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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
November 18, 1975
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. at the Palos Verdes Peninsula
Unified School District Building, 30942 Hawthorne Boulevard. Following the Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag, roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: Councilmen Gunther Buerk, Ken Dyda, Robert Ryan, and Mayor Marilyn Ryan
ABSENT: Councilman F. D. Ruth
Also present were City Manager Leonard G. Wood, City Attorney Pat Coughlan, Planning
Director Sharon Hightower, Administrative Services Officer George Wunderlin, Admin-
istrative Assistant Janice DuPar, Community Services Officer Tom Bandy, and Deputy
City Clerk Dee Krebs.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS - Mayor presented resolutions to members of the
General Plan Goals Executive Committee of the General Plan Goals
Committee Committee commending their service to the City.
PARK CONCEPT The South Bay Study Group of the University of
Crestmont Site California Engineering Executive Program
(1201) presented Council with a scale model of a
park concept for the Crestmont site. Council
directed staff to send a letter of appreciation to the group members.
AUDIENCE QUESTION - Mr. Gerald Stone, 29127 Golden Meadow Drive,
UNIVERSITY SUBDIVISION representing the Golden Meadow Homeowners'
DEVELOPMENT IN PALOS Association, inquired as to Council action
VERDES ESTATES regarding the University development in
(310) adjacent Palos Verdes Estates. City Attorney
indicated the subject would be discussed
later in Executive Session as it pertained to possible litigation. It was agreed that
one of the Council subcommittee members would contact Mr. Stone concerning any action
taken.
WAIVER OF FULL READING OF It was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Councilman Ryan, and carried unanimously to
waive further 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 On Motion of Councilman Buerk, seconded by
Councilman Ryan, and unanimously carried,
items on the Consent Calendar were approved as follows:
MINUTES Minutes of October 30 and November 4 meetings
RES. NO. 75-87 Adoption of RESOLUTION NO. 75-87 OF THE CITY
Transfer of Territory COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
to Rolling Hills CONSENTING TO THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN TERRITORY
(105) FROM THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES TO THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS.
RES. NO. 75-88 Adoption of RESOLUTION NO. 75-88 OF THE CITY
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
DISTRICT NO. 1865 GRANTING CONSENT AND JURISDICTION TO THE COUNTY
(1405) OF LOS ANGELES IN THE MATTER OF COUNTY LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1865, PETITION
NO. 20-22.
RES. NO. 75-89 Adoption of RESOLUTION NO. 75-89 OF THE CITY
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
DISTRICT NO. 1865 GRANTING CONSENT AND JURISDICTION TO THE
(1405) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES IN THE MATTER OF COUNTY
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1865,
PETITION NO. 122-94.
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RES. NO. 7590 Adoption of RESOLUTION NO. 75-90 OF THE CITY
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
DISTRICT NO. 1865 GRANTING CONSENT AND JURISDICTION TO THE
(1405) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES IN THE MATTER OF COUNTY
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1865,
PETITION NO. 125-75.
GEOLOGIC INVESTIGATION Received and filed Staff report on geologic
Hightide Dr. investigation for Hightide Drive.
(505)
RIDGECREST RANCHOS RECREATION Acceptance of appointments of William T.
& PARK DISTRICT BOARD Brandlin and Charles H. Taylor to the Board
(1201) of said district.
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PUBLIC HEARING - Continued hearing was opened to consider the
DEVELOPMENT CODE Draft Development Code. Planning Director
(1801) called attention to the fact that amendments
by the Planning Advisory Committee and further
revisions evolving as a result of the Council work sessions were being considered at this
meeting and had been made available to the Council and public prior to this meeting.
Responding to the call for testimony, Mr. C. R. Bunten, 20 Cinnamon Lane, stated there
should be steps taken to control the number of horses allowed. Mr. Victor Cabas,
31021 Marne Drive, representing the Monaco Homeowners Association, presented a list of
concerns to Council including view obstruction, unsightly conditions, antennae, and the
suggestion that setback restrictions be altered. In regard to unsightly conditions, Mr.
