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CC MINS 19750902 MINUTES RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting September 2, 1975 The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:39 p.m. at the Palos Verdes Unified School District Building, 30942 Hawthorne Boulevard. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, roll call was answered as follows: PRESENT: Councilmen Ken Dyda, Robert E. Ryan, and Mayor Marilyn Ryan ABSENT: Councilmen Gunther Buerk and F. D. Ruth Councilman Ruth arrived at 7:41 p.m. and Councilman Buerk at 7:43 p.m. Also present were City Manager Leonard G. Wood, City Attorney Pat Coughlan, Planning Director Sharon Hightower, Administrative Services Officer George Wunderlin, Public Works Director Dennis Pikus, Community Services Officer Tom Bandy, and Deputy City Clerk Dee Krebs. AUDIENCE QUESTIONS - Mrs. John Padgett, 6644 Locklenna Lane, WEED ABATEMENT asked that the City look to clearing land (1701) located behind Locklenna. Councilman Buerk left the chamber at 7:45 p.m. and returned at 7:48 p.m. and was present for the remainder of the meeting. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Ryan asked that Item 2 be deleted from the Consent Calendar. Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Mayor Ryan, and carried to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar except for Item 2. MINUTES Approved Minutes of July 29, August 12, and August 19, 1975 as submitted. RES. NO. 75-66 Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 75-66 OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEWER MAINTENANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES GRANTING DISTRICT CONSENT AND JURISDICTION TO THE COUNTY OF LOS (1402) ANGELES FOR THE INCLUSION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES WITHIN A COUNTY SEWER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT. ### CLAIM Following discussion and questions by Council Simon & Smith regarding insurance, it was moved by Councilman (303) Ryan, seconded by Councilman Dyda, and carried to deny the claim of Debra Simon and Calvin R. Smith against the City. PUBLIC HEARING - Report of notice given with affidavit on file, ARCHERY RANGE the Mayor opened the hearing to consider is- (1804) suance of a Conditional Use Permit for a private archery range. Planning Director briefed Council on the application by the South Bay Archery Club and stated the land use was consistent wits the General Plan. Mr. Walter D. Uptergraff, representing the applicant, indicated he was present to answer any questions. There being no response to the call for testimony, the hearing was closed. It was moved by Councilman Ruth, seconded by Councilman Ryan, and carried unanimously to waive further reading and adopt RESOLUTION NO. 75-67 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A PRIVATE ARCHERY RANGE. ORD. NO. 75 ORDINANCE NO. 75 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT VERDES AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING (1801) TO NON-CONFORMING USES AND AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE was read by title, first reading having been given on August 19, 1975. It was moved by Councilman Dyda Council 380 September 2, 1975 seconded by Councilman Ryan, and carried unanimously that further reading be waived and Council adopt Ordinance No. 75. On roll call vote: AYES: Buerk, Dyda, Ruth, R. Ryan, M. Ryan NOES: None ABSENT: None ORD. NO. 76 ORDINANCE NO. 76 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS BUILDING CODES VERDES ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE LOS ANGELES (201) COUNTY BUILDING CODE, THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY ELECTRICAL CODE, THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY PLUMBING CODE AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY MECHANICAL CODE, CONTAINED IN THE 1975 EDITION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY UNIFORM BUILDING LAWS PUBLISHED BY THE BUILDING NEWS, INC. , MAKING AMENDMENTS TO SAID CODES, AND AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE was read by title, first reading having been given on August 19, 1975. Following discussion of Section 9906 of the Ordinance relating to the Appeals Board, it was agreed that staff would review and report back to Council with proposal for implementation of that Section. On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman Dyda, and carried unanimously, further reading was waived and the ordinance adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Buerk, Dyda, Ruth, R. Ryan, M. Ryan NOES: None ABSENT: None ORD. 77U City Attorney introduced by title ORDINANCE GRADING PERMITS NO. 77U OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES (201) SETTING FORTH ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADING PERMITS, AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. Following discussion and minor revision, it was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ruth, and unanimously carried to waive further reading and adopt the ordinance. On roll call vote: AYES: Buerk, Dyda, Ruth, R. Ryan, M. Ryan NOES: None ABSENT: None RES. NO. 75-68 RESOLUTION NO. 75-68 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE APPT. TO CITY SELECTION CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPOINTING A MEMBER COMMITTEE - SCRTD AND ALTERNATE MEMBER OF THE SAID COUNCIL OF SAID (1505 x 306) CITY TO THE CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE PURSUANT TO PART III OF DIVISION X OF PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE was read by title. Following discussion, Mayor Ryan was designated as the member and Mayor Pro Tempore Ruth as the alternate, and on unanimous motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman Dyda, further reading was waived and the resolution adopted. RES. NO. 75-69 RESOLUTION NO. 75-69 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE REIMBURSABLE CONTRACT FOR CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES PERTAINING TO