CC SR 20160419 02 - Altamira Canyon Culvert AccessRANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 04/19/2016
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Regular Business
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration of options to address unauthorized access to the Altamira Canyon culvert
under Palos Verdes Drive South (PVDS).
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
(1) Receive and file presentation;
(2) Direct Public Works to work with Portuguese Bend Community Association and
affected private property owners to facilitate the temporary installation of anti -
trespassing grates on the privately -owned upstream end of the Narcissa Drive
drainage culvert, to be paid for with non -City (private) funds; and,
(3) Direct Public Works to develop a capital improvement project to be considered
for inclusion into the FY 2016-2017 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for
modifications to the PVDS drainage culvert to adjust the invert elevation to such
a height as to effectively eliminate unauthorized access into the City culvert and
provide for a maintainable drainage facility.
FISCAL IMPACT: Installation of temporary grating on the downstream end of the
PVDS culvert (estimated at less than $25,000) can be accommodated within the
adopted municipal budget.
Amount Budgeted: None
Additional Appropriation: None at this time
Account Number(s): 101-3009-431-43-00
ORIGINATED BY: Andy Winje, PE, Senior Engineerk
REVIEWED BY: Michael Throne, PE, Public Works Director
APPROVED BY: Doug Willmore, City Managery
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A. Potential Solutions Matrix (page A-1)
B. Design Drawings of Existing Pipe (page B-1)
C. Minutes of May 3, 1983, City Council Meeting (page C-1)
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
Unauthorized access into the gated community of Portuguese Bend is being reported by
the neighborhood through a large -diameter storm drain located under Palos Verdes
Drive South. The result of this trespassing is graffiti on City facilities and on private
property.
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Several alternatives have been discussed by Public Works and the City Attorney's
Office, keeping in mind the constraints of property ownership and access, regulatory
permitting, flood protection, security and maintenance. The essential technical issue is
to determine how to prevent trespassing without creating an impediment to storm flows
and debris that would result in damage to the pipe, roads and surrounding public and
private property. A matrix of potential solutions (Attachment A) was prepared for
comparison of the issues related to each.
Design drawings of the pipe (Attachment B) identify the limits of each agency's pipe
ownership responsibility. The City appears to have been responsible for installing the
downstream 275 linear feet of pipe, while the Abalone Cove Landslide Abatement
District (ACLAD) was responsible for installing the remaining 401 linear feet further
upstream. The break in ownership is located approximately 55 feet northeast of the
landward PVDS right-of-way line, and visible on the surface by observation of a pipe
riser inlet located about 5 feet upstream of the change of ownership. The City has most
likely participated in funding maintenance of the ACLAD culvert as a member of
ACLAD. The City's former Redevelopment Agency (RDA) also was involved at some
level prior to its dissolution in 2012.
According to Minutes of the May 5, 1983, City Council meeting (page C-4 of Attachment
C), the City and ACLAD entered an agreement to improve the drainage from the lower
portion of Altamira Canyon by the installation of a large -diameter culvert from just
upstream of Narcissa Drive to and under Palos Verdes Drive South. This new 10 -foot
diameter culvert replaced two shorter and smaller culverts ending just above and below
Narcissa Drive and PVDS, respectively. The project routed flow entirely through the new
pipe to prevent infiltration of storm water into the stream bed between the roads,
presumably to reduce potential for land movement in the identified Abalone Cove
landslide area.
Unfortunately over time unauthorized access through the pipe has become an
unintended consequence of connecting the pipe from the publicly accessible Altamira
Canyon downstream of PVDS to the gated area upstream of Narcissa Drive. This has
caused a heightened concern with criminal activity occurring as a result of this access,
and the City has received numerous community complaints.
Several legal questions have been raised including whether the City would have liability
for the criminal activity; whether improvement installed by the City would be a gift of
public funds; and whether repair activities would make the City liable for continued
maintenance. With regards to liability for the criminal activity, there are statutory
immunities which protect the City in making decisions on the employment of its law
enforcement resources. While the claim here would be that the City's pipeline is
facilitating the criminal activity, the City is only required to exercise reasonable care in
the maintenance of its facilities; and in this case these facilities are dangerous when
misused as they are. So while the City would have defenses to claims, this would
expose the City to disputes with property owners. Given these circumstances, the City
Attorney believes there is a rationale for the City installing the improvements and it
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would not constitute a gift of public funds. The drainage improvements tie into the City
facilities.