Cabas suggested more details in the code and positive action to enforce the policy. City
Attorney noted that CC & R's take precedence over the zoning requirements of the City if
the homeowner's association is willing to enforce them. Mrs. Jennifer Boudreau,
5235 Elkmont Drive, voiced concern because her property was not located in the Q sector,
but Planning Director informed her she could apply for a waiver or an animal permit to
keep horses on her property. Ms Jo Chiles, 31248 Palos Verdes Drive West, representing
Thor Pederson Associates, questioned zoning of RS-3, and requested that the original
commercial zoning be placed on the property located at Forrestal Drive and Palos Verdes
Drive South, Tract 26414. Planning Director informed her that such a request would in-
volve a change to the General Plan, should be submitted in writing, and suggested Ms
Chiles visit the City offices to obtain information on the procedure. Mr. Milt Smith,
7 Ginger Root Lane, spoke concerning enforcing the horse ordinance. Mr. Al Rosenthal,
29716 Whitley Collins Drive, representing the Mesa Palos Verdes Homeowners group, stated
the Code did not address the question of power lines along the public right of way.
There followed Council discussion concerning undergrounding utilities and City Manager
stated the City has an ordinance governing undergrounding. Council also discussed anten-
nae and height limitation and considered revision to Section 614B of the Code. It was
decided to proceed with Section 614B but continue to collect data in regard to antennae.
City Attorney asked that the record reflect that City Council had received a number of
written communications regarding the Development Code, copies of which had been made
available to the Council. There being no further response to the call for testimony,
the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
Following Council discussion, the following revisions were made:
Under Council Revisions to the Code:
It was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Buerk, and carried to amend:
Section 613 - Re: private outdoor decked and balconies
Change dimension to: "7 feet"
On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman Dyda, and carried, the following
addition was ordered:
Section 122 at the end of Section D
"Such space may count for up to 30% of the required open space area."
On motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by Mayor Ryan, and carried, the following addition
was ordered:
Section 523 D - Exceptions
"at the effective date of this ordinance" following the section pertaining to physical
or cultural features or developed areas existing.
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On motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Buerk, and carried, the fol-
lowing addition was ordered;
Section 832 - at the end
"Where physical or cultural features existing on the ground at the effective date
of this ordinance are at variance with those shown on the Official Zoning Map,
or in other circumstances not covered in this section, the Planning Director,
with appeal to the Planning Commission, shall determine the location of the
boundary."
It was moved by Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman Dyda, and carried to:
Under Development Code, Section 413, pg. 49
Replace "City Council" where the words Planning Director appear in title and body
of the section.
It was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ryan, and carried to:
Under PAC Approved Revisions to the Code
Section 163, B 1
Omit the word "scattering" and replace it with the word "fertilizing"
It was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ryan, and carried that the
numbering of the Development Code be consistent with Article IX of the Rancho Palos
Verdes Municipal Code.
Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ryan, and carried
to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 75-91 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
RECEIVING AND CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR RANCHO PALOS VERDES
DEVELOPMENT CODE, CONSISTING OF A ZONING ORDINANCE AND A SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE.
ORDINANCE NO. 78 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION IN THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES OF ZONES AND PRESCRIBING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, AREA RE-
QUIREMENTS AND CLASSES OF USES OF BUILDING, STRUCTURES, IMPROVEMENTS AND PREMISES IN
SAID SEVERAL ZONES, PROVIDING LOCAL REGULATIONS FOR THE DIVISION AND MAPPING OF LAND,
AND AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE was introduced by title and passed
to second reading on motion of Councilman Buerk, seconded by Councilman Dyda, and
carried unanimously.
RECESS At 9:53 p.m. , a brief recess was called.
The meeting was reconvened at 10:10 p.m.
Councilman Ryan absent.
ORD. NO. 79 On motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by
DOG LICENSING Councilman Buerk, and unanimously carried,
(104) ORDINANCE NO. 79 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES PROVIDING FOR DOG LICENSING RECIPROCITY
AND AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE was introduced by title and passed
to second reading.
Councilman Ryan returned to the Chambers at this time and was present for the remainder
of the meeting.
ORD. 80 On motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by
PLANNING COMMISSION Councilman Ryan, and carried unanimously
(1212) ORDINANCE NO. 80 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES CREATING A PLANNING COMMISSION AND
AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE was introduced by title and passed to
second reading.
RES. NO. 75-92 Following Council discussion regarding com-
CREATING A PARKS & REC mittee policies, it was moved by Councilman
COMMITTEE Buerk, seconded by Councilman Ryan, and
(1201) carried, to approve, with minor modifications,
the memorandum accompanying the resolutions
on committees with copies of the memorandum to be sent to all committee members.
Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ryan, and carried
unanimously to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 75-92 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
CREATING A PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE.
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RES. NO. 75-93 It was moved by Councilman Buerk, seconded by
CREATING A TRAFFIC COMMITTEE Councilman Ryan, and carried unanimously to
(1503) adopt RESOLUTION NO. 75-93 OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES CREATING A
TRAFFIC COMMITTEE.
RES. NO. 75-94 It was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by
APPOINTMENT MEMBERS Councilman Buerk, and carried unanimously to
OF COMMITTEES AND adopt RESOLUTION NO. 75-94 OF THE CITY COUNCIL
A PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPOINTING
(1201, 1212, 1503) MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION, PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMITTEE, AND TRAFFIC COMMITTEE.
APPT. TO MIRALESTE It was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by
REC. & PARK DISTRICT BOARD Councilman Buerk, and carried unanimously to
(1201) appoint Mr. Jack Schott, Mr. J. B. Rehrig, and
Mr. John Vilicich to the Board of the Miraleste
Recreation and Park District.
MEDIAN STRIPS Council considered the report on landscaped
medians and, following discussion in which
Council identified their concerns, it was agreed the matter would be considered further
at the next meeting pending staff review.
BICENTENNIAL It was moved by Councilman Buerk, seconded by
TAXI Councilman Dyda, and carried unanimously, to
(605) deny Fasco Investments, Inc. request for the
City to waive permits and fees on one taxi
which would be painted red, white and blue in observance of the Bicentennial.
APPT. TO It was moved by Mayor Ryan, seconded by Council-
PLANNING ADVISORY man Ryan, and carried unanimously to appoint
COMMITTEE Jane Trefts to fill a vacancy on the Planning
(1205) Advisory Committee.
SCAG DESIGNATION On motion of Councilman Buerk, seconded by
AS AREAWIDE WASTE Councilman Ryan, and carried, the resolution
TREATMENT PLANNING AGENCY supporting SCAG's designation as the "208" area-
(1102) wide waste treatment management planning agency
for the south coast area was received and filed.
RES. NO. 75-86 It was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by
REGISTER OF DEMANDS Councilman Buerk, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 75-86
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $736,213.24, DEMAND NUMBERS 1712
THROUGH 1747, on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Buerk, Dyda, R. Ryan, M. Ryan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Ruth
COMMUNITY SERVICE Councilman Ryan reported on the City's repre-
PROJECTS s ent at ion for Ecology Day to benefit the Switch-
(305) board. Following discussion, it was moved by
Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman Buerk,
and carried unanimously to give City Manager latitude to allocate equipment or up to $100
to assist in community service projects of benefit to the City. Council also asked that
proclamations be issued to Switchboard and BMC Landscaping for their participation.
NIKE City Manager indicated a letter from Supervisor
SITE Hayes regarding the meeting at Hayes' office
(1109) with representatives of the City would soon be
forthcoming.
FORMATION OF Following a report by Councilman Buerk in which
NEW COUNTY he asked that the Council take a position on the
(310) formation of a new county, it was moved by
.Counc'1 a j3uerk, seconded by Councilman Ryan,
and carried unanimously td uthorize u to 1 O nSsu ort of a study with other South
y � PP y
Bay cities for formation of a new county.
CONFERENCE Following discussion of the proposed policy re-
POLICY garding conferences and trips, Council deferred
(1102) action until the next regular meeting.
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BALLOON It was moved by Mayor Ryan, seconded by
LAUNCH Councilman Buerk, and carried to direct
(1109) staff to contact Dr. Heinsheimer and work
out arrangements and liability consider-
ations concerning the Atmosat balloon launch from the Nike Site.
EXECUTIVE SESSION At 11:35 p.m. , it was moved by Councilman
Dyda, seconded by Mayor Ryan, and carried
to adjourn to Executive Session. Council
reconvened at 12:06 a.m. with no action
taken.
ADJOURNMENT At 12:07 a.m. , it was moved by Councilman
Ryan, seconded by Councilman Dyda, and
carried to adjourn to November 25, 1975,
7:30 p.m. , at the City offices for a joint
meeting with the Public Safety Committee.
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LEONARD G. WOOD, CITY CLERK AND
EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
By . , . .�
Deputy
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