CC MINS 19761207 M I N U T E S
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
December 7, 1976
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified
School District Building, 30942 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rancho Palos Verdes. Follow-
ing the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: Councilmembers Ruth, Ryan, Dyda and Mayor Buerk
ABSENT: None
Also present were City Manager Leonard Wood, Director of Planning Sharon W.
Hightower, Administrative Assistant Trish Eby, Director of Public Works Dennis
Pikus, City Attorney Patrick Coughlan, Community Services Officer Tom Bandy,
Administrative Services Officer George Wunderlin and Deputy City Clerk Mary Jo
Lof thus.
AUDIENCE QUESTIONS Mrs. Elza Cortes, President of the Miraleste
Hills Homeowners Association, addressed the
Council regarding the problems relating to
the criteria used in determining two story homes.
After discussion of the matter by Council, it was the consensus of opinion that
the most appropriate way of handling this would be to refer the matter to staff
for study.
Mr. Jan Gaillard, 26940 Basswood, among other things, questioned the appraisal of
his home by the County Assessor's Office.
AGENDA APPROVAL On motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by
Councilman Ryan, and unanimously carried,
the Agenda was approved as amended, adding
discussion of the following: possible purchase of a Council voting machine and
the Miraleste Fire Station. Items 14 and 9(a) were deleted from the Agenda.
WAIVER OF FULL READING OF Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Council-
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS man Ruth and carried, to waive further
reading in full of all ordinances and reso-
lutions adopted at this meeting with consent
to the waiver of reading to be deemed to be given by all councilmembers after
reading of the title, unless specific request was made at that time for the read-
ing of such ordinance or resolution.
CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Council-
man Ryan and carried, that the Consent
Calendar be approved.
MINUTES Approved as presented, the minutes of the
City Council meeting of November 16, 1976.
DAYTON REALTY COMPANY Denied request from Dayton Realty Company
ENVIRONMENTAL EXCISE TAX for refund of environmental excise tax on
REFUND certain properties within the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes.
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REQUEST FOR REFUND The Director of Planning reviewed the pro-
Applicant: Harry Bradley cedure that had been followed in this matter,
(1804) stating that it had been continued from the
Council meeting of November 16, 1976 because
of a lack of quorum vote on refunding to
Mr. Bradley a portion of the fee paid by him for a height variation request.
Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and unanimously carried, that
the request for refund be denied because the evidence showed that initially there
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was a height variation and staff time was spent on the matter and therefore there
was a lack of justification for the refund.
There being no objection, the Mayor so ordered.
MUNICIPAL ELECTION It was moved by Councilman Ryan, seconded by
(501) Councilman Ruth and unanimously carried, to
accept staff recommendations to set a limit
of 200 words on the Candidate's Statement;
require all candidates who elect to submit a Candidate's Statement to bear the
average unit cost of printing the statement in English and translation into
Spanish and that all candidates who elect to have the statements printed to de-
posit $200 with the City at the time they submit their statement; and, Spanish
copies of the Candidate's Statement be supplied only to those persons requesting
same.
CREST ROAD MEDIAN The Director of Public Works outlined the
AND "U" TURN PROHIBITION plan for the striping and installation of
(1503) signs and the cost of this plan as outlined
in his memorandum of December 7, 1976 to the
City Manager.
Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and unanimously carried, to
accept the recommendations of the staff to install medians, striping and markers
along Crest Road and to defer installation of the No "U" Turn signs until a later
time.
On the following roll call vote, the Council authorized the expenditure of $6,900
for the implementation of this plan.
AYES: Ruth, Ryan, Dyda and Buerk
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT It was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by
ACT FUNDING Councilman Ryan and carried unanimously, not
(601) to apply for funds for 1977-78.
There being no objection, the Mayor so ordered.
WAIVER OF LICENSE FEE Following a report by the Administrative
(202) Services Officer on the facts of this matter
as outlined in his memorandum of November 24,
1976 to the City Manager, Councilman Dyda
moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and unanimously carried, to deny waiver of the
City business license fee to Mr. Ronald Lloyd.
INDIAN PEAK ROAD On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by
BICYCLE TRAIL Councilman Ruth and unanimously carried,
(112) Council approved the bid of the John W.
