CC MINS 19740205 M I N U T E S
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
February 5 , 1974
The meeting was called to order at 7: 45 p.m. at Ridgecrest Inter-
mediate School, 28915 Northbay Road. Following the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag, roll call was answered as follows :
PRESENT: Councilmen Gunther Buerk, Ken Dyda, Francis D.
Ruth, Robert E. Ryan and Mayor Marilyn Ryan
ABSENT: None
Also present were City Manager Leonard G. Wood, City Attorney
Glenn Watson, Planning Advisor Larry Derr and Deputy City Clerk
Doris Brown.
MINUTES APPROVAL Council considered Minutes of
meetings dated January 12 , 1974 ,
January 15 , 1974 , January 19 ,
1974 , January 22 , 1974 and January 29 , 1974. Correction of the
Minutes of January 15 , 1974 , page 88 , the deletion of the last
sentence of the first paragraph on the South Bay Corridor Study
was made. The Minutes of the five meetings were then approved,
as corrected, on motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded by Council-
man Ryan.
AUDIENCE QUESTIONS In response to a question by Leo
INTERIM ZONING Poxon regarding removal of cer-
tain property in the Via Campesina
area from the moratorium zone,
Mayor Ryan reported that the Council planned a study session to
discuss possible changes to the moratorium areas and suggested
Mr. Poxon contact the City Manager and the Planning Director in
this regard.
PUBLIC HEARING Hearing was opened on Conditional
C.U.P. NO. 1 (1804) Use Permit No. 1 filed by Ascension
Lutheran Church to continue opera-
tion of existing church and nursery
school at 26231 Silver Spur Road. The Clerk reported notice of
the hearing given with evidence on file, and read a letter from
the City of Rolling Hills Estates indicating no objection to the
granting of the Permit.
Council then heard a review of written report and recommendations
by the Planning Advisor, who also suggested: (1) modification of
recommended condition No. 7 to require the present number of park-
ing spaces be retained; and (2) possible requirement of offer of
dedication for future street widening.
Henry E. Erickson, Pastor of Ascension Lutheran Church, spoke on
behalf of the application. There being no response to the call
for testimony in opposition, the hearing was closed.
It was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ryan, that
Council ADOPT THE FINDINGS OF FACT STATED IN STAFF REPORT DATED
Council 095 Feb. 5, 1974
2/5/74 AND APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1 SUBJECT TO CONDI-
TIONS CONTAINED IN SAID REPORT, with the following exceptions :
(a) Conditions 6 and 8 regarding landscaping were deleted.
(b) Condition 7 changed to require present number of park-
ing spaces be retained.
(c) Condition 10 changed to allow operation until 4 : 00 p.m.
On roll call vote:
AYES: Buerk, Dyda, Ruth, R. Ryan, M. Ryan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
VERDE RIDGE ROAD Charles Sutton, Traffic Engineer
(1503) of the County Road Department,
reported on warning signs placed
and other possible solutions to the problem of run-away vehicles
on Verde Ridge Road and other similar streets .
Council heard comments from Dr. Robert Hanel, Mrs. Helen Lococo
and Mr. John McTaggart. Dr. Hanel presented a letter and sketch
which had been developed by the residents on Verde Ridge as a pos-
sible solution to the accident problem. It was suggested Dr. Hanel
work with the City Manager, the City Attorney and the Traffic Engi-
neer to come up with possible alternative solutions and costs for
each.
HAWTHORNE BLVD. Mr. Sutton also reported on a left-
LEFT-TURN POCKET turn pocket to be installed at
(140 3) Hawthorne Boulevard and Ridgegate
Road as a requirement of Tract 29595.
It was pointed out that Ridgegate Road is a continuation of Granvia
Altamira, and Mayor Ryan requested the City Manager to investigate
the change in name of Ridgegate Road to Granvia Altamira before
residency begins in that area.
SO. CALIF. EDISON Filing of revised tariff schedules
TARIFF SCHEDULE - P.U.C. with P.U.C. pertaining to lighting
(1601) modifications resulting from energy
conservation requests was received
by Council.
Councilman Buerk requested that the SCE franchise application be
placed on the next agenda and Stu Avera, Area Manager, be invited
to attend.
