503) CROWNVIEW DRIVE was read by title. Traffic Engineer Tom Brohard reported that a petition had been received from home- owners living near the terminus of Crownview Drive west of Highpoint Road to prohibit on-street parking. It was moved by Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman Buerk, and unanimously carried, to waive further reading and adopt the resolution. RES. NO. 75-16 Traffic Engineer Tom Brohard reported on request PROHIBITED STOPPING ZONE BETWEEN from PTA Safety Chairman of Pedregal School to 1-4 p.m. (School Days Only) ON relieve traffic congestion there during dis- SOUTH SIDE OF GROVEOAK PLACE missal times. (1503) Whereupon, RESOLUTION NO. 75-16 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES PROVIDING FOR A PROHIBITED STOPPING ZONE BETWEEN 1 P.M. AND 4 P.M. ON SCHOOL DAYS ONLY ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF GROVEOAK PLACE was read by title. It was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ryan, and unanimously carried, to waive further reading and adopt the resolution. RES. NO. 75-17 RESOLUTION NO. 75-17 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ADOPTING 1995 FUNCTIONAL THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ADOPTING THE CLASSIFICATION STUDY 1995 FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION STUDY AS THE (1505) HIGHWAY ELEMENT OF THE TRANSPORTATION PLAN WITHIN THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES was read by title. On motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ryan, and unanimously carried, further reading was waived and the resolution adopted. Council 283 March 4, 1975 RES. NO. 75-18 Mrs. Elfin Vanderlip appeared before Council re- AUTHORIZING CO. ENGINEER questing reconsideration of a resolution allow- TO UTILIZE ENG. GEOLOGIST ing the County Engineer to utilize the Engineer- REVIEW & APPEALS BOARD ing Geologist Review and Appeals Board. Mr. (505 x 1203) Lindley Williamson, of the County Engineer's Office, gave background information on the Board. Following questions and comments by Council, RESOLUTION NO. 75-18 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AUTHORIZING AND REQUESTING THE COUNTY ENGINEER TO UTILIZE THE ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST REVIEW AND APPEALS BOARD was read by title. It was suggested that the words "for its recommendation" be inserted following the term "County Engineering Geologist Review and Appeals Board" in the last paragraph. It was moved by Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman Dyda, and unanimously carried, to waive further reading and adopt the resolution as amended. RECESS The Mayor declared a five-minute recess at 9:55 p.m. Council reconvened at 10:05 p.m. with the same members present. ENV. ASSES. APPEAL Council received an appeal from the Environmental Lot 44 (Crownview Dr.) Assessment Committee concerning construction of (1803) a two-story house by George Gabric on Lot 44 of Crownview Drive. Speaking on applicant's behalf were his architect, Mr. Jack Gray, and his attorney, Mr. Gordon Phillips, who said that Palos Verdes Properties and Affiliated Properties had indicated they had no objection to a two-story house on the lot, and that only Lots 47 and 70 would be affected by the proposed structure. Mr. Frost, owner of Lot 47, appeared before Council and stated that he did not object to a two-story structure on Lot 44. Mr. Gabric spoke, providing further background information leading to the purchase of Lot 44. Mrs. Carmen Uzeta, 3362 Crownview Dr. , and Mrs. Elza Cortes, representing the MiralestE Hills Homeowners Association, spoke in opposition to the plans citing view obstruction to adjacent homes, and Mrs. Cortes expressed concern that allowing a two-story house on that lot would set a precedent for the neighborhood. Following discussion, it was the consensus of Council to ask staff to accumulate more data on two-story houses in the neighborhood, ascertain number of homes whose views would be obstructed, and determine accuracy of architect's line of site map. COMM. RECREATION PROGRAM On motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by (1201 x 1401) Councilman Ryan, and carried, the Mayor was authorized to sign the agreement between the City and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unifed School District for recreation services. APPROVAL OF It was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by TRACT MAP NO. 31530 Councilman Ryan, and unanimously carried, that PASEO DEL MAR & LA ROTUNDA DR. Council accept the findings of the City Engineer (1412) and approve the map for Tract No. 31530 and accept the easements and abandonment of access rights. CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH Planning Director reviewed proposal for consult- DAVID L. PETERSON ing services agreement with David L. Peterson. It was suggested that the agreement specify pay- ment on hourly basis and that Item No. 1 of the work program be amended to read adopting a planning strategy It was moved by Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman Dyda, and carried, to approve the agreement as amended. PACIFIC TELEPHONE Notice of filing for increase for intra-state (1601) telephone rates was received and filed on motion of Councilman Ruth, seconded by Councilman Dyda,. and carried. 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. Council 284 March 4, 1975 OFFSHORE OIL LEASING It was the consensus of Council to defer PROPOSALS consideration of Mayor Bradley's letter re- questing support of letter to President Ford regarding Federal offshore oil leasing proposals and review in conjunction with odd- even gas plan and energy policy for the City. RES. NO. 75-14 RESOLUTION NO. 75-14 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF REGISTER OF DEMANDS THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $457,218.67, DEMAND NUMBERS 943 THROUGH 981, was read by title. It was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ryan, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 75-14 be adopted. On roll call vote: AYES: Buerk, Dyda, Ruth, R. Ryan, M. Ryan NOES: None ABSENT: None RES. NO. 75-19 RESOLUTION NO. 75-19 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CLARIFYING COUNCIL CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES CLARIFYING THE CITY POSITION - GENERAL PLAN COUNCIL POSITION WITH RESPECT TO THE GENERAL PLAN DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVE MODELS was read by title. On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman Ruth, and unanimously carried, further reading was waived and the resolution adopted. APPT. OF PLANNING COMMISSION Council reaffirmed its intent to appoint (1201) Planning Commission after adoption of the General Plan. COUNCIL RULES & PROCEDURES Council requested that Council rules and pro- cedures be placed on the agenda for the next Regular meeting. LEGISLATION - AB 481 and AB 403; Council indicated opposition to State SB 275 and SB 358 Assembly Bills 481-Retirement, and AB 403- Mandated Benefits, and Senate Bill 275-Right to Strike. Council requested additional information on the Proposition 9 Cleanup - AB 494, and indicated support of Senate Bill 358-Government Buy Smaller Cars. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 12:20 a.m. , on motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman Ruth, and carried to March 8, 1975, 8:00 a.m. , in the City Offices for walking tour of undeveloped land in City. AOP Al / Ar∎ AI ts. MAYO/ LEONARD G. WOOD, CITY CLERK AND EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COUNCIL // By 0 Deputy Council 285 March 4, 1975