However, by the City installing a permanent debris grate on either the upstream or
downstream end of the pipe, the City would not want to be in the position of having
accepted responsibility for maintenance of the private improvements in the future. It is
therefore recommended that: 1) the City obtain a waiver of liability from the upstream
property owners waiving any liability related to flooding or debris caused by the
permanent debris grate; and, 2) the upstream property owners would need to enter into
a maintenance agreement and waive any claims against the City for repairs to the
permanent debris grate.
CONCLUSION:
The recommended solution to this situation is best achieved in two phases. First,
because the rainy season is nearing its end, the private property owner or the City can
install a temporary grate at their respective ends of the pipe to keep trespassers out. A
grate is more easily installed at the upstream end as it can be easily accessed from
Narcissa Drive. If, on the other hand, the City installs a grate on its end of the culvert,
there is risk that the City will not be able to promptly respond to unclogging the grate
should it experience heavy debris flow, which would consequently expose the City to
damage claims due to upstream flooding and resulting damage. It is also highly
inaccessible and requires personnel, material, and tools to be lowered by winch to the
canyon floor. A grate at either location would only be temporary because of the higher
risk involved in impinging on the flow capacity in the new rainy season. Based on the
above analysis, grating on the private end of the culvert is recommended.
The second part of the recommendation is a more permanent solution. Of the options
presented in the potential solutions matrix, changing the vertical alignment of the
downstream portion of the 120 -inch pipe to prevent (or at least significantly complicate)
trespassing is the recommended approach as it minimizes and eliminates issues related
to reliability, private property access, debris maintenance and flooding potential.
ALTERNATIVES:
In addition to the Staff recommendation, the following alternative actions are available
for the City Council's consideration:
1. Direct Public Works to install temporary grating until October 15, 2016, on
the downstream -end of the PVDS drainage culvert.
2. Discuss and take other action related to this issue.
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ATTACHMENT A - POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS MATRIX
SHORT TERM SOLUTIONS
Ranking
Solution
Description
Ownership /Access Issues
Permitting Issues
Maintenance Issues
Flood Protection Issues
Security Issues
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Install Temporary
Install temporary grate on
Canyon ownership is held
None expected
If a rain event occurs maintenace
Potential for upstream grate to
Does not protect pipe from
Grate Upstream
upstream end of pipe to prevent
privately. Gift of public funds
Commission and PVPLC
may be required during wet
clog and send flows over Narcissa
vandalism
Pipe
trespassing. Remove by Oct 15,
issue needs resolution. Will need
weather.
2016.
access and construction
maintenance required
2
Daylight Pipe between
Remove section of pipe between
easements on private property.
Permitting may involve Army
City could more easily maintain in
Clogging potential of grate is
Does not prevent access to pipe
2
Install Temporary
Install temporary grate on
Public ownership of land but
None expected
If a rain event occurs maintenace
Potential for clogging of
Prevents access to pipe but
Grate Downstream
downstream end of pipe to
difficult access to construct and
Regional Water Quality Control
will be required to clear the pipe.
downstream grate due to debris
difficult to monitor.
prevent trespassing. Remove by
maintain.
Board. Imperitive to minimize
Access is not possible during wet
resulting in upstream flooding or
Oct 15, 2016.
private property.
infiltration using impermeable
weather.
damage to or failure of buried
lining.
pipe.
LONG TERM SOLUTIONS
Ranking
Solution
Description
Ownership /Access Issues
Permitting Issues
Maintenance Issues
Flood Protection Issues
Security Issues
1
Vertical Realignment
Remove and replace the lower
Land is publically owned. Difficult
Permitting may require Coastal
Less maintenace (graffiti
No less protection than currently
Makes access unlikely without a
of Downstream End of
—100 feet of pipe with new slope
access to construct. No
Commission and PVPLC
removal) of City owned pipe
exists.
large ladder or other equipment
Pipe
so that outlet of pipe is well
maintenance access required.
expected, nosignificant debris
above the canyon bottom
maintenance required
2
Daylight Pipe between
Remove section of pipe between
ACLAD easment may exist or can
Permitting may involve Army
City could more easily maintain in
Clogging potential of grate is
Does not prevent access to pipe
Road Crossings
roads and construct a flood
be obtained from PB HOA. City
Coprs, Dept of Fish and Game,
open area. Wet weather activity
reduced by larger and longer
from downstream side, but
control and debris basin in its
will need access, maintenance
Regional Water Quality Control
can be minimized by overflow
debris area, overflow risers and
accesible length of pipe is shorter
place. Install grate at upstream
and construction easements on
Board. Imperitive to minimize
risers.
easier access
end of PVDS culvert.
private property.
infiltration using impermeable
lining.
