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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
JULY 21, 2015
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 P.M. by Mayor Knight at Fred Hesse
Community Park, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard, notice having been given with affidavit
thereto on file, and was immediately recessed into Closed Session. The meeting
reconvened at 7:12 P.M.
RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION FOR A STUDY SESSION:
At 7:12 P.M., Mayor Knight reconvened the meeting to Regular Session for a City
Council Study Session.
City Council roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Knight
ABSENT: None
Also present were Doug Willmore, City Manager; Carolynn Petru, Deputy City Manager;
Carol Lynch, City Attorney; Michael Throne, Director of Public Works; Cory Linder,
Director of Recreation and Parks; Deborah Cullen, Director of Finance; Ara Mihranian,
Deputy Community Development Director; Leza Mikhail, Senior Planner; and, Carla
Morreale, City Clerk.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA FOR THE STUDY
SESSION:
None.
DISCUSSION TOPICS:
Review of Tentative Agendas and 2015 Goals and Priorities
Discussion ensued among Council Members, City Attorney Lynch, and staff regarding
items on the upcoming Council Meeting agendas as listed on the Tentative Agendas.
Mayor Pro Tem Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to approve the
Tentative Agendas, as amended.
RECESS AND RECONVENE:
Mayor Knight called a brief recess from 7:17 P.M. to 7:22 P.M.
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REGULAR SESSION:
City Council roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Knight
ABSENT: None
Also present were Doug Willmore, City Manager; Carolynn Petru, Deputy City Manager;
Carol Lynch, City Attorney; Michael Throne, Director of Public Works; Cory Linder,
Director of Recreation and Parks; Deborah Cullen, Director of Finance; Ara Mihranian,
Deputy Community Development Director; So Kim, Senior Planner; Leza Mikhail, Senior
Planner; and, Carla Morreale, City Clerk.
Also present was Jim Lancaster, City Geologist.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Misetich.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Knight announced that the Los Angeles Air Force Base was recently nominated
by the South Bay Association of Chambers of Commerce for the Air Force Space
Commands Community Support Award. Mayor Knight presented a Certificate of
Recognition to Recreation Specialist Kevin Bald and thanked him for his service to the
City since 2008.
Councilman Misetich announced that his son Jonathan has recently enlisted in the US
Army, in pursuit of joining the 75th Ranger Regiment.
RECYCLE DRAWING:
Mayor Knight announced Recyclers of the Month from the July 7, 2015 City Council
meeting: Roy Moore and Shashi Mahajan. He indicated that all winners receive a check
for $250 representing a year of free refuse service and urged everyone to participate in
the City's Recycling Program.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Mayor Knight stated that there was a correction to the agenda, noting that Item No. 2
(Code Amendment to Chapter 15.20 [Moratorium on Land Use Permits] of the Rancho
Palos Verdes Municipal Code to Establish an Exception Category to Allow the
Construction of Barns or Other Similar Non-Habitable Structures that are used for the
Sole Purpose of Housing Animals) should to be moved to the first item of Regular
Business, as it was not a Public Hearing.
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Mayor Pro Tem Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic, to approve the
agenda, as amended, with Item No. 2 (Code Amendment to Chapter 15.20 [Moratorium
on Land Use Permits] of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code to Establish an
Exception Category to Allow the Construction of Barns or Other Similar Non-Habitable
Structures that are used for the Sole Purpose of Housing Animals) as the first item
under Regular Business.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Knight
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS: (Audience Comments regarding Items Not on the Agenda)
Minas Yerelian, Rancho Palos Verdes, suggested the Council consider the formation of
a legal advisory board; and provided comments regarding the Leadership Academy;
attorney-client privilege; retention of email records; and, the City's unfunded liability with
the CaIPERS program.
Sandra Valeri, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding access to open
space areas for equestrian rides and trails that are being closed in the Filiorum area to
allow for the development of new homes.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
None.