Tiedemann Co. for $30,402.15 for Project
76-15, Alternate A. On roll call vote:
AYES: Ruth, Ryan, Dyda and Buerk
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and unanimously carried, that
all future City contracts will be renegotiated on the basis of not to exceed the
unit rate bid, regardless of the difference in the actual units used versus the
estimates submitted by the City in the bid.
There being no objection, the Mayor so ordered.
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ANTI-RECESSION FISCAL After summaries of this program were pre-
ASSISTANCE (PUBLIC WORKS sented by the Administrative Services Officer
EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 1976) and the Director of Planning, Councilman Ryan
(601) moved, seconded by Councilman Ruth and
unanimously carried, to approve the expendi-
ture of $3,000 for Item 1(a) as presented in
the Director's memorandum of November 30, 1976 to the City Manager. On roll call
vote:
AYES: Ruth, Ryan, Dyda and Buerk
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda and carried, to approve items
1(b) , 2 and 3 in concept.
There being no objection, the Mayor so ordered.
RECESS At 9:40 p.m. Mayor Buerk declared a ten
minute recess. Council reconvened at 10:00
p.m. with the same members present.
RESOLUTION NO. 76-82 RESOLUTION NO. 76-82 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
PROHIBITED STOPPING ZONES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
ON THE EAST SIDE OF VERDES PROVIDING FOR PROHIBITED STOPPING
PALOS VERDES DRIVE WEST ZONES ON THE EAST SIDE OF PALOS VERDES DRIVE
(1503) WEST was read by title.
It was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ryan and unanimously car-
ried, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 76-82.
RESOLUTION NO. 76-83 RESOLUTION NO. 76-83 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
ESTABLISHING TURNING CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
REGULATIONS VERDES ESTABLISHING SPECIAL TURNING REGULA-
(1503) TIONS AT CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS WITHIN THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES was read by title.
On motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ryan and unanimously carried,
to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 76-83.
RESOLUTION NO. 76-84 RESOLUTION NO. 76-84 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
ESTABLISHING STOP REGULATIONS CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
AT CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS VERDES ESTABLISHING STOP REGULATIONS AT
CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES was read by title.
It was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ryan and unanimously car-
ried, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 76-84.
SEA COVE TRAFFIC BARRIER The Director of Public Works reported from
(1503) his memorandum of November 23, 1976 to the
City Manager wherein he outlined the back-
ground on this proposed barrier. Dave
Diestel, Chairman of the Traffic Committee, and Frank Friedman, President of the
West Portuguese Bend Homeowners Association, appeared before the Council and
stated their support in favor of this barrier.
Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and carried unanimously, to
adopt the recommendation of the staff and the Traffic Committee to construct a
barrier to southbound traffic at a point 150 feet south of Palos Verdes Drive
South and install the appropriate signs.
There being no objection, the Mayor so ordered.
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RESOLUTION NO. 76-85 RESOLUTION NO. 76-85 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
PROVIDING FOR PROHIBITED CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
STOPPING ZONES VERDES PROVIDING FOR PROHIBITED STOPPING
ZONES ON BOTH SIDES OF SEA COVE DRIVE was
read by title.
Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and unanimously carried, to
adopt RESOLUTION NO. 76-85.
There being no objection, the Mayor so ordered.
RESOLUTION NO. 76-86 RESOLUTION NO. 76-86 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
SPEED LIMITS CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS ON VARIOUS
STREETS WITHIN THE CITY was introduced by
title.
Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and unanimously carried, to
adopt RESOLUTION NO. 76-86.
There being no objection, the Mayor so ordered.
HIGHRIDGE ROAD BIKE PATH Ray Mathys, a member of the Traffic Committee,
(112) presented to the Council his analysis of the
three proposals for the Highridge Bike Path.
Since it was apparent that both the Traffic
Committee of Rolling Hills Estates and Rancho Palos Verdes had reached an impasse
in their discussion of this bikeway, the Mayor requested staff to draft a letter
for his signature whereby this analysis could be transmitted and a meeting arranged
for with Mayor Anderson of Rolling Hills Estates.
Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and carried, that Mayor Buerk
should meet with Mayor Anderson of Rolling Hills Estates to discuss this bikepath.
