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CC MINS 19760706 ADJ • M I NUT E S RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL Regular Adjourned Meeting July 6, 1976 Mayor Buerk called the meeting to order at 7:40 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 M. Ryan, Dyda, Ruth and Mayor Buerk ABSENT: R. Ryan Also present were City Manager Leonard G. Wood, Director of Public Works Dennis Pikus, Acting City Attorney Jeff Garland, Administrative Assistant Trish Eby, Director of Planning Sharon W. Hightower, Administrative Services Officer George Wunderlin and Deputy City Clerk Mary Jo Lofthus. CEREMONIAL MATTER Mayor Buerk presented Jane Trefts, retiring (304) member from the Planning Commission, with a proclamation from the City commending Mrs. Trefts for her involvement in the development and refinement of the City's land use policy. AUDIENCE QUESTIONS Ms. Susan Beran, 19 Packet Road, stated that she would defer her comments until Item 24 - the Beach Committee Report. AGENDA APPROVAL Councilwoman Ryan requested that Item 24 (Beach Committee Report) be put under Con- tinued Business. Councilman Ruth requested that Item No. 5 be removed from the Consent Calendar and placed under Resolutions. Councilwoman Ryan requested a report from the City Attorney on Items 16 through 22. City Manager Wood requested that these items be taken off the agenda and be discussed in executive session at the next council meeting. City Manager Wood requested that Item 8 be removed from the agenda until the hospitals involved had an opportunity to discuss the matter among themselves. Mayor Buerk inquired of the Council if there was any objection to his writing a letter to Mayor Mason Rose of Rolling Hills indicating that our Council did not wish to interfere in this matter. The request was unanimously carried by the motion of Councilman Dyda, with seconding by Councilman Ruth. WAIVER OF FULL READING OF It was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS Councilman Ruth, and unanimously carried to waive further reading in full of all ordi- nances 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. MINUTES Approved, as presented, the minutes of the meetings of June 3, June 10 and June 15, 1976. WATER SYSTEM Approved Water System and release of bond on P.M. 2703 P.M. 2703 on property located at Vanderlip Drive, Portuguese Bend. PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT Approved acceptance of Chip Seal Work on Palos NO. 76-9 Verdes Drive South. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 Easements accepted and City Clerk authorized ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS to execute them on behalf of the City. 4 9 2 Council RESOLUTION NO. 76-41 Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 76-41 - A RESOLUTION (Residency Requirements) OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO (106) PALOS VERDES ESTABLISHING RESIDENCY REQUIRE- MENTS FOR MEMBERS OF COMMISSIONS AND COMMIT- TEES FOR THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES. RESOLUTION NO. 76-42 Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 76-42 - A RESOLUTION (Vehicle Abatement) OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO (1206 17 01) PALOS VERDES PROVIDING FOR A CONTRACT WITH THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL FOR ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT PARTICIPATION. RESOLUTION NO. 76-43 Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 76-43 - A RESOLUTION (Sales Tax Records) OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO (1501) PALOS VERDES AUTHORIZING EXAMINATION OF SALES AND USE TAX RECORDS BY CITY MANAGER OR ANY DESIGNATE STAFF OR EMPLOYEE OF SUCH OFFICE. # # # 11 RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 76-44 Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 76-44 - A RESOLUTION (Bicycle Lane) OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO (112) PALOS VERDES ESTABLISHING A BICYCLE LANE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF WHITLEY COLLINS DRIVE. APPOINTMENT TO Upon motion by Councilman Ruth, with seconding PLANNING COMMISSION by Councilman Dyda, and unanimously carried, (1212) Mel Hughes, 28017 San Nicolas Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, was appointed to fill the vacancy on the Planning Commission. RESOLUTION NO. 76-45 Upon motion by Councilman Dyda, seconded by BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1976-77 Councilman Ruth and unanimously adopted, (602) RESOLUTION NO. 76-45 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ADOPTING AN EXPENDITURE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1976-77. On roll call: AYES: Dyda, Ruth, M. Ryan and Buerk NOES: None ABSENT: R. Ryan BEACH COMMITTEE REPORT Councilwoman Ryan proposed the order of dis- (109) cussion to be followed on this matter. She indicated she would follow the items as outlined in the Beach Committee's Report of June '23, 1976. City Manager Wood reported on the various preparations that had been made for the anticipated crush of traffic for the holiday weekend, indicating that road signs had been installed on July 2. Community Relations Deputy Charles Engelbart described the conditions that existed in the area over the holiday weekend, indicating that the