NEW BUSINESS:
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting regarding Item I (Adoption of Ordinance No. 571 -Amendments to Municipal
Code Relating to the Regulation of Skateboarding and the Prevention of the Dangerous
Activity Known as "Bombing"); Item K (Establish Permit Parking on Various Streets in
the Del Cerro, Rancho Crest, and Island View Neighborhoods and Parking Restrictions
on the Crenshaw Blvd. Extension from Seacrest Drive to Burma Road and Crenshaw
Blvd. from Seacrest Drive to Valley View Road); and, Item L (Establish the RPV
Resident Recreation Parking Permit Program) and there were no requests to speak.
Councilman Misetich requested that Item L (Establish the RPV Resident Recreation
Parking Permit Program) be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate
consideration.
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Councilman Duhovic requested that Item K (Establish Permit Parking on Various
Streets in the Del Cerro, Rancho Crest, and Island View Neighborhoods and Parking
Restrictions on the Crenshaw Blvd. Extension from Seacrest Drive to Burma Road and
Crenshaw Blvd. from Seacrest Drive to Valley View Road) be removed from the
Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Mayor Pro Tem Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to approve the
Consent Calendar, as amended.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Knight
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion to Waive Full Reading
Adopted a motion to waive reading in full of all ordinances presented at this meeting
with consent of the waiver of reading deemed to be given by all Council Members after
the reading of the title.
Approval of Minutes
Approved the Minutes of the July 7, 2015 Regular Meeting; and July 14, 2015
Adjourned Regular Meeting.
Register of Demands
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2015-60, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING FUNDS FROM WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
Claim Against the City by Jaclyn Tafolla
Rejected the claim and directed staff to notify the claimant.
Claim Against the City by Jeremy Divona
Rejected the claim and directed staff to notify the claimant.
League of California Cities 2015 Annual Conference Resolution Regarding
Automatic Power Outage Compensation for Southern California Edison
Customers
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Reviewed and approved the proposed League of California Cities 2015 Annual
Conference Resolution regarding automatic power outage compensation for Southern
California Edison customers; and authorized Staff to submit this proposed resolution to
the League for the consideration of the General Assembly at its annual conference in
San Jose this fall.
Notice of Completion for the McCarrell Canyon Pipe Relining Project (Supports
2014 City Council Goal - Public Infrastructure)
1) Accepted the project as complete; 2) Authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of
Completion for the project with the LA County Recorder; and if no claims are filed within
35 days after recordation, and upon the contractor posting an acceptable warranty
bond, send a notice to the surety company to exonerate the Performance Bond; and,
3) Authorized the Director of Public Works to release the 5% construction retention
payment to Industrial Coatings and Fireproofing, Inc. 35 days after recordation of the
Notice of Completion by the LA County Recorder contingent upon no claims being filed
on the project, and the contractor posting an acceptable warranty bond with the City.
Management of Rentals at Founders Park
Renewed the contract with Trump National for the management of rentals at Founders
Park for a further 12 months (September 18, 2015 to September 17, 2016).
Adoption of Ordinance No. 571 - Amendments to Municipal Code Relating to the
Regulation of Skateboarding and the Prevention of the Dangerous Activity Known
as "Bombing"
ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 571, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES, AMENDING SECTION 12.16.120 OF TITLE 12 OF CHAPTER 12.16
OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE TO RESTRICT THE USE OF
SKATEBOARDS ON CITY ROADWAYS AND TO CURB THE DANGEROUS
PRACTICE OF "BOMBING."
Designation of Management Representatives for Labor Negotiations
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2015-61, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2015-23
TO ADD DIRECTOR OF FINANCE DEBORAH CULLEN TO THE CITY'S PRINCIPAL
MANAGEMENT NEGOTIATING TEAM.
Establish Permit Parking on Various Streets in the Del Cerro, Rancho Crest, and
Island View Neighborhoods and Parking Restrictions on the Crenshaw Blvd.
