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CC MINS 19760316 M I N U T E S RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting March 16, 1976 Mayor Buerk 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: Councilmembers Dyda, Ruth, M. Ryan, R. Ryan and Mayor Buerk ABSENT: None Also present were City Manager Leonard G. Wood, City Attorney Pat Coughlan, Planning Director Sharon Hightower, Administrative Services Officer George Wunderlin, Community Services Officer Tom Bandy, Public Works Director Dennis Pikus, and Deputy City Clerk Dee Krebs. AUDIENCE QUESTIONS - Mr. Maurice Commanday, 1401 Via Gabriel, SPEED LIMIT ON Palos Verdes Estates, urged Council to review MONTEMALAGA DRIVE speed limit now posted on Montemalaga. It (1502) was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ryan, and carried to table the matter until the meeting of April 6, at which time staff will bring back recommendation concerning Montemalaga and three other streets presently under study. ANNEXATION OF Mr. Andrew Arlotta, representing the Rolling UNINCORPORATED AREA Hills Riviera Homeowners' Association, re- (105) quested Council to annex any and all unincor- porated areas adjacent to Rancho Palos Verdes boundaries. Mr. Arlotta pointed out that there would be a hearing before LAFCO on March 24 to consider Lomita's proposal to annex an unincorporated area adjacent to Palos Verdes Drive North at intersection of Western Avenue and proceeding to southern boundary of Green Hills Memorial Park. Following Council discussion as to what unincorporated areas were once included in pre-incorporation boundaries proposed for Rancho Palos Verdes, it was moved by Councilman Ruth, seconded by Councilman Ryan, and unanimously carried, to have Rancho Palos Verdes represented at the LAFCO hearing with request that the hearing be continued for 60 days to allow City time to study the homeowners' proposal. It was agreed to postpone discussion of formation of ad hoc committee to consider annexation until later in the agenda when Council committee assignments would be discussed. SUBSIDENCE ON Mr. Craig Axton from Pacific Soils Engineering HIGHTIDE DRIVE reported that the City had asked his firm to (505) investigate the subsurface at 5 homes because of structural stress at those locations. Mr. Axton briefed Council on the test borings taken and results of lab tests, but indicated they wanted results of 6-month sur- vey to measure rate of settlement of both curb and homes before making any recom- mendations. Public Works Director indicated they were three months into the survey. RESOLUTIONS COMMENDING Mayor Buerk presented resolutions to Marilyn MAYOR & MAYOR PRO TEM Ryan commending her service to the City as (310) its first Mayor, and to Dave Ruth, commend- ing his service to the City as Mayor Pro Tem. WAIVER OF FULL READING OF It was moved by Councilwoman Ryan, seconded ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS by Councilman Ruth, and unanimously carried, to waive further reading in full of all ord- inances and resolutions adopted at this meet- ing with consent to the waiver of reading deemed to be given by all Councilmembers after reading of the title, unless specific request was made at that time for the reading of such ordinance or resolution. Council 448 March 16, 1976 CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Dyda asked that a correction be made to the Minutes of February 17, 1976, as follows: "Following a heated discussion be- tween Mr. Zaccaro and Councilman Ryan. . ." Council asked that Item 10 be added to the Consent Calendar. It was then moved by Councilwoman Ryan, seconded by Council- man Ruth, and unanimously carried, to approve the Consent Calendar with the Minutes as amended, and accept staff recommendations as follows: PARCEL MAP #3963 Approve map; make findings as follows: (1410) a) pursuant to Section 66473.5 of the Sub- division Map Act that the subject division of land, together with the provisions for its design and improvement, is consistent with the General Plan required by Article 5 (commencing with Section 65300) of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of the Government Code and with any specific plan adopted pursuant to Article 8 (commencing with Section 65450) of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of the Government Code; b) pursuant to Section 66474.6 of the Subdivision Map Act, that the discharge of waste from the subject division of land into any existing community sewer system will not result in vio- lation of existing requirements prescribed by a California Regional Water Quality Control Board pursuant to Division 7 (commencing with Section 13000) of the Water Code; c) finds that the provisions of Sections 66474 and 66474.1 of the Subdivision Map Act have been considered; d) pursuant to Sections 66436(b) (1) and 66445(f) of the Subdivision Map Act, finds that the development of the property in the manner set forth on the subject division of land will not unreasonably interfere with the free and complete exercise of the easements held by Southern California Edison