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RANCHO PALOS VERDES REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
November 4, 1987
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 PM by Chairman Hughes.
PRESENT: RYAN, BACHARACH, MC TAGGART, HINCHLIFFE (7:50 PM)
AND CHAIRMAN HUGHES
ABSENT: NONE
Also present were Executive Director Dennis McDuf f ie, Finance Director
Kevin Smith, Agency Attorney Steve Dorsey, Director of Environmental
Services Robert Benard, and Public Works Director George Wentz.
Member Bacharach moved, seconded by
Member McTaggart to approve the
Consent Calendar as follows :
MINUTES Approved the minutes of October 20,
1987.
RESOL NO. RDA 87-23 Adopted Resol. No. RDA 87-22
Allowing Certain Claims and Demands
and Specifying Funds from Which the
Same Are to Be Paid.
The motion to approve the Consent Calendar carried on the following roll
call vote:
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AYES: BACHARACH, MC TAGGART AND CHAIRMAN HUGHES
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: RYAN
ABSENT: HINCHLIFFE (7:50 PM)
PUBLIC HEARING
DRAFT EIR AND The City Manager presented the staff
PROPOSED PROJECT
(1801) memorandum and recommendation to
take public input on the Draft EIR
and proposed project.
Those responding to Chairman Hughes' call for public testimony were: Gene
Frank, 10 Cherryhill; D. E. Clarke, 10 Peppertree; Jeanne Smolley, 56
Limetree; Arnold Graham, 2000 Riverside, Los Angeles, 90039; Andrew
Sargent, 19 Narcissa; Janelle Stenbaklden, 8 Cherryhill; and Marta Haney,
40 Cherryhill. Their concerns centered on the realignment of Palos Verdes
Drive South. They also discussed: the proposed area is zoned for open
space but a portion of it is residential; topsoil should also be added to
the residential area; concern over RDA Technical Panel members indicating
that the realignment of the road may present a greater hazard than improve-
ment; realignment and acquisition costs; Mr. Sargent' s letter relating his
opposition to the EIR (as distributed); the importance of preserving Villa
Francesca as a historical site; and concern over the RDA constructing
public improvements.
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The agency stressed the importance of realigning Palos Verdes Drive South,
as recommended by the RDA. Technical Panel. Member Bacharach pointed out
that the realignment area acquisition costs are being negotiated and are
confidential at this time. She requested that staff provide an oral and
written report addressing public concerns. Member McTaggart stated that
the Pt. Vicente Lighthouse was also a historical site.
The Agency Attorney discussed that it is appropriate for the RDA to
construct public improvements.
The Public Works Director noted that a schedule of project work will be
prepared for the area and coordinated with residents. He indicated that
the new design of Palos Verdes Drive South will provide a higher standard
road design.
Member Bacharach moved to continue the public hearing to November 17 , 1987,
seconded by Member McTaggart and carried.
PORT OF LONG BEACH Member Bacharach reported on the
HEARINGS
City' s testimony at the Port of Los
Angeles and Long Beach Hearings on EIR 20/20 and that the staff was present
to indicate that the Portuguese Bend landslide area was a viable mitigation
project and should be considered by the ports.
ADJOURNMENT At 8:20 P.M. the meeting was duly
adjourned.
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Agency Secretary
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