20221206 Late Correspondence
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 12/06/2022
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Calendar
AGENDA TITLE:
Consideration and possible action to certify the results of the General Municipal Election of
November 8, 2022.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2022-__, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022, DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH
OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
ORIGINATED BY: Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk
REVIEWED BY: Karina Bañales, Deputy City Manager
APPROVED BY: Ara Mihranian, AICP, City Manager
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A. Resolution declaring the results of the November 8, 2022, election (page A-1)
B. Exhibit A - Certificate of the Canvass of the Election Returns and Statement of
Votes Cast (page B-1)
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BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
At the conclusion of any given election , a canvas is conducted to account for every ballot
cast and ensure that every valid vote cast is included in the election totals. On December 5,
2022, the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder will complete the Official Canvass of the
November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election and will issue the Official Certificate of the
Canvass of the Election Returns and Official Statement of Votes Cast. The results of that
canvass will be set forth in Exhibit A (Attachment B) of the proposed resolution (Attachment
A).
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As of the writing of this report (November 29, 2022 @ 10:00 a.m.), the tally of votes are as
follows:
DAVID L. BRADLEY 25.23% 9,564
BARBARA FERRARO 22.02% 8,345
PAUL SEO 20.32% 7,702
STEPHEN PERESTAM 15.93% 6,039
KEVIN JAY YOURMAN 10.44% 3,958
MICHELE P. CARBONE 6.06% 2,297
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution reciting the facts of
that election, thereby enabling those candidates who were elected at the November 8, 2022
General Municipal Election to assume office and begin their terms on the City Council
effective December 6, 2022.
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Resolution No. 2022-65
Declaring Election Results
Page 1 of 3
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-65
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES RECITING THE FACT OF THE
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022,
DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS
PROVIDED BY LAW
WHEREAS, a General Municipal Election was held and conducted in the City
Rancho Palos Verdes, California, on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, as required by law;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 2022-32 adopted on June 7, 2022, the
election was consolidated with the Los Angeles County Local and Municipal Elections
and the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk canvassed the returns of
the election and has certified the results to this City Council, the results are received,
attached and made a part hereof as Exhibit A.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND
ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the whole number of ballots cast in the precincts except
vote-by-mail voter ballots was 15,049. That the whole number of vote-by-mail voter
ballots cast in the City was 3,524, making a total of 18,573 ballots cast in the City.
SECTION 2. That the names of persons voted for at the election for Member
of the City Council are as follows:
David Bradley
Michelle P. Carbone
Barbara Ferraro
Stephen Perestam
Paul Seo
Kevin Jay Yourman
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Resolution No. 2022-65
Declaring Election Results
Page 2 of 3
SECTION 3: That the number of votes given at each precinct and the number
of votes given in the City to each of the persons above named for Member of the City
Council for which the persons were candidates, were as listed in Exhibit A attached.
SECTION 4. The City Council does declare and determine that: David Bradley
was elected as Member of the City Council for the full term of four (4) years; Barbara
Ferraro was elected as Member of the City Council for the full term of four (4) years;
and Paul Seo was elected as Member of the City Council for the full term o f four (4)
years.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall enter on the records of the City Council of
the City, a statement of the results of the election showing:
1. The whole number of ballots cast in the City;
2. The names of the persons voted for;
3. For what office each person was voted for;
4. The number of votes given at each precinct to each person and
5. The total number of votes given to each person.
SECTION 6. That the City Clerk shall immediately make and deliver to each of
the persons so elected a Certificate of Election signed by the City Clerk and
authenticated; that the City Clerk shall also administer to each person elected the Oath
of Office prescribed in the Constitution of the State of California and shall have them
subscribe to it and file it in the office of the City Clerk. Each and all of the persons so
elected shall then be inducted into the respective office to which they have been
elected.
SECTION 7. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of
this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 6th day of December 2022.
ATTEST:
________________________
City Clerk
__________________________
Mayor
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Resolution No.2022-65
State of California )
County of Los Angeles ) ss
City of Rancho Palos Verdes )
I, Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, hereby certify that the
above Resolution No. 2022-65 was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said City
Council at a regular meeting thereof held on December 6, 2022.