and the City of Rolling Hills Estates, and accepts the map without the signatures of said easement holders; instructed the City Clerk to endorse on the face of the map of Parcel Map No. 3963 the certificate which embodies the approval of said parcel map and the acceptance of any dedications shown thereon. RES. NO. 76-16 Approve RESOLUTION NO. 76-16 OF THE CITY REQUESTING ESTIMATE OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ASSESSED VALUATION REQUESTING THE ESTIMATE OF ASSESSED VALUATION (1501) FROM THE COUNTY ASSESSOR. RES. NO. 76-17 Approve RESOLUTION NO. 76-17 OF THE CITY APPOINTING COMMISSION COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES & COMMITTEE MEMBERS APPOINTING MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION, (1212 x 1201 x 1503) PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE, AND TRAFFIC COMMITTEE. RES. NO. 76-18 Approve RESOLUTION NO. 76-18 OF THE CITY CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES (306 x 1505) APPOINTING A MEMBER OF AND ALTERNATE MEMBER OF SAID COUNCIL OF SAID CITY TO THE CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE PURSUANT TO PART 3 OF DIVISION 10 OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE. ENVIRONMENTAL EXCISE TAX Deny appeal from Dayton Realty protesting the Dayton Realty Environmental Excise Tax on certain properties. (1501) APPEAL OF PAC DECISION RE: Deferred consideration of appeal of Manual SETBACK MODIFICATION #44 Real of PAC decision concerning Setback Modi- & 2ND STORY PERMIT #14 fication #44 and second story construction (1803) permit #14 until May 18, 1976. # # # # # # PUBLIC HEARING - Report of notice given by Public Works STREET NAME CHANGE & Director, the Mayor declared the hearing HOUSE NUMBER CHANGES open to consider a street name change (from (Avenida Corona & Avenida Corona to La Vista Verde) and a house La Vista Verde) number change on La Vista Verde. Public (1406) Works Director told Council that a petition had been received with a recommended house number system from the homeowners, but that the numbering system did not conform to the universally accepted practice of having odd and even numbers on opposite sides of the street, which could create problems of delays and confusion for such agencies as fire, police and emergency medical services. When this was pointed out to the originator of the petition, Mrs. Toland declined to modify her system to one developed by staff, Mr. Pikus said. Council 449 March 16, 1976 The following persons appeared and spoke in opposition to the street name change and the house numbering change citing safety factors, problems with mail delivery, and inconvenience of change over: John R. West, 14 Avenida Corona; Lee McGee, 30552 Avenida Corona; Dorothy Lendy, 30453 Avenida Corona; Barbara Brown, 30502 Avenida Corona; Joan Wilson, 30502 Avenida Corona; and Craig Stuck, 30538 Avenida Corona. Speaking in favor of Mrs. Toland's numbering system and the street name change were the following individuals: Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Toland, 30447 Avenida Corona, who said the present system of one digit numbers in between 5 digit numbers cre- ated confusion and the system of consecutive numbers would eliminate this; Kathy Collins, 30514 Avenida Corona; Sam Major, 30368 La Vista Verde; Ben Karmelich, 30519 La Vista Verde; and Dick Franklin, 30560 La Vista Verde. Mr. McGee re- butted the proponents' comments stating the problem was geographical not numerical. There being no further response to the call for testimony, the Mayor closed the hearing. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman Ruth, that the house numbering system as proposed by the residents be accepted with the street name Avenida Corona remaining as such. Motion failed with Councilman Ryan voting in favor of the motion. It was then moved by Councilman Ruth, seconded by Councilman Dyda, to refer the matter back to the homeowners' association with mat- ter to be brought back to the Council if a simple majority could be obtained for both the house numbering change and the street name change. Motion carried with Councilman Ryan voting in opposition. Mayor Buerk asked staff to work with home- owners to resolve matter as expeditiously as possible. RECESS At 9:45 p.m. the Mayor declared a ten-minute recess. The meeting reconvened at 10:00 p.m. with the same members present. ORD. 82 ADOPTING COUNTY BUILDING ORDINANCE NO. 82 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS CODE, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING VERDES ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE LOS ANGELES & MECHANICAL CODES COUNTY BUILDING CODE, THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY (201) ELECTRICAL CODE, THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY PLUMBING CODE, THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY MECH- ANICAL CODE, CONTAINED IN THE 1975 EDITION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY UNIFORM BUILDING LAWS PUBLISHED BY THE BUILDING NEWS, INC. , AS AMENDED, AND AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE was read by title, first reading having been given February 17. It was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ryan, to waive further reading and adopt the ordinance on the following roll call vote: AYES: Dyda, Ruth, M. Ryan, R. Ryan, Buerk NOES: None RES. NO. 76-14 Following a short presentation by a County SOLID WASTE representative, Mr. Charles Brisley, Council MANAGEMENT PLAN adopted RESOLUTION NO. 76-14 OF THE CITY (1402) COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES CONCURRING IN THE COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGE- MENT PLAN on unanimous motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ryan. ANALYSIS OF PALOS Planning Director briefed Council on staff's VERDES. PROPERTIES PLAN analysis of Palos Verdes Properties Develop- (701) ment Plan and stated that Palos Verdes Properties was asking for a method for den- sity transfer but that the City did not have such a mechanism. Mrs. Hightower identified the criteria used in the staff . analysis and stated that 16 of the parcels were consistent with the General Plan, including Parcel 1 which was consistent with institutional use but not residential, and that 11 parcels were not consistent with the General Plan. Mrs. Hightower recommended that Council table the proposal until Palos Verdes Properties pre- sented specific requests for General Plan amendments. Council 450 March 16, 1976 Mr. John Pollock, attorney for Palos Verdes Properties, asked for a continuance in order to allow additional time for them to study the staff analysis. Councilman Ryan's motion that the matter be tabled until Palos Verdes Properties submitted specific requests for amendments to the General Plan died for lack of second. Fol- lowing further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ruth, and carried unanimously, to table the matter until the meeting of April 20, 1976. NAMING HIGHLAND & Janet Smith, chairwoman of the Bi-Centennial CRESTMONT SITES Committee, presented the Committee's recom- (1201) mendations for renaming the Highland and Crestmont park sites. It was moved by Council- man Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ryan, and unanimously carried, to adopt the Committee's recommendations as follows: place article in April Newsletter requesting citizens forward name suggestions to Bi- Centennial Committee; Bi-Centennial Committee to select two names with the names announced in June Newsletter. CITY COUNCIL Mayor Buerk proposed the following as the 76-77 PROGRAM City Council's 1976-77 program: 1) `1'implemen- (310) tation of the Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan without compromising its principles; 2) fiscally responsible operation of our City government without increase in property tax rate; 3) elimination of red tape by streamlining existing ordinances and eliminating unnecessary review procedures; 4) improving the information and staff assistance to applicants for permits; 5) fine tuning of the Development Code. (We only should require permits where we are willing and where it is practical to enforce limitations. And we should eliminate unnecessary review procedures and make necessary ones as simple as pos- sible;) 6) review of County contracts especially for Animal Control. A new solu- tion has to be found in view of the County's cancellation of the old contract. But also the Parks and Recreation contract deserves review; 7) review of the cost effectiveness of the County Fire Protection and the status of our Paramedic Ser- vice; 8) the Council should do everything in its power to get the name change issue resolved so that we then also can select our City logo and so on; 9) we should work with the Council members in the other three Peninsula cities to achieve more cost effective services and make the Palos Verdes Peninsula a better community to live in." It was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ryan, and unanimously carried, to adopt the nine-point program outlined by the Mayor. APPEAL OF PC DECISION RE: Planning Director explained the Via 2nd Story Permit Campesina Country Club Homeowners Associ- Appellant: Via Campesina Country ation was appealing the Planning Commission's Club. Homeowners Association decision to uphold staff decision to grant (1203) a second story construction permit at 3458 Via Campesina. Those speaking in favor of the appeal were Nancy Werner, 5251 Rolling Ridge, who said the decision would be setting a precedent; Mr. C. R. Williams, 3508 Via Campesina, Lois Daluiso, 3460 Via Campesina, and Mr. Sam Chess, who cited their concerns for low density and overall impact on the neighborhood. Mr. Richard Meine, the applicant, urged Council to allow him to proceed with construction and stated that several of the appellants presently lived in two-story homes. It was moved by Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman Ruth, to postpone any de- cision until the Council could view the property. Motion failed with Council- members Ruth, M. Ryan and Buerk voting in opposition. Following further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilwoman Ryan, to uphold the Planning Commission's decision and deny the appeal. Motion carried with Council- man Ryan voting no. SUNSET TRANSIT LINE In response to a letter from Supervisor (1505) Baxter Ward concerning the Sunset Coast Rapid Transit Line, it was moved by Council- man Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ryan, to Council 451 March 16, 1976 ask staff to prepare a resolution requesting the RTD to place the issue on the June ballot at the same time disclaiming support of the proposal. Motion car- ried with Councilwoman Ryan abstaining. KUBICEK LETTER It was moved by Mayor Buerk, seconded by RE: GRADING Councilman Dyda, and carried unanimously, to (1203) receive and file Mr. Josef Kubicek's request for reconsideration of grading approval as the Mayor said he had received indication that Mr. Kubicek was withdrawing his request. WATER COMPANY Following discussion, it was moved by Mayor RATE INCREASE Buerk, seconded by Councilman Ruth, and (1601) carried unanimously, to send a letter to the II/ Public Utilities Commission protesting the proposed rate increase by California Water Service Company and requesting the PUC generate incentives and start a program to increase productivity and cost effectiveness with no programmed raises. At the same time, Council asked that letter request a response from the PUC as to how they plan to implement the items called out by the Council. CLOSURE OF HOLLYWOOD- It was moved by Councilman Ryan, seconded BURBANK AIRPORT by Mayor Buerk, to receive and file the (310) letter from the City of Burbank requesting financial support for the development of an EIR concerning the closure of the Hollywood- Burbank airport. RES. NO. 76-13 It was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded REGISTER OF DEMANDS by Councilman Ryan, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 76-13 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,320,757.19, DEMAND NUMBERS 2015 THROUGH 2092, on the following roll call vote: AYES: Dyda, Ruth, M. Ryan, R. Ryan, Buerk NOES: None COUNCIL COMMITTEES Following discussion of Council committees & ASSIGNMENTS and assignments, it was moved by Councilman (306) Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ruth, and car- ried unanimously to adopt the committees as identified; and on motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman Dyda, and unanimously carried, to approve committee assignments as corrected. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT It was agreed that the Planning Director COMMITTEE and Councilwoman Ryan would work together (1803) regarding recommendations for appointment of Environmental Assessment Committee mem- bers and report back at the next meeting. RES. 76-15 It was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded SETTING PUBLIC HEARING by Councilman Ryan, and carried unanimously FOR UNDERGROUNDING to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 76-15 OF THE CITY (P.V. Drive West) COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES (901) SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE WHETHER PUBLIC NECES- SITY, HEALTH, SAFETY, OR WELFARE, REQUIRES THE FORMATION OF AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT IN THE AREA ALONG AND ADJACENT TO PALOS VERDES DRIVE WEST, BERRYHILL DRIVE AND CERTAIN POLE LINE EASEMENTS. GATE AT CREST ROAD Following discussion, it was moved by ENTRANCE TO ROLLING HILLS Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman (310) Ryan, to send a letter to the City of Rolling Hills thanking them for their co- operation and concern for Rancho Palos 452 Council March 16, 1976 Verdes' residents concerning matters of landscaping and trash pick-up along the Crest Road boundary and particularly during the street alteration process currently underway at the gate. DUMPING Councilman Ryan reported that dumping was Crest Road going on along Crest Road and asked if (1801) measures could be taken to restrict it. Fol- lowing discussion, it was moved by Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman Dyda, and carried to ask staff to strengthen anti-dumping fines, ordinances and enforcement. SB 1500 It was moved by Councilman Ryan, seconded by Court Fines Councilman Dyda, and carried, to request (602) staff to write to members of the Senate Judiciary Committee and local legislators indicating opposition to Senate Bill 1500 which proposes to appropriate to the State General Fund 50 percent of Vehicle Code fines and forfeitures presently allocated to cities. SCHOOL SITES It was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by (1401 x 1201) Councilman Ruth, and unanimously carried, to authorize City Manager to sign necessary con- tracts and paperwork in connection with pur- chase of the surplus school sites of Crestmont and Highland from the School District. ADJOURNMENT At 1:15 a.m. , it was moved by Councilwoman Ryan, seconded by Councilman Dyda, and car- ried to adjourn the meeting. MAYOR LEONARD G. WOOD, CITY CLERK AND EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COUNCIL By ,,, _ . - � ice• Vuty • Council 453 March 16, 1976