Extension from Seacrest Drive to Burma Road and Crenshaw Blvd. from Seacrest
Drive to Valley View Road (Supports 2014 City Council Goal — Infrastructure and
Citizen Involvement and Public Outreach)
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This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Establish the RPV Resident Recreation Parking Permit Program
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Revision "E" to the St. John Fisher Master Plan to Extend the Planning
Entitlements for Phase Two of the Master Plan for an Additional 8 Years
(Location: 5448 Crest Road — Corner of Crest Rd. and Crenshaw Blvd. (Case No.
ZON2007-00492) (Mikhail) (15 mins)
City Clerk Morreale reported that notice of the public hearing was duly published, no
written protests received, and there were no requests to speak regarding this item.
Mayor Knight declared the public hearing open.
Senior Planner Mikhail provided a staff report regarding this item.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and staff.
Monsignor Sork, St. John Fisher, stated that they were requesting the extension of
Phase 2 of the Master Plan for financial reasons.
Mayor Knight declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brooks, to approve the staff
recommendation to: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2015-62, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, THEREBY
APPROVING ADDENDUM NO. 1 TO THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
(MND) AND MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (MMP), AND CONDITIONALLY
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 96 — REVISIONS "E" TO AMEND THE
ST. JOHN FISHER MASTER PLAN CONDITION NO. 45(b), TO ALLOW THE
PLANNING ENTITLEMENTS FOR PHASE TWO TO BE EXTENDED AN ADDITIONAL
EIGHT (8) YEARS, TO AUGUST 24, 2022 (CASE NO. ZON2007-00492).
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Knight
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Appeal of Fence/Wall Permit Decisions (Case Nos. ZON2014-00202 and ZON2014-
00415) (Project Address: 29023 Sprucegrove Drive (Applicant: Mr. and Mrs.
Hesser/Appellant: Mr. and Mrs. Shahbazian) [Continued from April 21, 2015]
City Clerk Morreale reported that this was a continued public hearing, noting that written
protests were included in the staff report, and there were 10 requests to speak
regarding this item.
Senior Planner Kim provided a staff report and PowerPoint presentation regarding this
item.
Cyrus Shahbazian, appellant, provided comments and a PowerPoint presentation
regarding his family's experience through the fence/wall permit application and approval
process of the adjacent property; the view his family has lost; and opined several
applications purportedly submitted by the Hessers do not exist or were incomplete, as
plans and a fee were accepted in lieu of an application.
Vicky Shahbazian, appellant, provided comments regarding the photos, videos and
applications presented for Council's consideration, and her concerns with the loss of
view from her home based on the fencing and foliage that has been planted. She noted
they have been willing to compromise, but a compromise has not been possible.
Hossein Shahbazian, appellant, provided comments regarding the impact to his
property and the significant view impairment that exists from his home as demonstrated
by videos and photographs he has taken. He stated that the City's Municipal Code was
clear and that the Hessers and City were responsible for allowing this damage to occur
to his property.
Sara Shahbazian, appellant, provided comments regarding the foliage and numerous
banana trees between the seven foot high trellis and fencing. She added that this
situation should be resolved this evening as the process has been going on far too long.
Alan Hesser, applicant, provided comments and a PowerPoint presentation regarding
background information and applications that he submitted for fence permits, noting that
removal of a hedge by the adjacent property owner impacted his privacy. He noted
there was a fence and hedge for eight years between the properties, and that the
banana tree in question existed before the trellis was built. He provided comments
regarding the four foot fence from the Shahbazian's viewing area; and noted he would
like the chain-link fence to remain in Section D, stating that Community Development
Director Rojas and the Planning Commission approved the fences, with the adjustments
and requests made by the Council at the April 21, 2015 Council Meeting.
Brenda Hesser, applicant, Rancho Palos Verdes, requested that the Council uphold the
Community Development Director's and the Planning Commission's decisions.
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Jim Howe, provided comments regarding the character of the Hessers; opined this
issue should have been resolved between neighbors; and, noted the hedge between
the properties was removed without notice, trespassing occurred, and the fence causes
little view impairment.
