CC MINS 19751022 ADJ M I NUT E S
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
Adjourned Regular Meeting
October 22, 1975
The meeting was called to order by the City Clerk at 7:48 p.m. at the Palos Verdes
Peninsula Unified School District Building, 30942 Hawthorne Boulevard, having
been adjourned to this time and place with Affidavit of Posting Notice on file.
Councilman Dyda was elected to chair the meeting in the absence of both the Mayor
and Mayor Pro Tempore. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, roll call
was answered as follows:
PRESENT: Councilmen Gunther Buerk, Ken Dyda, and Robert E. Ryan
ABSENT: Councilman F. D. Ruth and Mayor Marilyn Ryan
II/ Councilman Ruth arrived at 10:10 p.m. and was present for
the remainder of the meeting.
Also present were City Manager Leonard G. Wood, Acting City Attorney Steve Dorsey,
Planning Director Sharon Hightower, Public Works Director Dennis Pikus, Admini-
strative Services Officer George Wunderlin, Community Services Officer Tom Bandy,
Administrative Assistant Janice DuPar, and Deputy City Clerk Dee Krebs.
WAIVER OF FULL READING It was moved by Councilman Buerk, seconded
OF ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS by Councilman Ryan, and unanimously carried
to waive reading in full of all ordinances
and resolutions adopted at the meeting with
consent to the waiver of reading deemed to
be given by all Council members after reading of the title unless specific request
was made at that time for the reading of such ordinance or resolution.
CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Buerk asked that Item 5 be re-
moved from the Consent Calendar. Councilman
Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman BUerk,
and unanimously carried to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent
Calendar except for Item 5.
MINUTES Approved Minutes of October 7, 1975, meeting.
SUBDIVISION Approved release of Subdivision Improvement
IMP. BOND Bond No. 3998413 for Tract 30583.
Tract 30583
(1409)
STREET IMPROVEMENTS Accepted completed street improvements on
Tract 30583 La Rotonda Drive and approved release of
(1404) Faithful Performance Bond No. 5240-36-15
for Tract 30583.
RELEASE OF FAITHFUL Approved cancellation of Faithful Perfor-
PERFORMANCE BONDS
Tracts 30166 and 30167
mance Bond No. 228184 for Tract 30166 and
Bond No. 228185 for Tract 30167.
(1409)
BUS SERVICE FROM Receive and file letters regarding bus
L.A. AIRPORT service from Los Angeles Airport through
(1505) Rancho Palos Verdes.
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PUBLIC HEARING - Report of notice given with affidavit on
Tentative Parcel Map 5986 file, hearing was opened to consider the
Applicant: Henri de la Garrigue relocation of lot lines at 29254, 29256,
29258 and 29270 Palos Verdes Drive East.
Planning Director reported that the parcel
map does not create new lots but merely relocates lot lines of the four subject
properties, and recommended approval of tentative Parcel Map #5986, subject to the
conditions of approval recommended by staff.
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The applicant, Mr. Henri de la Garrigue, indicated three of the lots are developed
and construction plans have been approved for the remaining lot. There being no
further response to the call for testimony, the hearing was closed.
It was moved by Councilman Buerk, seconded by Councilman Dyda, and carried to
adoptRESOLUTIONNO. 75-82 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 5986.
CROSSING GUARD - P.V. Drive Traffic Engineer Tom Brohard reported on
East and Crest Road the study he conducted of pedestrian
(1503) crossings at the intersection of Palos
Verdes Drive East and Crest Road. He re-
ported the study was undertaken at Council's
direction following a request for a crossing guard at that intersection to aid
school children en route to Mira Catalina School. Mr. Brohard stated that since
warrants for the assignment of a crossing guard were not satisfied at the subject
intersection, he recommended denial of the request and suggested children using
the intersection cross in the south crosswalk through which few turns are made.
He also recommended that the Council adopt the state-wide warrants for crossing
guard service.
Mrs. Lois Smith, 2723 San Ramon, who had brought the request before Council, asked
Council to grant the request citing safety factors. Following lengthy discussion
by Council it was moved by Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman Buerk, and
carried to receive and file and refer Traffic Engineer's recommendations, data,
and criteria on crossing guards and crosswalks to the Traffic Committee for review.
ACQUISITION OF WALKWAY Community Services Officer gave background
Lobrook Drive information regarding residents' request
(1203) that the City provide a walkway in the
area of Lobrook Drive.
Council discussed with City Attorney various means of acquiring a walkway including
formation of an assessment district and condemnation proceedings. Mrs. Margaret
Stotz, 28253 Lobrook Drive, suggested that the City buy only a piece of the lot
in question. It was moved by Councilman Buerk, seconded by Councilman Dyda, and
carried, to follow staff recommendation to take no further action until such time
as citizens approach the City with a recommended solution and request City support.
Councilman Ryan's motion that the City look into the feasibility of obtaining
Lot 104, putting in an easement, and selling the remaining lot area on the open
market died for lack of second.
