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CC MINS 19760615 ADJ MINUTES RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL Regular Adjourned Meeting June 15, 1976 Mayor Buerk called the meeting to order at 7:39 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 announced as follows: PRESENT: Councilmembers R. Ryan, M. Ryan, Dyda, Ruth and Mayor Buerk ABSENT: None Also present were City Manager Leonard G. Wood, Director of Public Works Dennis Pikus, City Attorney Pat Coughlan, Administrative Assistant Trish Eby, Director of Planning Sharon W. Hightower, Community Services Officer Tom Bandy, Administra- tive Services Officer George Wunderlin and Deputy City Clerk Mary Jo Lofthus. CEREMONIAL MATTER Mayor Buerk presented Fred Zimmer, retiring (304) member from the Parks and Recreation Commit- tee, with a proclamation recognizing Mr. Zimmer's personal involvement for the betterment of community life. AUDIENCE QUESTIONS Mr. Robert Henry requested action on the ap- proval of grading on the driveway for a home that he is building on Via Colinita. Council directed Mr. Henry to meet with the Planning Department to review the building de- sign plans for the lot. Mr. John Beringer, President of Mediterranea Homeowners Association, commended the Mayor on his presentation to the County Board of Supervisors at the budget hearing on June 14, 1976. Members of Girl Scout Troop 1449 made a presentation to the Council regarding the bikeway on Whitley Collins Drive and Highridge to serve Ridgecrest Intermediate School. Approximately 250 feet of this bikeway on Whitley Collins Drive is located within the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. They made a presentation showing the bike- way signs and striping that would be needed and requested that Council review the project and take the necessary steps to install these signs. Council approved the concept with the provision that a more detailed report be made by the Public Works Director at the next Council meeting. The Scout Troop indicated that they would like this project completed around the first week of July; the Public Works Depart- ment currently has it scheduled for the second week of July. AGENDA APPROVAL It was moved by Councilman Ruth, seconded by Councilwoman Ryan and carried, that Item 10, Letter from the City of Rolling Hills re Expanded Medical Services at Torrance Memorial Hospital, be continued so that rep- resentatives from the hospital could be present at the Council meeting to present their case to the City. City Manager Wood indicated that the letter from South Bay Hospital should also be reviewed at the same time. It was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ruth and unanimously car- ried, that the Agenda as amended be approved. WAIVER OF FULL READING OF It was moved by Councilwoman Ryan, seconded ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS by Councilman Dyda and unanimously carried, 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. Council June 15, 1976 485 CONSENT CALENDAR On motion by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilwoman Ryan and unanimously carried, items on the consent calendar were approved as follows: MINUTES Approved, as presented, Minutes of Council Meeting of June 1, 19 76. CLAIM OF JOSEPHINE CENTOFANTI Claim denied. (303) PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT #76-7 Accepted. (SLURRY SEAL PROJECT) (1404) RESOLUTION NO. 76-39 Approved a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO FAU FUNDS PALOS VERDES ACCEPTING ASSIGNMENT BY THE (601) CITY OF ROLLING HILLS TO THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES VERDES ONE-HALF OF THE THREE- YEAR APPORTIONMENT OF FEDERAL AID URBAN FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEARS OF 1973-74, 1974-75, AND 1975-76. CDP CONTRACT EXTENSION Approved. (601) # # # # # RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION RE RESIDENCY This resolution as presented was rejected by REQUIREMENT FOR COMMISSION the Council. After discussion, it was mo- AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS tioned by Councilman Ruth, seconded by Council- (305) man Dyda that the resolution should be amended to add a section which would identify a period of time for replacement not to exceed 60 days, and to present it at the next regular City Council meeting. On roll call: AYES: R. Ryan, M. Ryan, Ruth, Dyda NOES: Buerk RESOLUTION 76-38 Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 76-38 OF THE CITY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENT COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES 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. COASTAL LEGISLATION The Council reviewed a letter from Supervisor (309) James A. Hayes and a report from the County of Los Angeles Department of Regional Planning stating certain recommendations to be included in coastal legislation. Councilwoman Ryan reported that within the past few days the Beilenson Bill had died in committee and that there was no further action planned on the Bill. After a discussion of the consequences of such an event, it was the consensus of the Council that the City should communicate to our State legislators the City's concern for the timely passage of effective legislation. Upon motion by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ryan and unanimously carried, staff was directed to pre- pare mailgrams to be sent to State Assemblyman Beverly, State Senator Stevens and State Senator Wedworth expressing such concern. Councilwoman Ryan suggested that a copy of this communication be sent to the League of California Cities. FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS Community Services Officer Tom Bandy reported (305) to the Council that the Kiwanis Club had fulfilled all of the requirements for is- suance of a permit by the Los Angeles County Fire Department for the Fourth of July Fireworks display at Marineland. Mr. Patrick Steward, a licensed pyrotechnician for the Kiwanis Club, presented evidence of a certificate of insurance covering 486 Council June 15, 1976 the event. Upon motion by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ryan and unani- mously carried, the fireworks display for the Fourth of July to be held at Marineland was approved. LETTER FROM GOLDEN COVE Upon motion by Councilman Dyda, seconded by SHOPPING CENTER Councilman Ryan and unanimously carried, it (203) was decided that the matter of the contri- bution to the Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce be considered at the budget session. After the above motion was made, Ron Julian, Secretary of the Merchants Association at Golden Cove requested permission to appear before the Council to express his association's concerns over the use of the anticipated $1,000 contribution. Mrs. Schimmenti, also a member of the Merchant's Association, also expressed further opinions as to the use of the City's contribution to the Chamber. After further discussion of the matter, it was the consensus of the Council that the aforemen- tioned motion would stand. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Mayor Buerk distributed copies of his presentation to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors at their budget session on June 14. He reported that Supervisor James Hayes contacted him by phone and assured him that he was very supportive of cuts in the County budget. The Mayor also indicated that he had sent letters to each of the supervisors with a copy of his presentation and requested each one of them to respond to him. The Mayor also stated that support should also be soli- cited from other cities in requesting cuts in the County budget. Councilman Dyda mentioned that he would be attending a meeting of the Contract Cities and intended to present the City's position at that meeting and urge some supportive action from the organization. The Mayor thanked the staff for their efforts made on behalf of coordinating the arrangements for the bus service to the County Administrative Offices. Councilman Ryan motioned, with seconding by Councilman Dyda, and unanimously car- ried, that the Mayor be authorized to urge the supervisors and members of LAFCO to move quickly on the passage of the Alatorre Bill. SCAG Councilman Ruth reported that he had at- (310) tended a task force meeting on goals and policies adopted by SCAG. He also briefed the Council on his attendance at an Emergency Operation Center practice conducted by the City of Long Beach at their Nike site. He gave further background as to that City's use of their Nike site. A discussion ensued as to what might be the appropriate use for the City's Nike site. It was concluded that in order for the Council to get a firsthand view of the Long Beach site, Councilman Ruth would arrange for a visit to the Nike site by the Council members. CITY MANAGER REPORTS ANIMAL CONTROL CONTRACT The City Manager summarized briefly some of FISCAL YEAR 1976-77 the aspects of the Animal Control Agreement (104) with the recommendation that the contract be approved by the Council. Mayor Buerk complimented the City Manager and Councilman Dyda for the work they had done on this contract. He also suggested that the City send a letter to Supervisor James Hayes for the part he played in completing this agreement. Upon motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilwoman Ryan and unanimously carried, the Amendment to Agreement for Animal Control Services with the County of Los Angeles for Fiscal Year 1976-77 was approved. R.P.V. AMATEUR RADIO Community Services Officer Tom Bandy sum- ASSOCIATION marized to the Council his report of June 15, (305) 1976, to the City Manager on the use of the 4 8 7 Council June 15, 1976 the City, Council_ Meeting Room by the association, noting that some of the quali- fying provisions for the use of these facilities had not been met; however, that the club was seeking to remedy their shortcomings. Mr. Paul Weis, representing the club, appeared before the Council and expressed appreciation for Tom Bandy's help in aiding this activity. He indicated that since the club had not yet acquired the required amount of insurance for the pro- ject, there was the possibility that it might have to be scrubbed. A discussion followed as to what was the appropriate amount of insurance needed by the radio club for this activity and it was concluded that the City Manager should investigate the appropriate level of insurance. Upon motion by Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman Dyda, and unanimously car- ried, the use of the City Council meeting room by the R.P.V. Amateur Radio Associ- ation was approved with the proviso that the City Manager investigate the proper level of insurance for this activity. Mrs. DeDe Hicks, a resident of the City, inquired whether television and stereo reception would be hindered by the erection of the radio club's antennas. Mr. Weis responded that it was very unlikely that there would be interference. On roll call: AYES: R. Ryan, M. Ryan, Dyda, Ruth and Buerk NOES: None STREET VACATION PROCEDURE City Attorney Pat Coughlan reported to the (1408) Council on the various highway codes per- taining to the subject matter. He pointed out to the Council that there existed two major problems with this street vacation procedure: assuring street maintenance and the cost of preparing a legal descrip- tion map of the area. The Council discussed the procedure whereby assurance could be made for sufficient funding of the street maintenance aspect of this project, it appearing that the best means would be through deed restrictions. Richard Bates, a resident of the area, appeared before the Council and indicated that the expenses associated with street closure had not been presented to the residents. Mr. Frank Friedman, President of the West Portuguese Bend Homeowners Association, summarized his organization's petition which had been circulated to the residents of the area and further indicated that road maintenance costs had been discussed with those participating in the petition. After a discussion of the procedure to be followed on this issue, it was the con- sensus of the Council that the staff should develop a policy recommendation on street closure and present to the Council. BEACH COMMITTEE Councilwoman Ryan reported that there would (109) be a meeting of the Beach Committee next Wednesday and that the Millers' report would be presented for review. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 10:06 p.m. Councilman Ryan motioned, with seconding by Councilwoman Ryan and unanimously carried, that the meeting be adjourned to executive session to con- sider matters of litigation. Council reconvened at 10:15 p.m. with no action taken. ADJOURNMENT At 11:55 p.m. it was moved, seconded and carried to adjourn the meeting to June 29, 1976, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers for a public hearing on the budget. /7glogivA( LEONARD G. WOOD, CITY CLERK AND ;;;14446.%AYOR EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COUNCIL By At4 0 fizz' /eputyl Council 488 June 15, 1976