City Clerk
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Resolution No. 2022-65
Declaring Election Results
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Resolution No. 2022-65 Exhibit A Page 1 of 5B-1
Resolution No. 2022-65 Exhibit A Page 2 of 5B-2
Resolution No. 2022-65 Exhibit A Page 3 of 5B-3
Resolution No. 2022-65 Exhibit A Page 4 of 5B-4
Resolution No. 2022-65 Exhibit A Page 5 of 5B-5
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: CITY CLERK
DATE: DECEMBER 6, 2022
SUBJECT: ADDITIONS/REVISIONS AND AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA
_____________________________________________________________________
Attached are revisions/additions and/or amendments to the agenda material presented
for tonight’s meeting.
Item No. Description of Material
1 Email exchange between Public Works Deputy Director Lo and Jessica
Vlaco
Emails from: Lenée Bilski; Florence and Steven Kleinjan; Jane Dunn;
James Stewart; Terry Digby; Bill and Marty Foster; Board of Ladera
Linda Homeowners Association President Diane Mills; Stan Finka; Kit
Song
2 Updated Cost Estimate
** PLEASE NOTE: Materials attached after the color page(s) were submitted
through Monday, December 5, 2022.**
Respectfully submitted,
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Teresa Takaoka
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Hi Jessica,
Lincoln Lo
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 1:59 PM
vlaco5@cox.net
CityClerk; CC; Ara Mihranian; Erin Jones -Griffin Structures; James O'Neill; Ramzi Awwad
RE: Set back of path along Forrestal
Responding to your inquiry below on the setback of the walking path along Forrestal Dr., except for when the walking
path meets the entrance gate, the setback has a minimum dimension of 20' from the existing fence along Forrestal
Drive.
Thanks,
Lincoln Lo
P.E., CCM, LEED AP, ENV-SP
Public Works Deputy Director
llo@rpvca.gov
Phone -(310) 544-5335
Address:
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Website: www.rpvca.gov
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virtual appointments are available. Many services are available on line, including plan check review
services. To schedule an appointment, visit the Staff Directory on the City website to find the appropriate
department.
From: vlaco5@cox.net <vlaco5@cox.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 6, 2022 10:43 AM
To: Ramzi Awwad <rawwad@rpvca.gov>; Erin Jones -Griffin Structures <ejones@griffinstructures.com>
Cc: Ara Mihranian <AraM@rpvca.gov>; CC <CC@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Set back of path along Forrestal
Hi Ramzi and Erin,
I am following up on my previous requests for information about the setback of the path along the Forrestal perimeter
of the park.
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In recent weeks there has been much discussion about the setbacks along the ocean facing side of the park due to
concerns about noise and privacy. We, whose homes border the park and whose bedrooms back up onto Forrestal
Drive, have equal concerns about our privacy and potential noise from visitors utilizing the walking path and lawn
area. What kind of setback have you designed to help mitigate these concerns for Ladera Linda residents? While we are
not asking for a 17-foot setback like the one along the ocean facing side of the lower field, we certainly hope that there
will be an adequate setback on the Forrestal side of the park to address our concerns.
On a more personal level, when you determined late in the planning and approval process to introduce the ADA
entrance at the lower gate, it resulted in a widening of the overall gate. Obviously, there can be no shrubs or vines
placed on that section of the fence where the gate is because the gate needs to be able to open and close. The result is
that there will be a large section of fence/gate along the Forrestal side of the park which will allow visitors to look
directly into my yard and home. There will also be no noise buffer in this area. The only way to provide me with more
privacy and less noise is to provide a reasonable setback of the path from the Forrestal perimeter of the park.
As always, I am available to council and staff if anyone would like to discuss these concerns.
