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CC MINS 19750621 ADJ M I N U T E S Rancho Palos Verdes City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting June 21, 1975 The meeting was called to order at 8:45 a.m. in the City Offices, 30940 Hawthorne Boulevard, by Mayor Ryan. PRESENT: Councilmen Gunther Buerk, Ken Dyda, Francis D. Ruth, Robert E. Ryan, and Mayor Marilyn Ryan. ABSENT: None Also present were City Manager Leonard Wood, Director of Planning Sharon Hightower, Administrative Services Officer George Wunderlin, and Acting Deputy City Clerk Martha Cunningham. GENERAL PLAN - WORK SESSION Council discussed general problems with the Plan, and identified some of their concerns as being: There are a large num- ber of implied services and facilities, but no priorities are given for the services; There is an extreme emphasis on the undeveloped land; Policies should be worded more clearly; It is the responsibility of the Council to see that future development is such that it generates the taxes necessary to support the level of service it will require; The policies in the Social/Cultural Element; Lack of consistency in format and language throughout the Plan; Inclusion of policies in the text; Low and moderate income housing on the Nike Site; Recre- ation standards and definition of passive parkland; The landslide area and Natural Environment areas; Possibility of changing the name of the Natural En- vironment area to avoid confusion and misunderstanding; Criteria for the Natural Environment areas, and the inclusion of the criteria in the text; The consistency of Figures 9 and 30. Council briefly discussed the Land Use Plan, reviewed several of staff's suggested revisions, and approved various changes to the General Plan. A list of the ap- proved changes is attached hereto and incorporated herewith as a part of these minutes. On the motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ryan and carried, all areas in the City with slopes of 35% or greater will be identified as Natural Environment due to hazard, to be consistent with the findings of the EDAW report identifying extreme physical constraints. Since the motion would have the effect of placing a portion of some lots in Natural Environment, with the other portion of the lots in residential zoning, staff ex- pressed concern as to how such lots could be treated. Staff was asked to present a recommendation at a later meeting regarding the printing and distribution of the final General Plan. RECESS At 11:00 a.m. a brief recess was called. Council reconvened at 11:06 a.m. with the same members present. GENERAL PLAN - WORK SESSION Council reviewed the suggested additions and revisions submitted by the Portuguese Bend Community Association with Robert Smolley, President, and approved various revisions to the Plan. Staff was asked for a recommendation as to how to treat this area. It was decided to adjourn to a continued work session on Monday, June 23, at 6:00 p.m. , with other work sessions to be held prior to June 26 as necessary. Council 345 June 21, 1975 ADJOURNMENT At 1:30 p.m. it was moved, seconded and carried to adjourn the meeting to Monday, June 23, 1975 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Offices, 30940 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rancho Palos Verdes. ir Mayor LEONARD G. WOOD, CITY CLERK AND EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COUNCIL BY I ��! i. If Council 346 June 21, 1975 REVISIONS APPROVED BY COUNCIL June 21, 1975 All extreme slopes (35% and more) to be designated "Natural Environment/Hazard" Throughout - change "Natural Environment" to "Natural Environment/Hazard" Throughout - number policies in each section Page 12, paragraph 4 . . .passive recreational area, parks, parking-area, area of geologic interest, etc. , but unsuitable for the construction of any new permanent structures, . . . . Page 12, paragraph 5, sentence 2 Movement may be triggered again in the future by unusual rainfall, seismic shaking, man's activites, (development of cut slopes, introduction of ground water fret-septe-tanks;-ete.) or other causes. Page 30, paragraph 3, sentences 1 and 2 . . .construction of any new permanent structures be prohibited unless the area is stabilized by some natural or man-induced forces. The area may be suitable only for certain open space uses such as passive recreational area, agriculture, area of geologic interest, parking-area, etc. , however. . . . Page 30, paragraph 3, sentence 5 Existing uses and structures whieh-eke-net-eenferm-te-this-pel ey may be continued, transferred, sold, maintained, or restored. (end paragraph) Page 30, paragraph 4, sentence 3 . . .man's activities (development of cut slopes, introduction of ground water frem-septie-tanks=-ete.) or other causes. . . . Page 33, policy 4 Page 68, policy 10 No further development involving any human occupancy should be undertaken within the active landslide area. (end) Page 72, paragraph 5 -- delete Potential need is based. . . . Page 92, paragraph 4 A portion of the Portuguese Bend slide area. . . . Page 98, paragraph 2, sentence 3 The Portuguese Bend slide area presents. . . . Page 99, paragraph 6, sentence 2 It is for this reason that most distribution lines in the Portuguese Bend area furnish. . . . Page 101, paragraph 1 The only real problem. . . . Page 103, paragraph 2, sentence 2 All sewerage lines which cross the area are above grade, extreme+y unsightly, and subject to potential breakage. Page 104, paragraph 3 (replacement) As an alternative method of disposing of sewage, septic tanks generally have and will continue to be effective, particularly in rural areas. Septic tanks are found in two general areas. Portuguese Bend has the largest concentration of septic tanks, while the remainder are scattered in various eastern sections of the City. Given adequate maintenance, satisfactory soil and geologic conditions, and low residential densities, septic tanks rarely cause major problems to the general public. Landslide areas, however, are of special concern. Evidence suggests that ground water intrusion from various sources may act as a "lubricant" and may be a contributing factor to landslides. Page 105, paragraph 5, sentence 3 The area of most immediate concern is tie-Iewer-pertien-ef Altamira Canyon. Page 107 Require the installation of sewers in existing development if alternative sewerage systems are-fete-te-be-ttnsaitabie-te-the-geeera+ endanger public health, safety and welfare. Page 109, paragraph 3 -- delete An examination of problem areas. . . . Page 122, paragraph 3 Palos Verdes Drive South/25th Street - This alignment extends from Palos Verdes Drive West to Western Avenue. It is, for the most part, a flat easily maiet verab+e road, . . . Page 132, Infrastructure Policy 1 Explore the possibility of eliminating major or critical infrastructure facilities and networks which serve other parts of the City from the landslide areas. Page 161, paragraph 3, sentence 4 An earthquake could trigger the-Perttiguese-Bend landslides, which. . . . Page 206, paragraph 3 It is expected that regulation will permit only low intensity use of natural land areas - those areas with high sloping terrain, landslide hazard, etc. If acquisition for public open space is desired and expenditure is required, the cost per acre for vacant land is estimated to be. . . .