RES. 74-15 & Earl Conklin, Department of Real
RES. 74-16 - Estate Management of the County of
RIGHT-OF-WAY Los Angeles, briefed Council on
ABANDONMENTS Mossbank Drive future street and
(1408) slope easement vacations .
RESOLUTION NO. 74-15 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE SLOPE EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS
OF WAY SITUATED ALONG MOSSBANK DRIVE NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF GRAYS-
LAKE ROAD and RESOLUTION NO. 74-16 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE THE MOSSBANK
DRIVE SLOPE EASEMENT (setting public hearings for Tuesday, March 5 ,
1974) were presented by title, further reading waived, and adopted on
unanimous motion of Councilman Buerk, seconded by Councilman Dyda.
Council 096 Feb. 5 , 1974
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by Councilman Dyda, that the City participate in the South Bay
Transportation Study, with a fee limit based on the correct popu-
lation figure, contingent upon the County' s participation, and
the Mayor be authorized to execute a memorandum of agreement based
on these two conditions. On roll call vote:
AYES: Buerk, Dyda, Ruth, R. Ryan, M. Ryan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
In response to a question of cost formula for Phase II , Councilman
Buerk indicated he will request that sales tax revenues be con-
sidered for that phase.
BALDWIN PARK (1501) On motion of Councilman Dyda,
seconded by Councilman Buerk and
carried, Council approved in
principle an agreement to enter into the Baldwin Park law suit
regarding sales tax distribution, at a 3 per capita limit, and
requested status reports.
SCAG (306 x 1102) On motion of Councilman Dyda,
seconded by Councilman Ruth and
carried, the Mayor was authorized
to execute agreement for membership in the Southern California
Association of Governments.
Following a discussion of attendance at the General Assembly
February 7 and 8 , it was moved by Councilman Buerk, seconded by
Councilman Ryan, and carried that Mayor Ryan be designated as the
official delegate. In her absence, the Mayor designated Council-
man Ruth as alternate.
MIRALESTE PARK Action on request for confirmation
DISTRICT (12 01) of Mrs. Winona Walsh to fill
vacancy on Miraleste Recreation
and Parks District was postponed
on motion of Councilman Buerk, seconded by Councilman Ryan and
carried, until the City Attorney has an opportunity to provide an
explanation of the City' s relationship under Public Resources
Code, 57801. 1.
ORD. 18U - CONFLICT ORDINANCE NO. 18U OF THE CITY OF
OF INTEREST (1202) RANCHO PALOS VERDES ADOPTING
GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF
THE GOVERNMENTAL CONFLICT OF
INTERESTS ACT, AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE,
DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR IMMEDIATE EFFECT
was introduced by title and summarized by the City Attorney.
Following discussion, it was suggested that the members of the
Planning Commission be added to the Designation of Officials ,
Section 2.
It was moved by Councilman Buerk, seconded by Councilman Dyda, that
further reading be waived and the ordinance be adopted, with the
addition, as an urgency ordinance. On roll call vote:
AYES : Buerk, Dyda, Ruth, R. Ryan, M. Ryan
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
Council 099 Feb. 5 , 1974
ORD. 18 - CONFLICT ORDINANCE NO. 18 OF THE CITY OF
OF INTEREST (1202) RANCHO PALOS VERDES ADOPTING GUIDE-
LINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
GOVERNMENTAL CONFLICT OF INTERESTS
ACT, AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE was presented
for first reading. It was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by
Councilman Ryan and carried, that further reading be waived and the
ordinance be passed to second reading.
RE S. 74-9 - EMPLOYMENT It was moved by Councilman Ruth,
AGREEMENT - MANAGER seconded by Councilman Dyda, and
(1101) carried, that further reading be
waived and Council adopt RESOLU-
TION NO. 74-9 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH LEONARD G.
WOOD (City Manager) .
ORD. 19 - OFFICE OF ORDINANCE NO. 19 OF THE CITY OF
CITY MANAGER (1101) RANCHO PALOS VERDES CREATING AND
ESTABLISHING THE OFFICE OF CITY
MANAGER, DEFINING THE DUTIES AND
POWERS THEREOF AND PROVIDING COMPENSATION THEREFOR AND AMENDING
THE MUNICIPAL CODE was presented by title, further reading waived,
and passed to second reading on motion of Councilman Dyda, seconded
by Councilman Ryan, and carried.