Regards,
Jessica Vlaco
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Lenee Bilski <leneebilski@hotmail.com>
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 4:08 PM
CC; CityClerk
Ara Mihranian; James O'Neill
Subject: Fw: CC Agenda item #1 Dec. 6, 2022 Ladera Linda project Fencing and Landscaping
corrected text
Dear Mayor Bradley and City Council members,
Thank you for continuing this Ladera Linda item to tonight's Council meeting to allow time to schedule an
on-site meeting with neighborhood residents. Approximately 25 SeaView homes on Dauntless Dr. and the
cu-de-sacs are directly impacted by the Ladera Linda project. The stairs (125) leading up to LL are used
regularly by a lot of residents for exercising including me and my elderly sister.
I was among those who met with city staff last week to observe the southern side fencing & foliage both on-
site and then from below on Dauntless Dr. We were most grateful for the opportunity to be heard as we
presented an alternative to the staff's proposal for fencing and vegetation. The perimeter fence and foliage
serve as an important barrier to maintain privacy, security, and property values for residents of Lad era Linda
and Seaview.
Mature shrubbery that exists on the hillside helps prevent erosion as well as providing privacy for homes
below. The existing plants on the perimeter are drought tolerant so there is no need to remove them at
additional cost to the city. Reseeding is unacceptable as it would take irrigation and a long time for plants to
grow. We don't want to weaken the slope.
Our meeting witn staff took place on the construction area and then we went down to Dauntless Dr. to view
the hillside from the homes and street. Then we asked staff to climb the stairs to see the views of homes and
the mature foliage along the existing fence and noted how it could be trimmed down and a lower fence in the
same location would be preferred by residents. Staff explained that current blank spots along the rim will be
replanted.
I was pleased with the meeting. Security, privacy, & views were subjects of discussion.
Having read the current Staff Report which incorporates the residents' suggestions, I support the
Alternative Staff Recommendations and ask that you approve them.
Thank you for your service to RPV!
Ever vigilant,
Lenee Bilski
SeaView resident I 1
Subject: FW: Ladera Linda Landscape Fence Project
From: Florence Kleinjan <sfkleinjan@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 6, 2022 1:08 PM
To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Ladera Linda Landscape Fence Project
Dear Sirs,
My name is Florence Kleinjan and my husband and I live at 3945 Dauntless Drive RPV located in the Seaview Tract(family
owned property since 1998). My home is directly to the west side of the steps leading up from Dauntless to Lad era
Linda.
Before I go any further, I would 1st like to ThanK the City and Lincoln for meeting with us regarding our concerns with
regards to the fence relocation.
We have great concerns when it comes to the relocation of the fencing presently on site. The main concern is privacy
and the disturbance that it will bring. We already have endured problems with people trespassing on our property,
finding beer bottles and trash left by people using the stairs as a place to party. They also abuse the parking by parking
numerous cars along the front of my home. We are only asking that we have our privacy and our neighborhood
preserved.
Since this project began, there seems to have ben a lack of communication from the City and I would hope that as
residents you would open your ears and listen to our concerns.
We do, however; support the fence being left in place and being lowered with the necessary landscape as requested. All
other changes are "OPPOSED."R
Respectfully,
Florence and Steven Kleinjan
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Subject: FW: Ladera Linda fence
From: Jane Dunn <jane3924@att.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 6, 2022 7:56 AM
To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Ladera Linda fence
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
Please make decisions to maintain the privacy and tranquility of our Seaview neighborhood going forward with the
fence decisions and anything that presents in the future. We love the way our neighborhood is and don't want it
changed into inconveniences. We already hear the Trump wedding noise on the weekends and don't want to be
sandwiched between 2 noises, so again please make good choices and think of the neighbors who live here. Our quiet
and serene environment is important to us.
Thank you-
Jane Dunn
3924 Exultant
Sent from my iPhone
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Subject: FW: Ladera Linda fence
From: JAMES STEWART <journeyman@cox.net>
Sent: Monday, December 5, 2022 6:51 PM
To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Ladera Linda fence
City Council,
I support the November 30th staff recommendation for the Ladera Linda Park Fencing and Foliage. I live in Seaview and
believe this will be a big help toward better privacy for our neighborhood.
Thank you.