Janice Howe, stated that all those involved desire the Council to focus on and make a
decision regarding the fence application, so that that process can be concluded.
Cyrus Shahbazian, in rebuttal, provided comments regarding preservation of views;
privacy concerns of the neighbors; and, foliage and trellis on the neighbors' property.
He stated that he and his family request a fence of four-feet in height be restored; and
opined that there was a problem with the City staff's enforcement of the Municipal Code.
Alan Hesser, in rebuttal, stated that they have met with all of the findings and desired
that a decision be made regarding this issue. He noted he was in favor of Alternative
No. 2.
Discussion ensued among Council Members, staff, and City Attorney Lynch.
Mayor Knight declared the public hearing closed.
Discussion continued among Council Members, staff, and City Attorney Lynch.
Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brooks, to approve staff
recommendation of Alternative No. 2 to allow for a chain-link fence in Section D.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Knight
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
City Attorney Lynch recommended that there be a clarification of the motion and a new
roll call vote taken since there was a reduction of Section C of the fence to four feet in
height and a partial denial of the appeal.
Mayor Knight moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic, to reconsider the motion.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Knight
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Brooks, to approve staff
recommendation to: 1) Deny the appeal in part with a reduction of the height of the
fence in Section C to four feet; 2) Approve Alternative No. 2 to allow for a chain-link
fence in Section D; and, 3) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2015-63, AS AMENDED, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES,
DENYING IN PART THE APPEAL AND UPHOLDING IN PART THE PLANNING
COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF A FENCE/WALL PERMIT WITH A MODIFICATION
THAT SECTION C BE NO TALLER THAN 4' IN HEIGHT AND BE COMPRISED OF A
SOLID WOOD MATERIAL AT 29023 SPRUCEGROVE DRIVE (ZON2OI4-00202 AND
ZON2014-00415).
City Attorney Lynch noted the Conditions of Approval would be amended to add the
above noted clarity.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Knight
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECESS AND RECONVENE:
Mayor Knight called a brief recess from 8:53 P.M. to 9:06 P.M.
REORDER OF AGENDA:
Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Brooks, to reconsider the
order of business to consider Item K (Establish Permit Parking on Various Streets in the
Del Cerro, Rancho Crest, and Island View Neighborhoods and Parking Restrictions on
the Crenshaw Blvd. Extension from Seacrest Drive to Burma Road and Crenshaw Blvd.
from Seacrest Drive to Valley View Road) prior to the next public hearing.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Knight
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR:
Establish Permit Parking on Various Streets in the Del Cerro, Rancho Crest, and
Island View Neighborhoods and Parking Restrictions on the Crenshaw Blvd.
Extension from Seacrest Drive to Burma Road and Crenshaw Blvd. from Seacrest
Drive to Valley View Road (Supports 2014 City Council Goal — Infrastructure and
Citizen Involvement and Public Outreach)
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Councilman Duhovic stated that he had requested this item be removed from the
Consent Calendar, but explained that his concerns have been addressed.
Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Brooks, to approve the staff
recommendation to: 1) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2015-64, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, ESTABLISHING
PERMIT PARKING ON VARIOUS STREETS IN THE DEL CERRO HOMEOWNERS
ASSOCIATION (HOA) NEIGHBORHOOD; 2) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2015-65, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES,
ESTABLISHING PERMIT PARKING ON VARIOUS STREETS IN THE RANCHO
CREST HOA NEIGHBORHOOD; and, 3) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2015-66, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES,
ESTABLISHING PERMIT PARKING ON VARIOUS STREETS IN THE ISLAND VIEW
HOA NEIGHBORHOOD; and, 4) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2015-67, A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES,
ESTABLISHING PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON THE CRENSHAW BLVD.
EXTENSION FROM SEACREST DRIVE TO BURMA ROAD; ON CRENSHAW BLVD.
