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CC MINS 19731204MINUTES RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting December 4, 1973 The meeting was called to order at 7:45 p.m. by Mayor Marilyn Ryan at Ridgecrest School, 28915 Northbay Road. Roll call was answered as follows: PRESENT: Councilmen Gunther Buerk, Ken Dyda, Francis D. Ruth, Robert Ryan and Mayor Marilyn Ryan ABSENT: None Also present were Acting City Manager Lee Weber, Assistant City Attorney Tom Winfield, Planning Advisor Dick Anderson and Deputy City Clerk Doris Brown. MINUTES APPROVAL man Ryan and carried. The Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of November 27, 1973, were approved as submitted on motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by Council - CITY MANAGER APPOINTMENT On motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by Council- 1101 ouncil- 1101 man Ryan, the City Council unanimously appointed Leonard G. Wood as the first permanent City Manager for the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, effective December 17, 1973. Mayor Ryan then introduced Mr. Wood and his wife to the members of the City Council, to the audience and press. ARMAGA SPRINGS In response to the Mayor's call for audience 1804 questions or comments on items not appearing on the agenda, the following persons spoke regard- ing the application to convert apartments to a condominium at Armaga Springs: Lester S. Cohen, 5915 Armaga (prospective Armaga Springs Homeowners Association member); Al Cohn 5953C Armaga Springs; and Don Davis, representing E. L. Pearson. Mr. Cohen presented to the City Council a list of proposed tracts for conversions, noting that Armaga Springs has two-for-one parking and twenty units per acre, thereby differing from the others in lower density and more parking area. He also presented a letter from California Federal Savings regarding loan commitments. Al Cohn, indi- cating he was a prospective buyer, commented on the increased cost to individuals that will occur with a change in interest rate. Don Davis indicated that the home- owners group had asked him to be present and request that the Council reconsider on behalf of the eighty -odd persons involved and take up the matter at this meeting. Following a number of questions and comments by members of the City Council, Council- man Ryan expressed his belief that a uniqueness had been established for this particular development, and moved that the matter be placed on the City Council's agenda. The motion failed for lack of second. STREET NUMBERING Acting upon a recommendation from the Planning 1403 Advisory Committee, the City Council approved a petition for changing house numbers on a portion of Via Canada and instructed the City Engineer or proper staff representative to proceed with the necessary steps, on motion of Councilman Buerk, seconded by Councilman Ruth and carried. LAND DIVISIONS, NOTICE Council received a recommendation from the Plan- 307 lan- 307 ning Advisory Committee regarding a proposed policy for giving notice on applications for divisions of land. A motion by Councilman Buerk, seconded by Councilman Dyda to table the matter until the next Regular Meeting, in view of the forthcoming meeting of the Planning Advisory Committee with legal counsel, was adopted, with Councilman Dyda voting "No.". Council 73-062 Dec. 4, 1973 PENDING PLANNING ITEMS Council discussed Planning applications pending before the Planning Advisory Committee and the City Council and a timetable for completion thereof. The Chairman of the Planning Advisory Committee, Eleanore Wiedmann, was present and noted that a more specific timetable of the applications pending before the Committee could be furnished to the City Council after the next Planning Advisory Committee meeting. The City Attorney discussed with City Council the time framework within which Ordinance No. 3 would need to be re-enacted and possible amendments thereto. It was suggested that if the Council could be provided with a summary of the interim development appli- cations received to date, perhaps the need could be alleviated somewhat by the way in which the Ordinance No. 3 amendment is drafted. Mayor Ryan asked that prior to the December 18 meeting the City Council be furnished a summary of the interim develop- ment applications to see what problems are involved thereby assisting in requirements for drafting the new ordinance. Responding to a comment by John McTaggart that in adopting the Urgency Zoning Ordinance, the City might inadvertently have lowered zoning in some areas, Mayor Ryan noted that this would be considered when the City Council amends Ordinance No. 3. Council confirmed location of some future meetings as follows; December 11 - Work Session, City Offices December 18 - Regular Meeting, Miraleste Elementary School January 2 - Regular Meeting, Ridgecrest School PARK DISTRICT APPOINTMENT On motion of Councilman Buerk, seconded by 1201 