James Stewart
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Subject: FW: Ladera Linda fence and slope plan
From: Terry Digby <terrydigby0@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, December 5, 2022 5:52 PM
To: David Blenko <dblenko@gmail.com>
Cc: CC <CC@rpvca.gov>; James O'Neill <joneill@rpvca.gov>; Suzanne Mackey <suemackey2@yahoo.com>; Kathy Blenko
<kmblenko@gmail.com>; Steve and Florence Kleinjan <sfkleinjan@gmail.com>; rayne
<rayne@shermandesigngroup.net>; Dan Rouimi <danrouimi@yahoo.com>; Jim and Beth Stewart
< jo u rneyma n@cox.net>
Subject: Re: Ladera Linda fence and slope plan
Dear Sirs,
I trust that the two new 42" fences with the scrub brush filling will extend west along the south facing "Top of Slope" on
the tier level that houses the paddle tennis courts, as this is the area directly behind our houses. I have been unable to
find an indication of the City's exact plan on line, so I just wanted to confirm that this is the case.
Thank you again,
Terry Digby
424 903 5326
On Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 3:01 PM David Blenko <dblenko@gmail.com> wrote:
Dear City Council members and staff,
I am writing to thank City staff for their interaction with the Seaview community and the revised plan that has been
submitted for your approval.
A number of concerns-notably including privacy and maintenance of existing vegetation -have been addressed.
There is one matter I want to bring to your attention, an existing gate in the existing Ladera Linda South Fence. Two
pictures of this gate from below the fence are attached. Hopefully this is only a clarification related to the proposal you
are voting on.
A number of us neighbors in the vicinity of Helm Place have noticed that this gate as it currently exists creates
problems. Some Ladera Linda visitors use it for purposes for which we are certain it is not intended. They use it to reach
the slope below (above our homes) to drink beer and or hike on the hillside and storm water runoff channels. The
results are debris such as beer cans, erosion of the slope, and deterioration of the drainage system (which was not
designed for this purpose).
Our request: we request that the gate either be eliminated in connection with the upcoming work on this fence or that
a provision be made to keep the gate locked at all times except when City personnel need to access the slope.
Thank you for your consideration of this request.
Respectfully,
David Blenko
32210 Helm Place
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Subject: FW: Ladera Linda
From: martha foster <martycrna@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, December 5, 2022 5:06 PM
To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Ladera Linda
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
Mayor and Council Members
Much time and thought has gone in to decision-making regarding the fencing and vegetation along the ocean-facing
side of the lower tier.
We much prefer a higher fence. Perhaps six feet as has been suggested.
Certainly all remaining vegetation must remain since several mature trees were cut down and the fact that new planting
will take a great deal of time and water to be of any consequence.
It does seem reasonable that the city acquiesce to the desires of the surrounding communities in what is a small matter
in relation to the worries of these communities regarding safety and security during and after the construction.
Best Wishes
Bill and Marty Foster
LLHOA residents
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Subject: FW: Ladera Linda Community Park Fencing and Foliage Discussion for 12/6/22
-----Original Message-----
From: Diane Mills <dianebmills@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, December 5, 2022 4:24 PM
To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov>
Cc: Ara Mihranian <AraM@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Ladera Linda Community Park Fencing and Foliage Discussion for 12/6/22
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
Dear City Council Members,
The Ladera Linda Homeowners Association (LLHOA) Board appreciates the efforts of compromise put forward by the
Seaview HOA and City Staff in the development of an alternate plan for the fencing and foliage along the ocean-facing
side of the lower tier of the Lad era Linda Community Park. We also appreciate the efforts of Staff to keep us informed
about different aspects of the park development as they come before the City Council.
The LLHOA has sent a letter to the Council previously, outlining our concerns about the fencing and foliage. We still
prefer to have a six foot fence along the lower tier in the interest of security and safety. The current vegetation and
fencing provides security and privacy and we would like to retain as much of the existing foliage as possible. Several
mature trees have already been cut down as part of the park construction. We believe that there are plenty of viewing
areas in front of the building as well as on the upper tier of the park to satisfy view seekers. We do not agree with Staff
that a 42 inch fence will be enough of a deterrence to prevent accidents on the slope as well as security to limit access to
the park. We believe the fence should be six feet tall as previously approved by the Council.