FROM SEACREST DRIVE TO VALLEY VIEW ROAD; AND ON PARK PLACE FROM
CRENSHAW BLVD. TO APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET SOUTH/WEST TO THE FIRST
PARKING STALL AT DEL CERRO PARK.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Knight
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS: (continued)
General Plan Land Use Amendment, Zone Change, and Residential Development
on a Property Located at 10 Chaparral Lane (Case No. ZON2014-00143)
[Continued from September 30, 2014]
City Clerk Morreale reported that notice of the public hearing was duly published, written
protests included in the staff report and late correspondence distributed prior to the
meeting, the public hearing was continued from September 30, 2014, and there were 14
requests to speak regarding this item.
Councilman Campbell stated that he would need to be recused from this item and left
the dais at 9:09 P.M.
Senior Planner Kim provided a detailed staff report and PowerPoint presentation
regarding this item.
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Discussion ensued among Council Members, staff, and Mr. Lancaster, City Geologist.
Luis de Moraes, AIA, applicant, provided comments regarding the project as presented,
and concerns that were raised regarding the geology and stability of the site. He stated
that professional engineers were hired to address the concerns that were raised, with a
preliminary grading plan prepared to address grading and re-compacting of the soil of
the building pad; and there was a redesign of the house to meet the assigned
parameters. Mr. de Moraes stated that his client agreed to dedicate a portion of his lot
for future public trail easements.
Joe Oliveri, Chaparral Homeowners Association, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided
comments and a PowerPoint presentation regarding the proposed project, and an
historical perspective of the property in the area. He noted that there is a documented
ancient landslide at the lot located at 8 Chaparral Lane; there is a need for retaining
walls in the area to add stability; and pointed out cracks in the streets demonstrating
movement on Chaparral Lane; and commented regarding the steep slope and path that
water naturally falls in the area.
Damon Swank, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated he has misgivings and objections
regarding the proposed project for the property at 10 Chaparral Lane; possible damage
to Chaparral Lane if the property was developed, including damage to the pavement
and owners' property along the curbside.
Jeremiah George, provided comments regarding his biological background and noted
concern with the project and its impact on natural resources; requested the denial of the
project; noted concerns with the use of the property as it is noted as critical habitat for
the gnatcatcher, suggesting that mitigation measures need to be planned; and
expressed concerns regarding site drainage in the area.
Madeline Ryan, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding the rezoning of
the property from Open Space Hazard to Residential zoning; commented on the 57 foot
setback that the property will maintain; and noted the need for an access point for trail
users within that setback.
Sherree Greenwood, stated that she and other residents have used the trail on the
property for 25 years as an equestrian trail; commented on the steepness of the trail on
7 Chaparral Lane, noting that Mr. Chen offered to donate a portion of his property for
continued safe trail use.
Sandra Sandoval, stated that she had concerns regarding her horse being landlocked
due to development in the area, noting she desired no loss of equestrian trails.
David Sundstrom, Board Member, California Native Plant Society, Rancho Palos
Verdes, provided comments regarding the loss of significant pristine natural habitat with
the proposed development of the property; the loss of two trails and the lack of a cost
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estimate for the creation of alternate trails; the need for a trail easement dedication as a
condition of approval; and the significant loss of view scape and use of the canyon as a
result of the proposed project.
Sharon Yarber, provided comments regarding the lack of trail easement connections to
the multiple trails in the area, loss of trail connectivity, and concerns regarding the cost
of creating new trails.
Sandy Valeri, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding the existence of the
trails on the property; zoning of the property as Open Space Hazard; geological hazards
and the possible impact on surrounding properties due to the ancient landslides in the
area.
Charlene O'Neil, President, Palos Verdes Peninsula Horsemen's Association
(Association), Rancho Palos Verdes, commented on the concerns of the Association
regarding the permanent loss of a horse and hiking trail on the property that has been a
vital link to other area trails in the area for decades; noted Mr. Chen was aware of the
trail use on the property before he made his purchase; and added that 10 Chaparral
Lane was previously reported to be on a fault line.