Councilman Ryan and carried, the City Council confirmed the appointment of J. B. Rehrig to fill a vacancy on the Miraleste Recreation and Park District. UTILITIES FRANCHISE Council received an application from Southern 1601 California Edison Company for electric franchise for indeterminate period. The application was referred to the staff and Council Franchise Committee to meet with the Edison Company, on motion of Councilman Buerk, seconded by Councilman Ruth and carried. CLAIMS PROCEDURE AND Proposed ordinance to establish purchasing pro - PURCHASING 1307 x 1504 cedures and amendments to Ordinance No. 11 regarding payment of claims and demands were held over for review and re -submission by the new City Manager. CITY MANAGER REPORTS The City Manager reported action taken, at the 1101 request of Councilman Ryan, regarding the storage of building materials in public right- of-way. It was noted that this and improper barricading is a continuing problem and that the staff will continue to work towards correction and request particular sur- veillance of this problem by the Sheriff's Patrol. Regarding office equipment, Mr. Weber reported intention to obtain a second piece of dictation equipment, noting it was of a type satisfactory to the new City Manager. RES. 56, RESOLUTION NO. 56 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE REGISTER OF DEMANDS CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ALLOWING CERTAIN 1504 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $13968.93 DEMAND NUMBERS 136 THROUGH 153 was read by title. On motion of Councilman Buerk, seconded by Councilman Dyda and unanimously carried, the City Council waived further reading and adopted the Resolution. Councilman Dyda requested that in the future the statement for legal services be itemized as to the activity rather than being submitted by letter. OTHER BUSINESS Councilman Ryan stated his opposition to the May Company's new plan whether or not the City is requested to vacate any access. Council 73-063 Dec. 4, 1973 Councilman Ryan also expressed his belief that the Planning Advisory Committee needs an Interim Planner until a Planning Director is employed. Discussion followed by various Councilmen on this particular need and also on the possible need for legal representation at the Committee meetings. It was pointed out by the chairman of the committee, Mrs. Wiedmann, that the committee did need staff help and especially in legal areas. It was agreed that any decision should be deferred until after the forthcoming meeting this week of the Planning Advisory Committee with the attorneys. Responding to a question by Councilman Ryan, the City Attorney noted that he will be bringing in an ordinance establishing an occupancy fee or environmental tax as dis- cussed previously. After giving a progress report on the request to Postal Services for uniformity in the use of Zip Codes, Councilman Buerk brought to the attention of the staff and Council that apparently residents on Crownview in Miraleste Hills are crossing over a private lot on Crest to Crownview to short-cut Palos Verdes Drive East. The City Attorney noted the most obvious way of correction would be by the posting of trespass signs and, other than that, there was the possibility that the Sheriff's Office might be able to take some action under a reckless driving provision. Councilman Buerk asked the Acting City Manager to correspond with the Sheriff's Office request- ing enforcement in whatever way is possible. Responding to a question from Councilman Ruth, the Acting City Manager assured the City Council that the City is covered by insurance. Councilman Ruth reported atten- dance at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon at which the May Company presentation was made and expressed his view that many present at the meeting did not appear favor- able towards the development. He also asked for a presentation or briefing on a projected schedule of revenues. In response to a question by Councilman Dyda regarding the County highway system plans for Crenshaw Boulevard, the Acting City Manager noted that the Road Department would be present at the Work Session on December 11, at which time he would request that this subject be covered. At 10:15 p.m. on motion of Councilman Buerk, seconded by Councilman Dyda and carried, the City Council adjourned to Executive Session to dis- cuss a personnel matter. The meeting reconvened at 11:30 p.m. with the same Council members present. PMS CONTRACT It was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by 1202 Councilman Ryan and carried, that the City Council extend the contract with Public Manage- ment Service, Inc. for one week, to December 17, 1973, on a pro rata basis. ADJOURNMENT At 11:35 p.m, on motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ruth and carried, the meeting was adjourned to December 11, 1973, 7:30 p.m. in the City Offices. MAYO Sat:0 CITY CLERK/ Council 73-064 Dec. 4, 1973