THE COMM. DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION OF A REIMBURSABLE CONTRACT FOR THE (601) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM was read by title. It was moved by Councilman Buerk, seconded by Councilman Dyda, and unanimously carried to waive further reading and adopt the resolution and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract. RES. NO. 75-70 RESOLUTION NO. 75-70 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE PER DIEM WAGES IN CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS PROCEDURE FOR THE SPECIFICATION OF PREVAILING (1202) PER DIEM WAGES IN PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS was read by title and further reading waived on motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by Mayor Ryan, and carried unanimously. It was moved by Mayor Ryan, seconded by Councilman Dyda and carried to adopt the resolution with Councilman Ryan voting in opposition. On motion of Councilman Buerk, seconded by Councilman Ryan, Council voted to direct a letter to the state legislature stating op- position to the ongoing requirement for adoption of prevailing wages in public works contracts. RES. NO. 75-71 RESOLUTION NO. 75-71 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TRANSFER OF TERRITORY CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES CONSENTING TO THE TO CITY OF ROLLING HILLS TRANSFER OF CERTAIN TERRITORY FROM THE CITY OF (105) RANCHO PALOS VERDES TO THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS was read by title, further reading waived and Council 381 September 2, 1975 the resolution adopted on unanimous motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ryan. RES. NO. 75-72 RESOLUTION NO. 75-72 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE EST. POSITION CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ESTABLISHING. POSI- CLASSIFICATIONS & SALARY TION CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARY RANGES FOR CITY INCREASES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES EMPLOYEES AND ADOPTING CERTAIN SALARY INCREASES (1202) FOR REGULAR, FULL TIME CITY EMPLOYEES was read by title, and further reading waived on motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ryan and unanimously carried. It was then moved by Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman Dyda, and carried with Councilman Buerk voting in opposition, to adopt Resolution No. 75-72. ENV. ASSESS. APPEAL #207 Council received an appeal from the Environ- Applicant: James White mental Assessment Committee's denial of a (2546 Rockinghorse Road) negative declaration for a grading project for II/ a driveway and room addition at 2546 Rocking- horse Road. Planning Director stated the EAC denial was based on concern for filling the canyon and its impact on the canyon area. The matter was originally considered at the Council meeting of June 17, 1975 and continued pending further information. The Planning Director explained that the applicant, James White, had submitted a plan which was reviewed by the County and, if corrected as per County recommendation, would take care of the erosion problem and protect the bank. Following Council discussion and questions, it was moved by Councilman Buerk, seconded by Councilman Dyda, and carried unanimously to grant the negative declaration provided the condition of gunniting the water drainage system was met. CROSSING GUARD REQUEST Traffic Engineer Tom Brohard reported on PV DR. EAST & CREST RD. crossing guard request at Palos Verdes Drive (1503) East and Crest Road for the protection of elementary-age students attending the Mira Catalina School with his recommendation that a study be made after school resumed. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ruth, and carried to have Mr. Brohard conduct the traffic study when school was in session with the entire matter referred to the Traffic Committee. RECESS At 8:55 p.m. , a brief recess was called and the Council reconvened at 9:12 p.m. with the same members present. TRAFFIC STUDY Traffic Engineer Tom Brohard reviewed traffic ABALONE COVE conditions at Abalone Cove and Community Re- (1503 x 109) lations Officer Charles Engelbart gave a sum- mation of traffic surveillance conducted periodically throughout July and August. Mr. Brohard reported the following work had been accomplished at the Beach since its opening: posting of signs prohibiting westbound traffic on Palos Verdes Drive South from executing a U-turn at Wayfarers Chapel; prepara- tion of plans for installation of two-way left turn lane on Palos Verdes Drive South between the entrance and exit to Abalone Cove Beach; and the ordering of directional signs to be posted on both sides of Palos Verdes Drive South approximately 400 ft. in advance of the new median opening. Following Council discussion relating to parking and signing of area, it was moved by Mayor Ryan, seconded by Councilman Ryan, to have staff prepare the appropriate resolution providing for no parking tow away signs on the land side of Palos Verdes Drive South and improve signing for cars entering and exiting the park and to better identify the park and when the parking lot is closed, with the staff to come back with recommendation re- garding all no parking areas in the vicinity of Abalone Cove. It was moved by Councilman Buerk and seconded by Councilman Ruth to amend the motion to include no parking tow away on seaward side of Palos Verdes Drive South. Motion was defeated with Mayor Ryan and Councilmen Dyda and Ruth voting no. Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Ruth, to add an amendment providing for a left turn alley in front of the park. The question was called for and defeated with Mayor Ryan and Councilmen Buerk and Dyda dissenting. The question on the entire motion was called for and passed with Councilman Buerk dissenting C.U.P. #9 Planning Director reported that consideration MARYMOUNT COLLEGE of a conditional use permit was continued from (1804) the meeting of August 19 to allow for modifica- tions of conditions listed in the draft res- olution. Mrs. Jeanette Kahler, 2836 San Ramon, asked how traffic on service road would be controlled and Mrs. Keith Knight, 2810 San Ramon, said additional plantings around court would not be a sound buffer, and asked that City establish guidelines covering use of courts by groups Council 382 September 2, 1975 other than the college, and Mr. Knight asked that the Council pay close heed to rec- ommendation of Planning Advisory Committee. It was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ruth, and unanimously carried to waive further reading and adopt RESOLUTION NO. 75-73 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A COLLEGE with conditions amended as follows: Condition #2 amended to include a sign "faculty only" at west en- trance to service road from the front parking lot; Condition #5 amended to include move- ment of portion of fencing on tennis court #3 nearest to property line to provide a 5 foot planting area between court and property line; and Condition #7 to limit hours to week days only from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CITY BIRTHDAY Community Services Officer Tom Bandy gave a CELEBRATION progress report on City's birthday celebration (305) and stated that Congressman Bell would be present for the ribbon cutting ceremonies. Following discussion, it was the consensus of Council to send individual invitations to all Council members from the three peninsula cities, Lomita, Torrance and Redondo Beach. Councilman Ryan left the chamber at 10:41 p.m. and returned at 10:47 p.m. FAU PROJECT Public Works Director Dennis Pikus stated that the consultant agreement between the City and Don Greek and Associates for preliminary and construction engineering services had been reviewed by the Federal Highway Administration and all requested modifications to the agreement had been made. Following Council questions and comments regarding insurance, it was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Mayor Ryan, and carried to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement with Don Greek and Associates subject to the City Attorney's approval of proof of insurance. SETBACK MODIFICATION #40 Council received an appeal from the Planning (5507 Graylog Street) Advisory Committee's approval of Setback Applicant: Patricia O'Connell Modification #40 to allow two single car Appellent: Mr. and Mrs. Randall garages to come to within 12 and 19 ft. of (1803) Christison the front property line on application of Patricia O'Connell, 5507 Graylog. After hearing the Planning Director review the application and action of the Planning Advisory Committee, and there being no public comment, it was moved by Mayor Ryan, seconded by Councilman Buerk, and unanimously carried, to uphold the Planning Advisory Committee's action and deny the appeal. SETBACK MODIFICATION #41 Council received an appeal from the Planning 6419 Monero Drive Advisory Committee's denial of Setback (1803) Modification #41 to allow construction of a direct access garage to 15 ft. of the front property line on application by Walter Sainio, 6419 Monero Drive. The applicant stated that the alternatives recommended by staff were not viable and the suggestion of an addition in back was too costly. Following questions and comments by Council, it was moved by Councilman Buerk, seconded by Mayor Ryan, and carried to uphold the Planning Advisory Committee's action and deny the appeal. Councilmen Dyda and Ryan voted in opposition. DETACHMENT REQUEST City Manager reported on by request b Miraleste q MIRALESTE PARK & REC Park and Recreation's request for detachment DISTRICT from said district. Following questions and (1201) comments by Council, Council directed staff to send a letter to LAFCO indicating City has not taken a position on this matter. CITY NAME CHANGE Mr. John Schimmenti of the firm of Schimmenti, (501) Kaden and Ross asked that the City not file a general denial in the name change suit but take an alternative course of action of which he recommended several. Mr. Fred Eaton, 30615 Cartier Dr. , Mr. David Clum, 4765 Lone Valley Dr. , and Mr. Dick Batt, 6028 Scotmist Dr. , spoke in favor of the name change, as well as Dr. Marvin Stein, 6636 Locklenna Lane, Mrs. John Padgett, 6644 Locklenna Lane, and Mrs. Edward Rein, 27829 Longhill Dr. Following discussion by Council, it was moved by Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman Buerk, and carried unanimously to instruct the City Attorney not to file an answer in the name change court action. PVP CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The letter from the Palos Verdes Peninsula (1102) Chamber of Commerce regarding membership fees was continued until meeting of September 16. Council 383 September 2, 1975 RES. NO. 75-65 RESOLUTION NO. 75-65 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF REGISTER OF DEMANDS THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ALLOWING FOR CERTAIN CLAIMS AN DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $699,446.95, DEMAND NUMBERS 1458 THROUGH 1495 was read by title. It was moved by Councilman Buerk, seconded by Councilman Ryan and carried unanimously, to waive further reading and adopt the resolution. On roll call vote: AYES: Buerk, Dyda, Ruth, R. Ryan, M. Ryan NOES: None ABSENT: None SUBSIDENCE Councilman Ryan asked that staff bring back (Hightide Dr.) a report regarding subsidence of two homes on Hightide. ADMISSIONS TAX It was the consensus of Council that staff (Marineland) look at possibility of admissions tax for Marineland. EXECUTIVE At 12:30 p.m. the Council adjourned to SESSION Executive Session to discuss pending liti- gation on motion of Councilman Buerk, seconded by Councilman Ryan. Council reconvened at 1:23 a.m. with no action taken. ADJOURNMENT At 1:25 a.m. , it was moved, seconded and carried to adjourn the meeting. r MAYOR LEONARD G. WOOD, CITY CLERK AND EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COUNCIL By ZeiviL_ipt /. 4Letk, Deputy Council 384 September 2, 1975