CC MINS 19750715 M I N U T E S
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
July 15, 1975
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified
School District Building, 30942 Hawthorne Boulevard. Following the Pledge of Al-
legiance to the Flag, roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: Councilmen Gunther Buerk, Ken Dyda, Francis D. Ruth, and Mayor
Marilyn Ryan
ABSENT: Councilman Robert E. Ryan
Also present were City Manager Leonard G. Wood, Acting City Attorney Steve Dorsey,
Planning Director Sharon Hightower, Administrative Services Officer George Wunder-
" lin, Public Works Director Dennis Pikus, Community Services Officer Tom Bandy, City
Treasurer Jan DuPar, and Deputy City Clerk Dee Krebs.
CONSENT CALENDAR - Prior to approval of the Consent Calendar,
Agenda Item No. 5 was removed from the Calen-
dar and Item No. 12 of the Agenda added.
Whereupon, on motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Buerk, and unani-
mously carried, Council approved items on the Consent Calendar as follows:
ENV. ASSES. APPEAL #207 Granted extension of time to applicant until
2546 Rockinghorse Road Regular meeting of August 5, 1975.
(1803)
P.V. DR. EAST Approved award of contract to Griffith Company
RESURFACING in the amount of $59,898.50 and authorized
(1404) preparation and signing of contract by Mayor.
RES. NO. 75-45 Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 75-45 OF THE CITY
ANIMAL CONTROL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
(104) AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES WITH RESPECT TO ANIMAL
CONTROL SERVICES.
RES. NO. 75-46 Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 75-46 OF THE CITY
LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
(1206) REQUESTING ADDITIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
WITHIN THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES FROM
THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
UNDER THE LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT.
FORRESTAL DR. UTILITY Approved investigation report for said project;
CONVERSION set August 26, 1975 for public hearing; ap-
(901) proved and directed City Clerk to file plans,
specs, and one district map; adopted RESOLU-
TION NO. 75-49 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES RE: RANCHO PALOS VERDES
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR THE ACQUISITION
OF NECESSARY RIGHTS OF WAY AND THE CONSTRUCTION
OF UTILITY CONVERSION PROJECT IN FORRESTAL
DRIVE AND OTHER RIGHTS OF WAY; adopted RESOLU-
TION NO. 75-50 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPOINTING THE DIRECTOR
OF PUBLIC WORKS AS SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS
FOR IMPROVEMENT ACT PROCEEDINGS IN THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES.
#########
EDAW INC. Planning Director requested continuation of
CONTRACT contract with EDAW, Inc. in order to use their
(1203) services on an on-call basis in connection
with work on the overlay control and specific
plan districts.
Following discussion, it was the consensus of Council to follow staff recommendation
and approve contract with stipulation that a $500 limit be inserted in contract for
the work task undertaken.
Council 358 July 15, 1975
PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor declared public hearing open regarding
ORD. NO. 73 ordinance to establish districts and adopt
ZONING MAP an official zoning map. Planning Director
(1801) briefed Council and reported that notice had
been posted with affidavit thereto on file
with the Clerk. There being no response to
the Mayor's call for testimony, the hearing was declared closed.
Following a number of questions and comments by Council, it was moved by Council-
man Buerk, seconded by Councilman Dyda, and unanimously carried, to direct City
Attorney to prepare an amendment to the zoning ordinance allowing for reconstruc-
tion of existing nonconforming uses in the open space areas.
Whereupon, ORDINANCE NO. 73 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ESTABLISHING DISTRICTS
AND ADOPTING AN OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AND AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL
CODE was introduced for first reading by title. It was moved by Councilman Dyda,
seconded by Councilman Buerk, and carried unanimously that further reading be
waived and Ordinance No. 73 passed to second reading.
RESOLUTION NO. 75-47 Mrs. Janet Smith, 28277 S. Trailriders Drive,
PENINSULA BICENTENNIAL chairperson of the Rancho Palos Verdes B:ieen-
COMMITTEE tennial Committee,reviewed Committee's acti-
(305) vities to date and briefed Council on pro-
posal to enable City's designation as an
official Bicentennial community.
RESOLUTION NO. 75-47 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES TO
CREATE A PALOS VERDES PENINSULA BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE was read by title. It was
moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ruth, and carried unanimously,
that further reading be waived and the resolution be adopted. Councilman Buerk
then moved to establish a contingency fund to support start-up costs of the Bicen-
tennial. After discussion, Councilman Buerk withdrew the motion.
RESOLUTION NO. 75-48 RESOLUTION NO. 75-48 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
INDIAN PEAK ROAD THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AUTHORIZING
FUNDING - BIKEWAYS THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO SUBMIT INDIAN
(112) PEAK ROAD FOR FUNDING UNDER SENATE BILL 821
was read by title, further reading waived,
and adopted on motion of Councilman Buerk,
seconded by Councilman Dyda and carried unanimously.
PVE UNIVERSITY Planning Director briefed Council on questions
SUBDIVISION raised at the Council meeting of July 8 by
(310) residents of Golden Meadow Drive regarding
the height of homes to be built in the ad-
jacent University subdivision of Palos Verdes Estates.
Mr. John McTaggart, 6916 Purpleridge Drive, said he was a member of an advisory
committee that was asked to submit input for the proposed subdivision three years
ago and the committee was given assurance that no multiple story homes would be
allowed. Mr. J. R. Carter, 28911 S. Golden Meadow, and Dale Grinnell, 29331
Golden Meadow, voiced their concerns regarding view obstruction.