3
Upstream Grate and
Install permanent debris grate on
Canyon ownership is held
Permitting may involve Army
City could maintain these but
Potential for upstream grate to
Does not protect pipe from
Debris Collection
upstream end of pipe and basins
privately. Will need access,
Coprs, Dept of Fish and Game,
would require significant
clog and send flows over Narcissa
vandalism
Basins
to collect debris
maintenance and construction
Regional Water Quality Control
structural improvements to
easements on private property.
Board.
operate equipment. May require
wet weather activity.
4
Install Check Valve
Install product such as a rubber
Public ownership of land but
Likely exempt
Untested application of this
May not be suitable for debris
May not prevent entry to pipe.
check valve to prevent access and
difficult access to construct and
technology. May require regular
flow applications
allow flow
maintain.
replacement of expensive valve
5
Downstream Grate
Install permanent access
Public ownership of land but
Permitting may require Coastal
Maintenance efforts will be
Potential for clogging of
Prevents access to pipe but
prevention grate on downstream
difficult access to construct and
Commission, Army Corps, Dept of
difficult, involving removal of
downstream grate due to debris
difficult to monitor.
end of pipe. Will require
maintain.
Fish and Game, Regional Water
debris trapped inside pipe using
resulting in upstream flooding or
significant structure to ensure
Quality Control Board and PVPLC
hand tools and small equipment.
damage to or failure of buried
water can escape pipe when
Poor physical access.
pipe.
debris is caught in grate
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Leave As Is
Do nothing new, continue with
None
None
continued graffiti removal
None
Potential liability to City.
graffiti removal and residents
Continued trespassing on private
monitoring
property.
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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 3, 1983
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Robert E. Ryan, at the
Palos Verdes Unified School District building, 30942 Hawthorne Boulevard.
After the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: BACHARACH, DYDA, HEIN & MAYOR RYAN
ABSENT: NONE
Also present were City Manager Donald F. Guluzzy, Environmental Services
Director Sharon Hightower, Public Works Director Carl Abel, Associate Civil
Engineer Anthony Antich, Leisure Services Director Mary Thomas, City Clerk
Mary Jo Lofthus, and Administrative Services Director Kiti Laisure.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA The City Clerk announced that Item A-7 (Hours
of Operation for Abalone Cove Beach) had been
removed from the Consent Calendar and that the following additions had been
made to the agenda: Legislation SB 403, City Council Committees, Agreement
with Abalone Cove Landslide Abatement District and Palos Verdes Drive South
Reconstruction. The agenda as amended was approved on motion of Councilwoman
Hein, secondee by Councilman Dyda and carried.
WAIVER OF FULL READING OF Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilwoman
ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS Hein and carried, to waive reading in full of
all ordinances and resolutions adopted at
this meeting with consent to the waiver of reading deemed to be given by all
members of Council after reading of the title, unless specific request was
made at that time for the reading of such ordinance or resolution.
CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilwoman
Hein to approve the Consent Calendar as follows.
MINUTES Approved as presented the minutes of the adjourned
meeting of April 19, 1983.
ANNUAL REPORT - LANDSCAPE ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 83-24 OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ORDERING THE
DISTRICT NO. 1 (901 X 1411) PREPARATION OF THE ENGINEER'S REPORT IN CONNEC-
TION WITH A LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
(LANDSCAPE AND OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1). ADOPTED RESOLUTION
83-25 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983-84 FOR A
LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT (LANDSCAPE AND OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NO. 1).
ANNUAL REPORT - LANDSCAPE ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 83-26 OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ORDERING THE
DISTRICT NO. 2 (901 X 1411) PREPARATION OF THE ENGINEER'S REPORT IN CONNEC-
TION WITH A LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
(LANDSCAPE AND OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2). ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO.