FINAL TRACT MAP It was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded
Tract 31397 by Councilman Ryan, and carried to approve
Tarr Condominium the map for Tract 31397 and make the
(1412) findings recommended by the City Attorney
as follows:
(a) the City Council, pursuant to Section 66474.6 of the Government Code, hereby
finds that the discharge of waste from the subject division of land into any
existing community sewer system will not result in violation of existing require-
ments prescribed by a California Regional Water Quality Control Board pursuant
to Division 7 (commencing with Section 13000) of the Water Code; (b) the City
Council hereby finds that it has complied with Sections 66474 and 66473.5 and
that pursuant to Section 66474.1 no finding is required that the final map is
in compliance with the General Plan; (c) the City Council hereby finds that the
final tract map is in substantial compliance with the approved tentative map.
RECESS At 9:20 p.m. a brief recess was called
and the meeting reconvened at 9:30 p.m.
with the same members present.
BIKEWAYS COMM. Following questions and comments by
APPOINTMENTS Council, it was moved by Councilman Dyda,
(112 x 1202) seconded by Councilman Ryan, and carried
to have the City Manager come back with
a recommendation as to which staff member
would serve on the Bikeways Committee while the additional member appointment to
be considered by Council along with other appointments to commissions and
committees.
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APPEAL OF DENIAL OF Planning Director summarized the appeal of
GRADING - 7238 Avenida Altisima staff's denial of grading approval for
Applicant: Mr. & Mrs. John Beal 7244 Avenida Altisima. Planning Director
(203) stated approval had been denied on the
grounds that grading was in excess of cri-
teria set out in Ordinance 77U.
The applicants, Mr. and Mrs. John E. Beal, stated that if the grading was not ap-
proved, the entire house would have to be redesigned and they stated they believed
it unfair for their project to be subject to the provisions of Ordinance 77U since
the application was submitted prior to its enactment.
Following Council discussion, it was moved by Councilman Buerk, seconded by Council-
man Ryan, and unanimously carried, to grant the appeal and approve the grading.
RES. NO. 75-81 On motion of Councilman Buerk, seconded by
REGISTER OF DEMANDS Councilman Ryan, RESOLUTION NO. 75-81 OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
IN THE SUM OF $712,492.21, DEMAND NUMBERS 1627 THROUGH 1659 was adopted on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Buerk, Dyda, R. Ryan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Ruth and M. Ryan
BEACH COMMITTEE Councilman Ryan summarized items discussed
REPORT at the recent Beach Committee meeting in-
(109) cluding the need to determine the "holding
capacity" of the beach before increasing
the parking; extension of the 35 m.p.h.
speed limit; installation of a chain link fence along the western border, request-
ing Beach Department to develop area adjacent to West Portuguese Bend Community
Association homes in a passive manner; and the inclusion by the Beach Department of
the City in all development steps. Council discussion included signing in the area;
traffic control, and collection of litter. It was the consensus of Council that
staff obtain details on funding program for Palos Verdes Drive South and left turn
pocket at the beach entrance.
VERDE RIDGE ROAD Councilman Buerk briefed Council on meeting
(1503) he and Councilman Dyda attended to discuss
with City Attorney protective traffic devices
on Verde Ridge Road. Council discussion
included safety factors and objectives, liability of City, and the hiring of a con-
sultant to propose solutions to meet both resident and City objectives. It was
moved by Councilman Buerk, seconded by Councilman Dyda and carried to direct staff
to solicit proposals for a study and bring back to Council for approval.
FRANCHISE COMMITTEE REPORT Council commended Community Services
(605) Officer's report on bus stops and it was
moved by Councilman Buerk, seconded by
Councilman Ryan, and carried, to proceed
with staff's recommendation regarding the bus stops and send out the letters.
Councilman Buerk briefed Council on the Franchise Committee's last meeting and said
that topics discussed included water rates and cable T.V.
PALOS VERDES Councilman Dyda reported on Palos Verdes
PROPERTIES Properties revised proposals for development
(701) for the firm's holdings. Following dis-
cussion, it was moved by Councilman Buerk,
seconded by Councilman Ryan, and carried to
set a work session in early December to establish criteria to analyze Palos Verdes
Properties proposal.
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NIKE SITE REPORT City Manager reviewed letter from Seymour
(1109) Greben, Director of County Parks and
Recreation Department, in which he indi-
cated hesitation to enter into a joint
powers agreement and suggested City meet with Supervisor Hayes. It was moved by
Councilman Buerk, seconded by Councilman Ruth, and carried to proceed with City's
application for the Nike Site so that the City will have preserved the option if
unable to reach agreement with the County. Following discussion with the Deputy
to Supervisor Hayes, Bob McCaman, who appeared before Council, it was agreed Mr.
McCaman would attempt to set up a meeting with County Parks and Recreation prior
to City representatives meeting with Hayes on November 3, 1975.
ADJOURNMENT At 11:55 p.m. , it was moved, seconded and
carried to adjourn to a work session on
the Development Code on October 30,
7:30 p.m. , in the City Council chambers.
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MAYO'F
LEONARD G. WOOD, CITY CLERK AND
EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
By 2.�1-,t.
Deputy
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