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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL & REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
WORKSHOP
1/ NOVEMBER 23, 1991
The meeting was called to order at the Ladera Linda Community
Center, 32201 Forrestal Drive, notice having been given with
affidavit thereto on file.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
PRESENT: BACHARACH, HUGHES, McTAGGART, MAYOR HINCHLIFFE
ABSENT: RYAN
Also present were Boardmembers elect Kuykendall and Brooks.
The following staff members were also present: Executive Director
Paul Bussey, Deputy Executive Director Mark Rohloff, Agency
Secretary Jo Purcell and City Attorney Carol Lynch.
DISCUSSION OF STATUS OF PROJECTS FOR THE ABALONE COVE
George Wentz, Project Manager, summarized the status of mitigating
projects as proposed by the Abalone Cove Panel of Experts: sanitary
sewers, temporary drain improvements, storm drains, house and yard
drains, investigative borings, monitoring of the piezometers and
inclinometers; and, the survey of monuments, all as outlined in his
November 23, 1991 status report.
The Board then discussed and clarified the charge of the panel of
experts in that it was part of the Horan law suit settlement: that
projects for the area must be approved by the panel; and, that
their funds from the Horan law suit are to be used for these
projects.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDED PROJECTS IN THE
PORTUGUESE BEND LANDSLIDE AREA
I/ Mr. Wentz then presented a status report on the CDBG funded
mitigating projects: Portuguese Canyon drainage improvements,
Portuguese Bend landslide grading project, and the gabion
enhancement project. Apropos of the sanitary sewer project, Mr.
Wentz presented a schedule of the project and its various stages.
A brief discussion followed by the Board regarding the $190, 000
available in CDBG funding from carry forwards and this year's
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allocation and the fact that the priority for expenditures should
be drainage and grading projects and the gabions.
POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS WITHIN THE MORATORIUM AREA (MONAGHAN AND
PALOS VERDES LAND HOLDINGS)
Dr. Perry Ehlig gave a summary of the geology of the Portuguese
Bend Landslide Area. With a map of the area mounted for audience
viewing Dr. Ehlig explained the monitoring program for the slide,
indicated the areas of movement, and explained that the rate of
movement is now about 1 1/4 feet per year with other areas moving
less then 1 foot per year. He cited the Portuguese Canyon drainage
improvement as the highest priority, explained the surface drainage
and the necessity of getting good drainage in the area.
With regard to the Flying Triangle Landslide, he briefly explained
its relationship to the Portuguese Bend Slide area and explained
that what is being done in the Portuguese Bend Slide area has no
impact on the Flying Triangle Slide. Dr. Ehlig briefly explained
the nature of the Flying Triangle Slide and how it might effect the
slide in the Portuguese Bend area.
Dr. Ehlig next explained that erosion of the toe of the slide along
the shoreline removes stabilizing force and stated the goal was to
get the slide not to exert any pressure and to have stability in
the lower slide area.
A brief discussion then ensued regarding the gabions, their
effectiveness, and the type of material that might be used in their
construction.
ABALONE COVE
Dr. Ehlig next described the characteristics of the Abalone Cove
Landslide area, the amount of water being removed from the area on
a daily basis, the level of water reduction in the area, the
characteristics of the slide plane, the desirability to have the
water table drop even further and how this reduction would increase
the safety factor of the area. Additionally, he briefly described
the salt intrusion in the area, the movement of the slide in
certain areas as indicated on the map, and he gave a brief history
of sliding in the area and the possible way it might slide in the
future.
The discussion next centered on the effects of a golf course in the
area and the fact that such an installation would lower the water
table because of the drought resistant grasses and trees that could
be planted, the type of watering system that would be installed,
and how the drainage could be improved to reduce the water
saturation of the slide area.
Board questions next centered on the possibility of a seawall, its
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effects on the toe of the slide, and, the status of the City's
request to the Army Corps of Engineers for a study of mitigating
measures.
SUBREGION 7 AND 8 - GEOLOGIC STUDIES
Dr. Ehlig explained the geological structure of this area; the
factors of safety; and, the location of the landslides in the area.
Stating that a lot of subsurface borings had to be done, he
described the geological planes, their strength and how he has
checked the data collected by other geologists who have also
studied the area. With the use of a map of the area, Dr. Ehlig
pointed out the location of some of the slide areas in this
Subregion 7 and 8.
A question was raised regarding the Abalone Cove area and sewers:
Dr. Ehlig briefly explained the effectiveness of putting homes on
a sanitary sewer system and how this would further reduce potential
slide activity in this area.
The meeting then opened up for audience questions: Andrew Sargent,
1 Peppertree, described how the water flowing down Peppertree is
not going into a well but instead is going into the drainage
system.
John Sharkey, 30320 Avenida de Calma, suggested that development be
stopped in Subregion 7 & 8 until the experts are satisfied with its
stability. He suggested that the geology be established first and
then the projects could be done.
J.J.D. McLaren, 3923 Palos Verdes Dr. South, voiced his concern
about stabilization of the landslide.
Kathy Manning, 14 Crest Rd. , Rolling Hills, inquired whether the
standards could be raised so that it could be stated beyond a
shadow of a doubt that a landslide could not be triggered.
Sharon Hegetschweiler, 6 Clovetree, inquired about what the City
could do to encourage the City of Rolling Hills to install a sewer
district in their jurisdiction.
The meeting concluded with the Chairman thanking Dr. Ehlig for his
time and stated his appreciation for his efforts on behalf of the
I/ City.
Kathy Snell, Vanderlip Drive, stated her objection to the use of
the CDBG Funding because of the low income housing requirements
that were apart of that funding.
In response to an audience inquiry, the Board reported that reports
regarding the landslide area were available at City Hall for
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review.
With regard to the CDBG Funding and its requirement for affordable
housing, staff reported that this funding can also be used to
remodel and refurbish homes for low income persons, or it could be
used to subsidize rent or for new housing.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 12 . 00 P.M. the meeting adjourned on motion of Member Hughes,
seconded by Member Bacharach.
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