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CC MINS 19740521 M I N U T E S RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting May 21, 1974 The meeting was called to order at 7:45 p.m. at Miraleste High School, 29323 Palos Verdes Drive East, having been adjourned from the regular meeting place because of lack of space. Roll call was answered as follows: PRESENT: Councilmen Gunther Bue rk, Ken Dyda, Francis D. Ruth, and Mayor Marilyn Ryan 11/ ABSENT: Councilman Robert E. Ryan Councilman Ryan arrived at 7:48 p.m. and was present for the remainder of the meeting. Also present were City Manager Leonard G. Wood, City Attorney Glenn Watson, Planning Director Sharon Hightower, Community Services Officer Doris Brown and Administrative Services Officer David B. Smith. MINUTES APPROVAL It was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Buerk and carried, that the Minutes of May 7, 1974, be approved as distributed. Councilman Ryan arrived at this point and was present for the remainder of the meeting. AUDIENCE QUESTIONS: Alan Kempler, 7227 Berry Hill Drive, distri- LAND USE LEGIS. buted a summary of the National Land Use Planning Bill and asked Council to pass a supporting resolution. Following discussion, Council agreed to contact Congressman Bell for further information and a copy of the Bill. MIRALESTE H. S. R. Michael Wyman, 3069 Crest Road, represent- SUMMER RECREATION ing the students of Miraleste High School, PROGRAM presented a petition to Council requesting that the high school gymnasium be available during the summer months and that the students be given an opportunity to present in-put with respect to the programs offered. Mr. Wyman indicated he had just learned that the gymnasium would be open for the summer but submitted petition to Council for the record. Following discussion, Council suggested the students contact Mary Thomas of the Palos Verdes Park in an effort to work with the recreation directors in develop- ment of programs and offered their willingness to assist in setting up such a meeting between the students and the recreation personnel. VENDING TRUCKS J. B. McGuire of 7213 Rue Godbout, represent- ing the Ocean View Homeowners Association, urged Council to take action prohibiting the Council 157 May 21, 1974 vending trucks from operating on the streets of the City. Following discus- sion, City Manager indicated staff would prepare a report indicating pros and cons of the situation. ORD. 33 - EXCLU. OF Following discussion, the City Attorney "MAJOR" PROPERTIES briefed Council on City's immunity to liability in this particular instance and indicated a written statement pertaining to the matter will be prepared for Council. ORDINANCE NO. 33 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES REMOVING CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM THE EXISTING MORA- TORIUM ON CERTAIN PERMITS AND MAPS AND AMENDING ORDINANCES NO. 16 AND 16U AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 29U OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES was read by title, first reading having been given April 16, 1974. It was moved by Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman Buerk, that further reading be waived and Council adopt the ordinance. On roll call vote: AYES: Buerk, Dyda, Ruth, R. Ryan, M. Ryan NOES: None ABSENT: None ORD. 36 - CODI. OF ORDINANCE NO. 36 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS SALES AND USE TAX VERDES CODIFYING THE SALES AND USE TAX ORDINANCE (ORDS. NOS. 2 & 5) (ORDINANCES NOS. 2 AND 5) AS CHAPTER 1 OF ARTICLE VI OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE was read by title, first reading having been given May 7, 1974. It was moved by Council- man Buerk, seconded by Councilman Dyda and carried, that further reading be waived and Council adopt Ordinance No. 36. On roll call vote: AYES: Buerk, Dyda, Ruth, R. Ryan, M. Ryan NOES: None ABSENT: None CABLE TV - PROPOSED Councilman Buerk, on behalf of the Franchise RATE INCREASE Committee, reported TM Communications had been invited to make comments and/or changes in the draft ordinance presented to Council; and upon adoption of the ordinance, Council will have an opportunity to investigate any proposed rate change. Dick Young, Director of Revenue and Service Requirements for Cable TV, commented on the availability of video equipment for community events. RES. 74-40 - RESIDENTS In response to request received from residents REQUEST FOR INCLU. WITH in the neighborhood adjacent to Friendship Park, PALOS VERDES UNIFIED RESOLUTION NO. 74-40 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES SUPPORTING A REVIEW AND A REALIGNMENT OF BOUNDARIES OF THE PALOS VERDES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT was read by title. It was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Buerk and carried, that Council waive further reading and adopt the resolution. RES. 74-41 - RESOLUTION NO. 74-41 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ALCOHOLISM LEGIS. THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THAT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY PLAN Council 158 May 21, 1974 FOR DISTRIBUTION OF MONIES MADE AVAILABLE BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR PREVENTION AND TREATMENT SERVICES IN THE FIELD OF ALCOHOLISM INCLUDE THE SOUTH BAY COMMUNITY was read by title. It was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ryan and carried, that further reading be waived and Council adopt the resolution. FIRE PREVENTION/ Chief Paul Schneider, representing