83-26 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983-84 FOR A
LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT (LANDSCAPE AND OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NO. 2).
POINT VICENTE PARK - Authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign
AGREEMENT WITH JAMES this agreement with Mr. Hatano for the period
HATANO (1201) May 3, 1983 through May 2, 1984.
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PARCEL MAP 3649 - 1) Approved the map. 2) Accepted abandonment
ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATIONS of access rights as offered for dedication on
(1410) said map. 3) Made the finding that this project
will not violate any of the provisions of
Sections 66473.5, 66474, 66474.1, and 66474.6 of the Subdivision Map Act. 4)
Instructed the City Clerk to endorse on the face of the map of Parcel Map 3649
the certificate which embodies the approval of said Parcel Map and the accept-
ance of any dedications shown thereon.
POINT VICENTE PARK - Approved this agreement to provide services at
GEOTECHNICAL OBSERVATION a cost not to exceed $5,000.
SERVICES - ROBERT STONE
AND ASSOCIATES (1201)
RESOL. 83-28 - REGISTER ADOPTED RESOL. 83-28 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
OF DEMANDS THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$350,308.18, DEMAND NUMBERS 3208 THROUGH 3344, AND 11427 THROUGH 11451.
TRACT NO. 38848 - 1) Approved the map. 2) Accepted streets,
ACCEPTANCE OF BONDS (1411) abandonment and/or restriction of access
rights and the right to restrict or prohibit
the erection of buildings or other structures, and easements, as offered
for dedication of said map. 3) Approved and accepted the following work
agreements and improvement securities after they have been examined and
approved by the City Attorney. a) An agreement to guarantee setting of
survey, monuments, tie, points and furnishing tie notes executed by Rutter
Development Corp., a corporation and improvement security deposited with the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes on April 25, 1983 for $10,300, tendered as a
faithful performance bond. b) An agreement to guarantee setting of survey
monuments, tie, points and furnishing tie notes executed by Rutter Development
Corp., a corporation and improvement security deposited with the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes on April 28, 1983 for $82,800, tendered as a faithful
performance bond. c) An agreement to construct sanitary sewers and a faithful
performance bond in the amount of $293,000 and a labor and materials bond in
the amount of $146,500, both executed by Rutter Development Corp., a corpora-
tion and Carlisle Insurance Company. d) An agreement to construct storm
drains and a faithful performance bond in the amount of $311,000 and a
labor and materials bond in the amount of $155,500, both executed by Rutter
Development Corp., and Carlisle Insurance Company. e) An agreement to construct
a water system and a faithful performance bond in the amount of $324,000 and a
labor and materials bond in the amount of $162,000, both executed by Rutter
Development Corp., and Carlisle Insurance Company. 4) Made the following
findings: a) Found that this project will not violate any of the provisions
of Sections 66474, 66474.1, and 66474.6 of the Subdivision Map Act. b) The
proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for its design and improve-
ment, is consistent with the General Plan required by Article 5 (commencing
with Section 65300) of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of the Government Code, or any
specific plan adopted pursuant to Article 8 (commencing with Section 65450) of
Chapter 3 of Division 1 of the Government Code. c) The City Council, pursuant
to Section 66436 (c) (1) and Section 66445 (f) of the Subdivision Map Act,
found that the development of the property in the manner set forth on the
subdivision of land will not unreasonably interfere with the free and complete
exercise of any public entity and/or public utility rights-of-way and/or
easements within the subdivision of land. 5) Instructed the City Clerk to
endorse on the face of the map of Tract No. 38848 the certificate which
embodies the approval of said map and the acceptance of dedications shown
thereon.
PERMIT FOR TEMPORARY Granted a temporary access permit to
ACCESS (1204) California Federal subject to the following
conditions: 1) The developer will install
new sidewalks adjacent to the subject property according to City specifications.