John Feyk, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that he has walked the trails in this area for
decades, noting he wanted to see a complete connection to trails up the canyon to
Rolling Hills Estates, as well as trail access via Bronco Drive; reported that the area is a
tremendous ecological location; and, spoke in favor of preservation of the natural
habitat.
David Hamilton, project geotechnical engineer, Hamilton and Associates, stated that his
firm reviewed the information provided regarding the property, geotechnical issues
raised, and concerns of the neighborhood, to make certain the site meets all of the
City's building codes. He noted that there was a third party review of his firms'
geological report, as well as the previous reports; the building pad is located on schist
bedrock; and noted the landslide does not exist at the property site, as demonstrated by
multiple site drillings.
Jim Lancaster, City geologist, discussed the different types of geological maps utilized
in the evaluation of a proposed development, including a regional fault map and
regional landslide map from the State of California, which were based on aerial
photographs of the area. He provided comments regarding landslide definitions
including active landslides, possible or probable landslides, dormant landslides, etc.,
noting that locations described as possible landslide areas by the State require drilling
of the site area before any development may begin. He commented on the proposed
project, test pits and borings that were conducted, the digging out of the landslide in the
roadway and placement of a caisson wall, and the use of retaining walls and caissons to
mitigate landslides.
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Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brooks, to continue the
meeting for consideration of new business until 11:15 P.M.
Without objection, Mayor Knight so ordered.
Dan Bolton, Project Civil Engineer, Bolton Engineering, provided comments regarding
the concerns of damage to Chaparral Lane during project construction and the
reasonable measures, as proposed by staff, for the mitigation of that damage; and a
requirement from the Fire Department, as a result of the proposed development, for the
installation of a turn-around at the end of Chaparral Lane which will allow emergency
vehicles improved access to the street.
David Breiholz, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that he was in support of the proposed
development as long as trail network connections were maintained and made part of the
conditional approval, as he was in support of hiking trails and equestrian use of trails.
Mayor Knight declared the public hearing closed.
Discussion ensued among Council Members, staff, and City Attorney Lynch.
Mayor Knight declared the public hearing open.
Charlene O'Neil, provided comments regarding equestrian use of the private streets and
trails in the area near Chaparral Lane.
Mayor Knight declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to approve the staff
recommendation to: 1) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2015-68, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, THEREBY
CERTIFYING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION THAT FINDS THAT THE
PROPOSED PROJECT WILL NOT HAVE AN ADVERSE IMPACT ON THE
SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
APPROPRIATE MITIGATION MEASURES; 2) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2015-69, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES,
THEREBY APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE LAND
USE DESIGNATION FROM NATURAL ENVIRONMENT/ HAZARD TO RESIDENTIAL
1-2 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE FOR A PORTION OF 10 CHAPARRAL LANE;
3) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2015-70, AS AMENDED, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, THEREBY
APPROVING A HEIGHT VARIATION AND GRADING PERMIT TO ALLOW THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 26' TALL, 6,781 SQUARE FOOT TWO-STORY
RESIDENCE WITH BALANCED GRADING ON SITE AT 10 CHAPARRAL LANE,
INCLUDING GRADING FOR AN 8' TALL RETAINING WALL AT 8 CHAPARRAL LANE;
and, 4) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 572, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
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RANCHO PALOS VERDES, AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES FOR A PORTION OF 10 CHAPARRAL LANE FROM
OPEN SPACE HAZARD (OH) TO SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 2 DWELLING
UNITS PER ACRE (RS-2).
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Knight
NOES: None
ABSENT: Campbell (recused)
Councilman Campbell returned to dais at 10:45 p.m.
REORDER OF THE AGENDA:
Mayor Pro Tem Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic, to continue Item No.
5 (Status Report on Proposed LA-RICS Monopole at Upper Point Vicente) to August 4,
2015 or a later date.
Without objection, Mayor Knight so ordered.
Code Amendment to Chapter 15.20 (Moratorium on Land Use Permits) of the
Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code to Establish an Exception Category to
Allow the Construction of Barns or Other Similar Non-Habitable Structures that
are used for the Sole Purpose of Housing Animals
Mayor Knight recused himself from discussion of this item and left the dais at 10:48
P.M.