the Fire WEED ABATEMENT Department, and Messrs. Monroe Polk and John Manning, representing the Agricultural Commission, explained services performed by their respective agencies in the weed abate- ment and fire control programs, and discussed with Council more restrictive measures in vegetation clearance for fire control. It was agreed the Fire Department would work with these representatives and the Community Services Officer to recommend an ordinance to the City Council regard- ing additional fire regulations. RECESS At 9:10 p.m. , the Mayor declared a five- minute recess. Council reconvened at 9:20 p.m. , with all members present. FIREWORKS Council considered application of the Kiwan i s DISPLAY Club of Palos Verdes for permission to conduct a fireworks display on the grounds of Marine- land on July 4th, this year. On motion of Councilman Buerk, seconded by Councilman Dyda and carried, Council approved the application, subject to compliance with all requirements of the Fire Department and law enforcement agencies. TENT. TR. At the request and concurrence of the respec- MAP 31397 tive applicants, Council considered Tentative (Tarr) Tract No. 31397 prior to Tentative Tract No. 31871. Tim Burrell, representing Leisure Living Residentials, Inc., addressed Council on behalf of the applicant (Dr. Tarr) and distributed materials relating to the request for reconsideration and approval of application for conversion to condominium, Tentative Tract Map 31397. A motion by Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman Ruth, that Council reconsider application for conversion to condominium of Tentative Tract Map 31397, denied May 7, 1974, carried on roll call vote: AYES: Ruth, R. Ryan, M. Ryan NOES: Buerk and Dyda ABSENT: None s In order to provide an opportunity for Council to review the additional data, it was moved by Councilman Ruth, seconded by Councilman Dyda, that consideration of this matter be deferred until the next regular meeting of Council. Motion carried on roll call vote: AYES: Buerk, Dyda., Ruth, R. Ryan NOES: M. Ryan - ABSENT: None CLAIM AGAINST CITY The City Attorney reported a claim against City filed by attorney for applicant of Tentative Tract Map 31397. It was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Buerk and carried, that the claim be denied. Council 159 May 21, 1974 ...-h.;;n,. -*_r:..Y,,Z4,..i+...-.,.s-t1.i'=;..:;:..�_LSr-.-:vs....:.,......'.-..-_`.►,.-M.,-a 1:"rs-..,ar ae. ,^!`d"r.t." T-:._,ii:. ai..l._. ,. ._ .--...:.k.... -..,.. _ _.. W ._, - _. .. _ . .. .. .. .. _,_... 4�,._.. ...... TENT. TR. It was moved by Councilman Ruth, seconded by MAP 31871 Councilman ' that Council reconsider appli- '� (Treacy) cation for conversion to condominium of Tenta- tive Tract Map 31871, denied May 7, 1974. e246 Motion carried on roll call vote: AYES: Ruth, R. Ryan, M. Ryan NOES: Buerk and Dyda ABSENT: None John McTaggart, 6916 Purpleridge Drive, spoke against the application. Byron Blue, 3675 Cliffsite Drive, reported that the Planning Advisory Committee will be presenting a recommendation to Council regarding exemptions from the mora- torium and urged Council to defer taking action until these recommendations had been presented. 111 It was moved by Mayor Ryan, seconded by Councilman Ryan, that Council approve the application in principle. Councilman Buerk spoke against the proposed motion and urged Council delay action until the Planning Advisory Committee recommendation. regarding exemptions from the moratorium had been received. A motion by Councilman Buerk, seconded by Councilman Dyda, to postpone action to the next regular meeting was defeated. Following discussion, the question on the original motion to approve the applica- tion in principle was adopted on roll call vote: AYES: Ruth, R. Ryan, M. Ryan NOES: Buerk and Dyda ABSENT: None ORD. 37 - MORATORIUM The City Attorney then introduced an ordinance EXCLU. - TENT. TR. which would remove the property from the mora- MAP 31871 (Treacy) torium and explained the changes made from Ordinance No. 32. ORDINANCE NO. 37 OF THE CITY OF RAISICHO PALOS VERDES REMOVING CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM THE EXISTING MORATORIUM ON CERTAIN PERMITS AND MAPS AND AMENDING ORDINANCES NO. 16 AND 16U AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 29U OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES was read by title, further reading waived on unanimous motion of Councilman Ruth, seconded by Councilman Ryan. It was moved by Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman Ruth, that Ordinance No. 37 be passed to second reading. On roll call vote: AYES: Ruth, R. Ryan, M. Ryan NOES: Buerk and Dyda ABSENT: None Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Ruth, seconded by Councilman Ryan, that Council approve Tentative Tract Map 31871 subject to conditions identified by staff and any other conditions recommended by staff on re-examination, to be effective on the adoption of Ordinance No. 37. A motion by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Buerk, to amend the original motion to call for conditions to be reported back at the next meeting, together with all prior variances and waivers applied for and granted on this property, was defeated on the following roll call vote: AYES: Buerk and Dyda NOES: Ruth, R. Ryan, M. Ryan ABSENT: None Council 160 May 21, 1974 A motion by Councilman Buerk, seconded by Councilman Dyda, to amend the original motion to call for conditions only to be reported back at the next regular meet- ing was adopted. The amended motion to approve Tentative Tract Map 31871 subject to conditions to be reported back to Council at the next regular meeting by staff, with approval to be effective on the adoption of Ordinance No. 37, was adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Ruth, R. Ryan, M. Ryan NOES: Buerk and Dyda ABSENT: None Tim Burrell, representing Tentative Tract Map 31397 (Tarr) , requested Council to reconsider their application at this time. It was moved by Councilman Ryan, seconded by Mayor Ryan, that Council rescind Ordinance No. 37 and reintroduce Ordinance No. 32, which included both the Treacy and Tarr properties. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 10:55 p.m. , on motion of Councilman Ruth, seconded by Councilman Ryan, Council adjourned to Executive Session to discuss potential liti- gation, with the understanding that Council would not discuss the merits of this particular map (#31397) . Council reconvened at 11:00 p.m. , with the same members present. The motion to reintroduce Ordinance No. 32 was withdrawn with permission of the second. RES. 74-39 - Following the reading by title of RESOLUTION CONVEYANCE OF NO. 74-39 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES PARK TO CITY REQUESTING CONVEYANCE OF A COUNTY-OWNED PARK TO THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, it was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Buerk and unanimously carried, that Council waive further reading and adopt the resolution. It was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Ryan and carried, that the staff be authorized to take appropriate action to have the sign changed and make preparation for any ceremony that may be planned attendant to the transfer of title. Council indicated a desire to change the name of the park to Rancho Palos Verdes Park. POLL. REFORM Following discussion of the summary of the ACT OF 1974 Political Reform Act of 1974, it was moved by Councilman Buerk, seconded by Councilman Ryan and carried, that Council receive and file the material. APPROVAL OF WATER Following report by the Planning Director, it SYSTEM - TRS. was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by NO. 29115 & Councilman Ruth and carried, that Council NO. 29594 approve the findings of the City Engineeer that all work has been completed as required Council 161 May 21, 1974 by the Subdivision Water System Agreements, Form A-3, for the two subdivisions listed herein; and accept the recommendation to release the Subdivision Water System Agreements, Form A-3, between the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and the subdivider, and the Bond for Faithful Performance for Tract No. 29115, in the vicinity of Crest Road and Avenida De Calma, and Tract No. 29594, in the vicinity of Granvia Altamira westerly of Highridge Road. APPROVAL OF WATER It was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by SYSTEM - TR. Councilman Ryan and carried, that Council NO. 28450 approve the findings of the City Engineer that all work had been completed as required by the Subdivision Water System Agreement, Form A-2, for Tract No. 28450 and accept the recommenda- tion to release the Subdivision Water System Agreement, Form A-2, between the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and the subdivider for Tract No. 28450. RES. 74-38 - REGISTER It was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by OF DEMANDS Councilman Buerk, that further reading be waived and Council adopt RESOLUTION NO. 74-38 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $233,945.94, DEMAND NUMBERS 361 THROUGH 378. On roll call vote: AYES: Buerk, Dyda, Ruth, R. Ryan, M. Ryan NOES: None ABSENT: None SUIT RE. City Attorney briefed Council on the suit by OVERHEAD the City of Los Angeles and certain taxpayers COSTS FOR of the City of Los Angeles against the County POLICE SERVICE of Los Angeles and contract cities regarding the question of charging County administrative overhead costs for police service. Following discussion of costs, the City Manager suggested a staff report and recommendation be submitted for Council consideration. QUESTIONS FROM THE Byron Blue, 3675 Clif f site Drive, urged Council AUDIENCE: VIEW to begin a study of fences, unusual construction, OBSTRUCTIONS trees, shrubs, etc. which create view obstruc- tions and result in decreased property values. Planning Director reported a list of proposed projects of the Planning Advisory Committee will be submitted to Council at its next regular meeting and includes this subject. CONDOMINIUM John McTaggart, 6916 Purpleridge Drive, suggested CONSTRUCTION requirement that a certified engineer make sound transmittal determination in condominium construc- tion. Council 162 May 21, 1974 SCHOOL SITES The Mayor reported attending a School Sites COM. MTG. Committee Meeting at which some concepts of financing the acquisition of school sites was discussed and indicated a report will be sub- mitted to Council at a later date. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 12:02 a.m., it was moved by Councilman Dyda, seconded by Councilman Buerk and carried, that Council adjourn to an executive session to discuss legal matters. The meeting recon- vened at 1:00 a.m., with the same members present. ADJOURNMENT At 1:01 a.m. , on motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman Ruth and carried, the meeting was adjourned. AM'S 40°' AWL 4/ •R LEONARD G. WOOD, CITY CLERK AND EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COUNCIL ed,wideditea& 144*(4 Council 163 May 21, 1974