There being no objection , the Mayor so ordered.
Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Mayor Buerk and carried, that the Traffic Com-
mittee should study the intersection of Palos Verdes Drive East and South where
it intersects with Forrestal and Schooner and try to develop a safer design for
these three intersections. Councilman Ruth requested that a similar study be
conducted for the intersection of Palos Verdes Drive West and Narcissa Drive.
There being no objection, the Mayor so ordered.
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE Nomination of candidates to fill the vacancy
(1205) on the Environmental Committee was deferred
until the Council Meeting of December 21,
1976.
EIR #7 Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Council-
(Proposed subdivision - man Dyda and carried, that this matter be
Calle de Suenos) referred to the Traffic Committee.
RESURFACING OF Appearing before the Council in support of
MIRALESTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL the request for funds to resurface the
TENNIS COURTS Miraleste Elementary School tennis courts
(1201) was Virginia Cohn, President of the
Miraleste Homeowners Association.
Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and unanimously carried, that
contingent upon the School District resurfacing the three older courts at Miraleste
High School, the City would contribute $5,000 to rework the courts at Miraleste
Elementary School. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ryan, Ruth, Dyda & Buerk. Noes: None.
HEIGHT VARIATION CRITERIA The City Attorney reported to the Council on
(1804) his meeting with the Planning Commission
where it was determined that this ordinance
was originally designed to prevent view
obstruction.
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HILDRETH APPEAL FOR Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman
HEIGHT VARIATION Ruth and carried, that the appeal period for
(1804) Howard Hildreth be extended an additional 30
days.
The Mayor requested that taking into consideration the comments of the City
Attorney on the height variation ordinance that the staff come back with an analy-
sis of problem presented by Mrs. Cortes earlier in the meeting regarding height
variation.
REGISTER OF DEMANDS Approved upon motion of Councilman Dyda,
(1504) seconded by Councilman Ruth and unanimously
carried, RESOLUTION NO. 76-81 - A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $500,703.61, DEMAND
NUMBERS 2899 THROUGH 2948. On roll call vote:
AYES: Ruth, Ryan, Dyda and Buerk
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
VOTING MACHINE Councilman Ryan requested that the staff in-
(307) vestigate the possible purchase of a Council
voting machine such as the one used by the
City of Lomita at the Council meetings.
ORAL COMMUNICATION SECTION Council requested the staff to prepare a
OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS procedure whereby there would be a set limit
(307) on the presentations made at the oral commu-
nication section of the Council meetings.
MIRALESTE FIRE STATION Mayor Buerk reported on his meeting with
(603) Fire Chief Paul Schneider to discuss the
new fire station to be built in the Miraleste
area of the City. The Mayor stated that contingent upon Council approval, he
volunteered the services of the City Attorney, to review the agreement between the
County and the Miraleste Parks and Recreation District. This agreement covers the
use of some Parks and Recreation facilities by the proposed Fire Station and is
currently being drawn up by the County Counsel.
Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilman Ryan and carried, that Council
authorize the City Attorney to review this agreement for the Miraleste Parks and
Recreation District.
There being no objection, the Mayor so ordered.
MAYOR BUERK'S Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Council-
FOREIGN TRAVEL man Dyda and unanimously carried, that Mayor
Buerk be authorized to represent the City
and extend support on behalf of Rancho Palos
Verdes to the City of Royan, France and Traunstein, Germany.
MIRALESTE SUMMER The City Manager summarized the memorandum
SWIMMING PROGRAM of November 11, 1976 from the Community
(1201) Services Officer wherein was outlined the
City's experience with this summer swim
program.
EXECUTIVE SESSION At 12:22 a.m. Councilman Dyda moved, seconded
by Councilman Ryan and unanimously carried,
to adjourn to executive session to discuss
matters of litigation, reconvening at 12:30 a.m. with all members present.
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Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda and unanimously carried, to
authorize the City Attorney to institute legal proceedings regarding the Palos
Verdes View. On roll call vote:
AYES: Ruth, Ryan, Dyda and Buerk
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADJOURNMENT At 1:25 a.m. Councilman Dyda moved,
seconded by Councilman Ryan and unanimously
carried, to adjourn to 7:30, December 20,
1976 for a study session on the Coastal Specific Plan.
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