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RANCHO PALOS VERDES REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
APRIL 7 , 1992
The meeting was called to order at 10 : 05 PM at the Hesse Park
Community Center,enter 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard, by Chairman McTag-
gart .
PRESENT : BROOKS , BACHARACH, KUYKENDALL, RYAN AND
CHAIRMAN MC TAGGART .
ABSENT: NONE.
Also present were Executive Director Paul Bussey, Acting Director
of Environmental Services Carolynn Petru , Director of Public
Works Catherine Reed, Agency Secretary Jo Purcell and Agency At-
torney Carol Lynch .
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was
modified as follows : Geologic Investigation of
the Abalone Cove Landslide and Engineering Feasibility Study of
the Abalone Cove Landslide were moved to Regular Business . Mem-
ber Bacharach moved,moved seconded by Member Brooks , to approve the
amended agenda. The motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar was approved as follows on motion of Member
Bacharach , seconded by Member Ryan.
Waived reading
in full of all ordinances and resolutions adopted
at the meeting
with consent to the waiver of reading deemed to be
given b y all Board Members after the reading of the title .
MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 18 , 1992
Approved the minutes of February 18 , 1992 .
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RESOLUTION NO. RDA 92-7 - REGISTER OF DEMANDS
Adopted RESOLUTION NO . RDA 92-7 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING FUNDS FROM WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID
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The motion to approve the Consent Calendar carried on the follow-
ing roll call vote :
AYES : BROOKS , BACHARACH, KUYKENDALL, RYAN AND
CHAIRMAN MC TAGGART.
NOES : NONE.
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Items removed from the Consent Calendar were discussed as
follows . Geologic Investigation of the Abalone Cove Landslide
and Engineering Feasibility Study of the Abalone Cove Landslide
were considered together. . .
GEOLOGIC INVESTIGATION OF THE ABALONE COVE LANDSLIDE AND
ENGINEERING FEASIBILITY STUDY OF THE ABALONE COVE LANDSLIDE
Public Works Director Reed provided clarification with regard to
the geologic investigation of the Abalone Cove landslide and the
engineering feasibility study of the Abalone Cove landslide .
Members voiced concern over the process whereby the Abalone Cove
Panel of Experts is in a position to approve expenditures by the
Panel . Members also voiced concern with regard to possible over
expenditures incurred by the Panel . Mr . Dave Ruth , 4 Cinnamon
Lane , came forward to relate his understanding in this area .
Agency Attorney Lynch indicated that staff will look into issues
raised during this discussion.
The Board asked that background information on these items be
provided in the future .
MOTION: Member Brooks moved that consideration of the Geologic
Investigation of the Abalone Cove Landslide and the Engineering
Feasibility Study of the Abalone Cove Landslide be continued for
staff to look into issues raised during related discussion and
that no money be appropriated to the Abalone Cove Panel of Ex-
perts until such information is received . The motion was
seconded by Member Kuykendall and, there being no objection, it
was so ordered by Chairman McTaggart .
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At this time , discussion returned to regular agenda order . . .
STATUS OF DIRECTIVES
The Board asked for clarification concerning land movement in Al-
tamira Canyon and questioned whether Abalone Cove Landslide funds
could be utilized for Altamira Canyon repairs . Executive Direc-
tor Bussey indicated that staff will respond to issues raised at
a future meeting.
MISCELLANEOUS
Chairman McTaggart reported on the recent CMANC Conference .
The Board agreed that a letter should be sent to Mr. Schafroth ,
( with a copy to Governor Wilson ) relating concerns over
Mr . Schafroth ' s unwillingness to listen about possible ways to
mitigate some port expansion problems .
AUDIENCE QUESTIONS
None .
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10 : 20 PM.
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