RES. 74-10 - JOB It was moved by Councilman Ryan,
CLASSIFICATION AND seconded by Councilman Dyda and
PAY RANGES (1202) carried, that further reading be
waived and Council adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 74-10 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES PRO-
VIDING FOR JOB CLASSIFICATION AND PAY RANGES.
RES. 74-14 - SALARY It was moved by Councilman Ruth ,
OF CITY MANAGER (1101) seconded by Councilman Dyda, that
further reading be waived and Council
adopt RESOLUTION NO. 74-14 OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES SETTING THE SALARY
OF LEONARD G. WOOD AS CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VE RDE S.
On roll call vote:
AYES: Buerk, Dyda, Ruth, R. Ryan, M. Ryan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RES. 74-11 - REGISTER RESOLUTION NO. 74-11 OF THE CITY
OF DEMANDS (1504) COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES ALLOWING CERTAIN
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$135,626 . 74 DEMAND NUMBERS 194 THROUGH 231 was introduced by title,
with the City Manager commenting on the investment of gas tax funds.
It was moved by Councilman Buerk, seconded by Councilman Dyda, that
further reading be waived and the resolution be adopted. On roll
call vote:
AYES : Buerk, Dyda, Ruth, R. Ryan, M. Ryan
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
Council 100 Feb. 5 , 1974
VISTA SUDUESTE COMPLAINT It was moved by Councilman Buerk,
COUNTY PARK ACQUI S. seconded by Councilman Ruth and
(103) carried, that the City Attorney
represent the City and provide
periodic reports in the complaint for inverse condemnation filed
by Vista Sudueste, Inc.
RES. 74-13 - BONDS Upon reading of title and explana-
FOR CITY OFFICERS tion by the City Attorney, it was
(1202 x 602) moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded
by Councilman Ryan that RESOLUTION
NO. 74-13 PROVIDING FOR BONDS FOR CERTAIN CITY OFFICERS be adopted.
On roll call vote:
AYES: Buerk, Dyda, Ruth, R. Ryan, M. Ryan
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
FEDERAL LAND - Staff was requested to contact
NIKE SITE (1109) Congressman Bell ' s office regard-
ing the possibility of acquiring
surplus land being abandoned as
Nike site for City use and possible use by Fire Department and
Library as well. Councilman Ruth volunteered to work with staff
on this project.
CONDOMINIUMS - Councilman Dyda commented briefly
ARMAGA SPRINGS (1804) on the Condominium Study Report
which was distributed to Council
as a working paper and suggested
the report be adopted prior to review of the Armaga Springs Writ
for Administrative Action. Councilman Dyda was requested to point
out items applicable specifically to conversions at the study session
next week.
FASHION CENTER Council suggested that Mr. Gault
of Kennard and Silvers be present
when this item is discussed at the
next meeting.
AUDIT (106) The City Manager reported that the
audit has been completed and is
ready for transmittal.
GENERAL PLAN Councilman Dyda inquired as to
status of extending legislation
for General Plan. The City
Attorney indicated a bill is being
drafted for submission.
MARYMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL It was reported that staff has
USE AS LAB (8 01) made contact and obtained details
of the proposed use and is presently
working with City Attorney regard-
ing legalities of potential program.
Council 101 Feb. 5, 1974
PARAMEDIC UNIT (8 01) Council requested staff to explore
with the Fire Department the possi-
bilities for a paramedic unit.
SCHOOL SITES Councilman Ruth requested that the
Council Committee, Mayor Ryan and
Councilman Ryan, make a report on
school site disposition.
EXECUTIVE SESSION At 12: 50 a.m. , the Council adjourned
to Executive Session to discuss
potential litigation, reconvening
at 12 :58 a.m. with the same members present.
ADJOURNMENT At 1: 00 a.m. , on motion of Council-
man Dyda, seconded by Councilman
Buerk, the City Council adjourned
to 7 : 30 p.m. , Tuesday, February 12 , 1974 , in the City Offices for
study session.
/OP AO'
MAYO V
LEONARD G. WOOD, CITY CLERK
EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
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Council 102 Feb. 5 , 1974