situation was well under control at all times, with the park never really being full on either Saturday or Sunday. At this point in the discussion, the parking problem was discussed, with Council- woman Ryan voicing her choice to be a reservation system such as the County has at the Getty Museum. Susan Beran, Secretary of the West Portuguese Bend Homeowners Association, ex- pressed her concerns relating to the parking problems in the neighborhood, along with the apparent resulting trash problem. She inquired as to the status of the street vacation matter and whether or not a final decision had been reached. Director of Public Works Dennis Pikus reported that he would be making a full Council 493 July 6, 1976 report to the Council at the next Council meeting on the matter of street closure. Bob Haas, 18 Seacove Drive, a resident of the area, also voiced his concern with the weekend parking in that area. Richard Bates, 16 Barkentine, also a resident of the area, stated that he felt it was the responsibility of the County of Los Angeles to provide a solution to the parking in the area. Bob Pelton, 2 Packet Road, further described the parking situation, but also stated that he felt that parking spaces should be provided for the handicapped. John Whalen, 13 Clipper Road, voiced his disapproval of the street closure aspect and recommended that the situation be placed before the Department of Fish and Game or the County Department of Beaches for solution. After a discussion as to the appropriate wording or the action to be taken by the City, Councilman Dyda motioned, with seconding by Councilwoman Ryan and unanimously carried, that the City Council of Rancho Palos Verdes request the County and the Department of Beaches to abide by the court order limiting parking to 150 cars at Abalone Cove until such time as an EIR has been prepared and reviewed. City Manager Wood listed some measures that will be implemented to discourage il- legal parking, such as the recently passed law whereby parking violations would become part of a driver's record. Mayor Buerk instructed the staff to estimate the amount of revenue the City would be entitled to resulting from parking citations being issued. Councilman Dyda motioned, with Councilwoman Ryan seconding, and unanimously carried, that the City restrict parking with a no stopping--tow away provision on both sides of Palos Verdes Drive South, between Barkentine and Schooner Drive. Councilman Dyda further requested the City Attorney to investigate what was avail- able in the way of recourse the City for mitigating something that is not of our own doing but impacted by some other governmental agency. Councilman Ruth requested that a recommendation be sent to the Traffic Committee for a no "U" turn sign on Palos Verdes Drive South at the entrance to Portuguese Bend at Narcissa Drive. Councilman Dyda motioned, with seconding by Councilwoman Ryan and unanimously carried, that in our letter to the County we recommend that provision be made for parking for the handicapped in that area. Councilwoman Ryan motioned, with seconding by Councilman Dyda, and unanimously carried, that the City ask the Department of Beaches to initiate a pilot project of reserving 25 parking spaces at Abalone Cove. Officer Engelbart diagrammed on the board the problems posed with the installation of left turn pockets at the entrance to the park. It was the consensus of the Council that the installation of the left turn pockets be postponed. Council directed the City Manager to meet with the Beach Committee to begin work on these matters in the interest of the City. Councilman Dyda motioned, with seconding by Councilman Ruth, and unanimously carried, that the Council request that the Beach Department identify the physical, facility, staffing, and environmental considerations which determine the capacity of a beach park, identify applicable criteria, and state approximate values for factors which apply. After a discussion as to what areas should be included in the Rancho Palos Verdes Shoreline proposal, Councilman Dyda motioned, with seconding by Councilman Ruth and unanimously carried, to accept the proposals presented by the Oceangraphic Society as outlined in their report of May 19, 1976. RECESS At 9:25 p.m. Mayor Buerk declared a ten-minute recess. At 9:35 p.m. the meeting reconvened with the same members present. Council July 6, 1976 494 TRAFFIC SIGNAL Public Works Director Dennis Pikus summarized MAINTENANCE CONTRACT from his memo of June 21 to the City Manager (1405) which outlined the features of the new traffic signal maintenance control agreement. The Director recommended that a clause be added to empower the company to proceed with extraordinary maintenance without prior authorization only if the Public Works Director cannot be contacted and the Sheriff felt that it was necessary to complete repairs for traffic safety. Upon motion by Councilwoman Ryan, seconded by Council- man Dyda and unanimously carried, the Mayor was authorized to sign the Traffic Signal Maintenance Contract with Superior Signal Service. On roll call: AYES: M. Ryan, Dyda, Ruth, Buerk NOES: None ABSENT: R. Ryan HEIGHT VARIATION APPEAL Director of Planning Sharon Hightower summarized H. Hildreth from her memorandum of June 29 to the City (1211 x 701) Manager outlining the appeal procedure. Upon motion by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Council- woman Ryan and unanimously carried, it was moved to grant Mr. Hildreth a 90-day extension to appeal the decision of the Planning Commission. Council also instruc- ted staff to send Mr. Hildreth a copy of the pertinent ordinance regarding height regulations. At this point in the meeting, it was motioned by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ruth and unanimously carried, that discussion on Item 13 (Letter from Rancho Palos Verdes Amateur Radio Club re Disaster Support Organization) should be deferred until after discussion of Item 15 (Report from the Parks and Recreation Committee) . SAN GABRIEL VALLEY After a brief discussion on the selection pro- RTD DIRECTOR cess for a director representative for the RTD (306 x 310 x 1505) Board of Directors, it was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilwoman Ryan and unani- mously carried, that Mayor Buerk be authorized to cast his vote on behalf of the City in the selection of a new RTD representative. PARKS & RECREATION Al Rosenthal, Chairman of the Parks and COMMITTEE REPORT Recreation Committee, reported to the Council (Summer Use of Nike Site) on his committee's recommendations for Summer (1201) Use of the Nike Site. City Manager reported that the Staff could not concur with the Com- mittee's recommendation inasmuch as security would have to provided for any use of the Nike Site and the City was not able to provide that at the present time. After a discussion of this matter, it was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ruth and unanimously carried, that staff was to implement the recommen- dations of the Parks and Recreation Committee for Summer Use of the Nike Site, and should develop a fee structure, policy and provision for security. FRANK A. VANDERLIP Al Rosenthal stressed the Parks and Recreation MEMORIAL PARK Committee's desire for the development of (1201) this park. After further discussion of the matter, it was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ruth that development of this park should be deferred until completion of the proposed parklands and recreation needs assessment work plan. On roll call: AYES: Dyda, Ruth and Buerk NOES: M. Ryan ABSENT: R. Ryan PROPOSED PARKLAND AND Upon motion by Councilman Dyda, seconded by RECREATION NEEDS ASSESSMENT Councilman Ruth and unanimously carried, WORK PLAN Council voted to endorse the Proposed Work (1201) Summary Plan. Council 495 July 6, 1976 LETTER FROM Paul Weiz reported on his organization's field RANCHO PALOS VERDES day which was held at the Nike Site on June 26. AMATEUR RADIO CLUB He reiterated his association's desire to participate in any disaster preparedness plan that was to be developed by the City. City Manager Wood reported on the characteristics of the Nike Site; the City's responsibilities in regard to the use of the Site and named some of the organiza- tions that had requested use of the Site. He listed some of the alternative uses for the Site as outlined in his memorandum of June 15, 1976, to the Council. He concluded that the staff had not made any recommendation but wanted this situation to be brought to the Council's attention. It was the final consensus of the Council that use of the Nike Site should not be determined until a complete Parks and Recreation Plan had been developed. Peter Bon Hagen, a representative from the Rancho Palos Verdes Amateur Radio Club, expressed his organization's desire to use one of the buildings on the lower Nike Site. Upon motion by Mayor Buerk, seconded by Councilman Dyda, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the Fire and Disaster Preparedness Committee should analyze the use of amateur radio communications in this respect. REGISTER OF DEMANDS It was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by RESOLUTION NO. 76-40 Councilman Ruth and unanimously carried, to (1504) adopt RESOLUTION NO. 76-40 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $602,318.83, DEMAND NUMBERS 2403 THROUGH 2458. On roll call: AYES: M. Ryan, Dyda, Ruth and Buerk NOES: None ABSENT: R. Ryan SANITATION DISTRICT Mayor Buerk reported to the Council on the MEETING background of the strike of the Sanitation District workers and listed some of the features of the current contract negotiations. The Mayor further reported on his inability to get in touch with County Supervisor James Hayes prior to and after the voting on the County Budget. The Mayor also reported that the minutes of the County Supervisor's budget hearings would not be available for two months. After further discussion of the matter, Councilman Dyda moved, with seconding by Councilman Ruth, and unanimously carried, that the Mayor was authorized to request on behalf of the City the voting records of each of the supervisors, and specifically the voting record of Supervisor James Hayes, on the budget. ADJOURNMENT At 11:04 p.m. it was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilwoman Ryan and unanimously carried, to adjourn the meeting. 4/ //44111'AIE',, MAYOR LEONARD G. WOOD, CITY CLERK AND EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COUNCIL By -1_ 40 i r.iiiri...4 Or (puty 0 4 9 6 Council J u 6, 1976 76 Y