2) The developer will install a wheelchair ramp at the corner of Crest Road
and Hawthorne Boulevard according to State specifications. 3) The developer
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will install stamped concrete on the Crest Road center median from an extension
of the property line to the end of the median on Hawthorne Boulevard. The
pattern and color shall be similar to the remainder of the median on Crest
Road. 4) The developer will repair or replace damaged curb on pavement as a
result of his work. 5) The developer will post a bond for the performance of
the above work. The bond amount will equal the developer's estimated cost of
improvements. This amount will be subject to review and approval by the
Director of Public Works. 6) The developer will pay to the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes a permit fee equal to 10 percent of the estimated cost of improve-
ment or $1,000 (whichever is less) to cover the cost of construction inspection
and administration.
The motion to approve the Consent Calendar carried on the following roll call
vote:
AYES: BACHARACH, DYDA, HEIN, & MAYOR RYAN
NOES: NONE
EASTVIEW GOALS COMMITTEE Director Hightower presented the staff memorandum
(105 X 106) of May 3 which recommended that the City Council
set a date to interview the citizens who have
applied for appointment to the Eastview Goals Committee.
It was the consensus of Council to set May 9 as the date to interview these
candidates.
ABALONE COVE LANDSLIDE Director Hightower presented the May 3 staff
ABATEMENT DISTRICT - memorandum which described this proposal to
REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION add approximately 603 square feet to an
FROM MORATORIUM. existing two-story single family residence.
Applicant: Elin The plans showed no new plumbing to be
Vanderlip, 100 Vanderlip added. If the City Council determined that
Drive (1801) Section 4 (g) of the Landslide Moratorium
Ordinance dated June 15, 1982 applied, a geology
study and deposit must be submitted to the City for City Geologist's review
and approval. Also, a liability waiver must be recorded with the County
Recorder. Both steps are necessary before a site plan review application, or
other necessary applications, could be accepted by the City. Staff recommended
that if Council determined this to be the applicable section of the Landslide
Moratorium Ordinance and if approval is given for this project that the
applicant be notified of the required procedure.
Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hein, and carried that since
this is a minor project, that this exception Lnder Section 4 (g) of the
Landslide Moratorium Ordinance.
HOUSING ELEMENT - ANNUAL Director Hightower presented the March 3, 1983,
PROGRESS REPORT FROM THE staff memorandum which referred to the Planning
PLANNING COMMISSION Commission's approval of the Annual Progress
(701 X 1203) Report on implementation of the Housing Element,
March, 1983.
Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hein, to receive and file this
report.
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES Director Hightower presented the May 3, 1983,
GRANT (1201) staff memorandum which cited the Parks and
Recreation Committee's recommendation that
staff and the Committee look into the possiblity of using the Art in Public
Places Grant in conjunction with the donor recognition plans.
Council then discussed if there was adequate time to proceed on seeking funds
through this grant's process during this year. Councilwoman Bacharach moved,
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seconded by ..,; carried to refer this matter to the Parks and
Recreation Committee to explore funding for next year.
APPOINTMENT TO CITIZEN'S Referring to the April 12, 1983 letter from
ADVISORY COMMITTEE - Supervisor Deane Dana regarding nominees
SOUTH COAST REGIONAL COUNTY for membership to this South Coast Regional
PARK MASTER PLAN County Park Advisory Committee, Mayor Ryan
said it would be necessary to get these nomina-
tions to the Supervisor by May 16th.
It was the consensus of Council that staff should poll the Parks and Recreation
Committee to determine what members wanted to serve on this Advisory Committee.
Staff was directed to report back at the May 9th meeting on this matter.
LEGISLATION
SB 403 - Restriction on business license taxation of coin operated vending
machines and video game machines. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by
Hein, and carried to oppose this bill.
COUNCIL COMMITTEES Councilwoman Hein requested that the Mayor appoint
another councilmember to fill the vacancy on
various committees left by Councilwoman Shaw's resignation. Appointments were
made as follows: South Bay Juvenile Diversion Program - Hein, Southern
California Joint Powers Insurance Authority - Hein and Dyda, South Bay Cities
Association - Bacharach and Hein, Peninsula Transportation - Bacharach,
Legislation - Bacharach.
JOINT PLANNING COMMISSION
AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGREEMENT WITH ABALONE
COVE LANDSLIDE ABATEMENT
DISTRICT - ALTAMIRA
CANYON AND PALOS VERDES
DRIVE SOUTH (1801)
It was the consensus of Council to meet with the
Planning Commission on May 11th.