It was suggested by Councilman Dyda that a letter be sent to Palos Verdes Estates
outlining concerns. Following discussion, Council was in agreement that a com-
mittee of Councilmen Dyda and Ruth approach Palos Verdes Estates City and Art
Jury officials to express the concerns of Rancho Palos Verdes residents living on
Golden Meadow Drive.
RECESS At 9:10 p.m. , a brief recess was called.
The meeting reconvened at 9:20 p.m. with the
same members present.
P.V. DR. EAST AT City Manager reported on request by City of
EASTFIELD DRIVE Rolling Hills for installation of left-turn
lane at Palos Verdes Drive East and East-
field Drive.
Council 359 July 15, 1975
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Buerk, seconded by Councilman
Dyda, and carried to approve the concept in principle with staff to coordinate so
there is no duplication of effort in connection with any future City projects in
this area.
BANKING SERVICES City Manager reported that City banking needs
had evolved to the point where it was neces-
sary to request proposals relating to current
requirements. He stated that bid proposals were evaluated on an individual basis
and based upon an evaluation of all factors, the proposal submitted by the Bank of
America most adequately fulfills the current City banking needs.
Following questions and comments by Council relating to safekeeping of securities,
formula for investing, and compensating balances, it was moved by Councilman Buerk,
seconded by Councilman Dyda, and unanimously carried to accept staff recommendation
and adopt the proposal submitted by Bank of America.
CONTRACT - Tree Trimming City Manager reported that a study had recently
(1407) been completed of alternatives to City's
present contract with the County for tree
trimming services. Of the alternatives, he
reported that contracting with a private company offered the greatest degree of ser-
vice for the least cost.
Following a discussion of services provided, it was moved by Councilman Buerk,
seconded by Councilman Dyda, and carried to authorize the Mayor to sign agreement
with BMC Landscape Inc. for $3,000/month for a full-time crew to provide tree trim-
ming service and asked that a clause be added to the contract that would provide
service of a private nature at the rates established for the City.
CONTRACT - Street Sweeping City Manager briefed Council on the study of
(1405) street sweeping operation within the City and
said that three private companies and the
County Road Department were evaluated and
that all of the companies submitted lower estimates than the Road Department with
Costello Exterior Maintenance submitting the lowest estimate.
Mr. Jerry Costello appeared before Council and answered questions regarding level
of service and equipment to be used. Councilman Buerk urged staff to look at pro-
viding service for non-curb streets in the future. On motion of Councilman Buerk,
seconded by Councilman Dyda, Council accepted staff's recommendation and authorized
Mayor to sign agreement with Costello Exterior Maintenance for street sweeping ser-
vice at $450/curb mile and requested the clause regarding private service as stipulated
for the .tree trimming, agreement be added to this. contract.
CONTRACT - Highway and City Manager reported that four private con-
Signal Maintenance tractors submitted proposals to the City and
(1405) these were compared to the County. He stated
that service level offered by the private
contractors was essentially the same as that
of the County but the City could obtain a cost savings by changing contracts to
Superior Signal Service Inc. as they, submitted the lowest proposal.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Buerk,
and carried to authorize the Mayor to sign agreement with Superior Signal Service
at $23.80/intersection per month.
CITY BUDGET - 1975-76 City Manager gave an overview of the budget
for 1975-76 and stated that a major emphasis
this year was outlining specific goals for
Council review. Following discussion, Council set July 22 for a work session on
the budget.
RESOLUTION NO. 75-44 It was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by
REGISTER OF DEMANDS Councilman Ruth, and unanimously carried, to
waive further reading and adopt RESOLUTION
Council 360 July 15, 1975
NO. 75-44 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ALLOWING CERTAIN
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $532,870.75, DEMAND NUMBERS 1324 THROUGH 1357.
On roll call vote:
AYES: Buerk, Dyda, Ruth, M. Ryan
NOES: None
ABSENT: R. Ryan
ORD. NO. 74 City Attorney reviewed ordinance providing for
EXPIRATION OF MORATORIUM termination of the moratorium imposed on
(1801) building and grading permits to simultaneously
take effect with the zoning and subdivision
ordinances.
ORDINANCE NO. 74 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES TERMINATING THE MORATORIUM ON
CERTAIN PERMITS AND THE PROCESSING OR APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE MAPS, FINAL MAPS OR
PARCEL MAPS IN CERTAIN AREAS OF THE CITY, AND CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS ON THE ISSUANCE
OF BUILDING AND GRADING PERMITS, AND AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL
CODE was introduced for first reading by title. It was moved by Councilman Dyda,
seconded by Councilman Ruth, and unanimously carried, that further reading be
waived and Ordinance No. 74 passed to second reading.
REVISIONS TO Following Council discussion, it was moved by
GENERAL PLAN Councilman Buerk, seconded by Mayor Ryan, and
(701) carried to establish a file to catalog pro-
posed revisions to the General Plan, with the
need for more accurate maps and additional
comments on public safety to be the first inclusions in the file.
OFF-YEAR CAMPAIGN City Attorney reported on the necessity for
STATEMENTS Council to file off-year campaign statements
(1202) by July 31 in connection with requirements
of the Political Reform Act.
CITY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION It was agreed that staff would submit recom-
(305) mendations to Council on July 22.
ADJOURNMENT At 11:55 p.m. , on motion of Councilman Buerk,
seconded by Councilman Dyda, and carried, the
meeting was adjourned to July 22, 7:30 p.m.
7- Z. C7-71/4_,
OR
✓,r
LEONARD G. WOOD, CITY CLERK AND
EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
B r .gip. `4
y
Deputy
Council 361 July 15, 1975