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting and there were no requests to speak regarding this item.
Senior Planner Mikhail provided a brief staff report and PowerPoint presentation
regarding this item.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and staff.
Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to approve the staff
recommendation to: 1) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 573, AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER
15.20 (MORATORIUM ON LAND USE PERMITS) OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH AN EXCEPTION CATEGORY ("R") TO ALLOW
THE CONSTRUCTION OF BARNS, OR OTHER SIMILAR NON-HABITABLE
STRUCTURES, USED FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF HOUSING ANIMALS WITHIN
THE CITY'S LANDSLIDE MORATORIUM AREA; and, 2) Direct staff to return to Council
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after an analysis is conducted regarding the ability to store farm implements in these
structures.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, and Misetich
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Knight (recused)
Mayor Knight returned to the dais at 10:55 P.M.
Status Report on Proposed LA-RICS Monopole at Upper Point Vicente
This item was continued to August 4, 2015 or a future Council Meeting.
Enhancing Parks and Open Space Operations and Maintenance
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting and there were no requests to speak regarding this item.
Councilman Duhovic suggested that the Council focus on the trash and graffiti issues,
with the staffing issue to be dealt with at a future Council meeting.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and staff.
There was no request for a staff report.
Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brooks, to approve the staff
recommendation to: Approve the proposed plan to expand Citywide the Public Works
Department trash and graffiti removal program, with trash pickup by Marina Landscape
Maintenance and Venco Western, Inc., amended from 4 hours a day Monday through
Friday to 8 hours a day 7 days a week.
Councilman Misetich offered an amendment to continue the remainder of the item to a
future Council Meeting. The maker and seconder of the motion accepted the
amendment.
Discussion continued among Council Members, staff, and City Attorney Lynch.
The motion as restated was the following: Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Brooks, to approve the staff recommendation to: 1) Approve the
proposed plan to expand City-wide the Public Works Department trash and graffiti
removal program, with trash pickup by Marina Landscape Maintenance and Venco
Western, Inc., amended from 4 hours a day Monday through Friday to 8 hours a day 7
days a week; 2) Continue to a future Council Meeting the discussion of the proposed
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plan to expand Recreation and Parks Department staffing presence at specified park
sites and the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve; and, 3) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2015-
71, AS AMENDED, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, APPROVING A BUDGET APPROPRIATION IN THE
AMOUNT OF $159,572 TO FUND THE PROPOSED PLAN TO EXPAND THE CITY-
WIDE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TRASH AND GRAFFITI REMOVAL
PROGRAM TO ENHANCE TRASH, RECYCLING AND GRAFFITI REMOVAL
SERVICES.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Knight
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
Establish the RPV Resident Recreation Parking Permit Program
City Clerk Morreale reported that this item was removed from the Consent Calendar at
the request of Councilman Misetich.
Councilman Misetich stated that there was no mention in the staff report of the
Volunteers on Patrol being included in the enforcement services.
Discussion ensued among Council Members, staff, and City Attorney Lynch.
Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brooks, to: ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-72, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, ESTABLISHING THE RPV RESIDENT RECREATION
PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Knight
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
The following items were raised by Council Members as future agenda items:
Offshore Fireworks Display near Terranea in July 2016 to be funded by public/private
partnership (Misetich)
Unfunded Pension Liability with CaIPERS (Campbell)
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Expansion of resident parking at Abalone Cove after evaluation of Del Cerro Parking
Plan (Campbell)
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS:
This item was deferred.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Manager Willmore reported of the following Closed Session items: 1) With respect
to the Conference with Labor Negotiators, a report was given, and no action was taken;
2) With respect to the Potential Litigation against the City, a report was given, and no
action was taken; and, 3) With respect to the Public Employee Employment, discussion
occurred, and no action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 11:21 P.M., Mayor Knight adjourned the meeting.
Attest:
City Clerk
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