City Manager Guluzzy presented the proposed
agreement between the City and the Abalone Cove
Landslide Abatement District for the replacement
of Altamira Canyon roadway culvert and resurfacing
of a portion of Palos Verdes Drive South.
After clarification of some provisions of this agreement, Councilwoman Bacharach
moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda, and carried to approve this agreement.
ABALONE COVE BEACH PARK - Director Thomas presented the April 26th
SUMMER HOURS (1201) memorandum which recommended the following hours
for the beach park: 1) Parking lot summer hours -
8:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. - lifeguard to chain exit at 8:00 P.M. seven days per
week. 2) Parking lot winter hours - to coincide with lifeguard's schedule
with closure of parking lot ingress one-hour prior to the end of lifeguard's
shift and the lifeguard chaining of the egress at the end of his shift. Hours
of parking lot operation to be not less than: Monday through Friday - four
hours daily, weekends, holidays, high -use days - eight hours daily. 3)
Authorize Leisure Services staff to close the parking lot and post the facility
"closed and unsupervised" on inclement weather (rain, high winds, heavy fog,
or very cold weather).
Council then discussed if the winter hours coincided with the lifeguard's schedule,
whether the warning sign was bilingual, and the condition of the road leading
down to the beach. Council suggested that perhaps they should make an inspec-
tion of the site prior to the next work session.
Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hein, and carried to
approve the staff recommendations.
PALOS VERDES DRIVE SOUTH Public Works Contract Manager Antich presented
RECONSTRUCTION (1404) the May 2nd staff memorandum which described
in detail alternatives for the reconstruction
of Palos Verdes Drive South. Dr. Miller, a representative of 2-R Engineering,
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described to the Council the techniques of the CRAM system and the CAB system
and the benefits for the recommended CRAM system.
Council then discussed the lifetime of such a method of reconstruction, how
repairs would be made on this roadway, if this method had been tried elsewhere,
the cost of this system versus the other methods, and if Council had enough
expertise to make the decision to go with the CRAM method.
Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hein, to approve the staff
recommendations: 1) Award a contract using the CRAM system to Excel Paving
subject to acceptable agreement presented to the City Council no later than
May 17, 1983. 2) Delete the requirement for roadway insurance. 3) Direct
staff to prepare an agreement with 2-R Engineering for engineering and inspec-
tion services. This approval to be contingent upon the Abalone Cove Landslide
Abatement District approving an installation of their portion of the pipe
prior to May 17th. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: DYDA, HEIN, b MAYOR RYAN
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: BACHARACH
LADERA LINDA/PORTUGUESE Parks and Recreation Committee Chairman Fred
BEND SITE (1201) Jackson presented the Committee's report of
May 3, 1983 which described that the Committee
has been in the process of developing a revised plan for this area over the
past year. He explained the volunteer labor and donations that the community
was making in order to reduce the City's costs in developing this site.
Additionally, he described the usage that this park would get, not only by the
soccer groups, but also there would be heavy adult usage of the facility. He
also reported on his meeting with the School District Board and stated that
they are in support of this plan. The District did, however, remind him that
by 1990 they would be reconsidering its usage of that area.
Director Hightower then presented the staff memorandum of May 3rd which listed
the annual maintenance costs, scheduling, and the cost for construction
management services.
Council discussion then centered on the scheduling for this site, if the City
has the expertise on staff to do the plans, and the funds that would be used
to go ahead with this project.
Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hein, to approve the staff
recommendation of Phase I: (a) A new soccer field, complete with goal posts.
(b) The additional grass area necessary for eventual completion of two softball
fields. (c) Additional parking area, with a street light, at the upper Ladera
Linda site. (d) Provision for parking on the upper Portuguese Bend site (with
some work on the ramp providing access to the lower area containing playing
fields). These improvements to be made at a cost not to exceed $40,000 which
is to come out of the Capital Improvements Fund ($33,000 for construction,
$5,000 for construction drawings, and $2,000 for RJA management services).
The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: HEIN, DYDA, BACHARACH, & MAYOR RYAN
NOES:
NONE
Councilwoman Bacharach's amended motion to use the funds from the Cable TV
Franchise died for lack of a second.
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ADJOURNMENT At 9:00 P.M. the meeting was adjourned to May 9th
at 7:00 P.M. on motion of Councilman Dyda.
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