Thank you for considering the needs and interests of the local residents in this decision.
Sincerely,
Board of Ladera Linda Homeowners Association
Diane Mills, President
Nancy Ohara, Secretary
Ed Hummel, Treasurer
Marty Foster, Community Safety
Jessica Vlaco, Community Outreach
Susan Wilcox, Communications
Elliot Levy, Communications
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Subject: FW: Opposed to the Ladera Linda Community Park Landscape/ Fence Project
From: stan finka <stanfinka@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, December 5, 2022 3:57 PM
To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Opposed to the Ladera Linda Community Park Landscape/ Fence Project
Whom it may concern,
I am writing to oppose the recommended council action related to the fencing and vegetation
along the border of the Ladera Linda Community Park. As a resident of Seaview, I believe that
the recommended action is detrimental to our community. I ask that the Council either reject
this action or delay action on this item until there is input from the Seaview Community about
our community priorities.
Sincerely,
Seaview Resident
Stan Finka 4249 Dauntless dr.
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Subject:FW: Ladera Linda Staff Recommendation
From: KIT & KWI <kitmsong@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 6, 2022 4:43 PM
To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Ladera Linda Staff Recommendation
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
I had submitted my form to speak on this topic this evening. Received confirmation of the
form receipt, but have not yet received the Zoom link.
I am in support of the staff recommendation. We toured the site with staff last week and the
proposed solution put forward by our SRA board and adopted by the staff is one that is
strongly favored by our community to protect the privacy and security of Seaview and to also
accommodate the goal of having views of Catalina from the majority of the new site.
Moving the fence down the hill is strongly opposed by all of our community
members. Maintaining the minimum 17 foot buffer is viewed as a very positive step with a
height of 4 feet to the vegetation to keep people back from the edge of the property.
Kit Song, MD, MHA
Board member Seaview Residents Association
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Ramzi Awwad
Monday, December 5, 2022 5:43 PM
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CityClerk; Ara Mihranian; Lincoln Lo
Subject:
Attachments:
Late Correspondence for Regular Business Item 2: Ladera Linda Community Park
Late Correspondence to Dec 6 Ladera Linda Vegetation Removal.pdf
Honorable Mayor and Council members,
Attached as late correspondence is a cost estimate memorandum pursuant to Regular Business Item 2: Consideration
and possible action to determine the limits of removal of the existing fence and vegetation on the ocean-facing side of
the Ladera Linda Community Park. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Ramzi Awwad
Public Works Director
rawwad@rpvca.gov
Phone -(310) 544-5275
Address:
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Website: www.rpvca.gov
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: DECEMBER 6, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: RAMZI AWWAD, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS µ-
SUBJECT: LATE CORRESPONDENCE TO DECEMBER 6, 2022 REGULAR
BUSINESS ITEM 2: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO
DETERMINE THE LIMITS OF REMOVAL OF THE EXISTING FENCE
AND VEGETATION ON THE OCEAN-FACING SIDE OF THE LADERA
LINDA COMMUNITY PARK
This memorandum is a supplement to the staff report for the December 6, 2022 City
Council Meeting, Regular Business Item 2, "Consideration and possible action to
determine the limits of removal of the existing fence and vegetation on the ocean-facing
side of the Ladera Linda Community Park."
The staff report provided a recommendation to make various changes to the Ladera Linda
Community Park plans. Table 1 below provides an order-of-magnitude cost estimate of
the recommended plan revisions. Based on City Council action, Staff will further negotiate
costs associated with any approved plan revisions to arrive at a firm cost.
Table 1-Plan Revision Order-of-Magnitude Cost Estimate
Item# Description Total
1 -Credit for existing vegetation and fence removal with replacement $OK-$SOK
-Lower existing fence and trim plantings to 42"
-Plant vines along existing fence
-Plant native veqetation barrier within landscape setback zone
2 Fill-in veaetation gaos alona fence $2SK -$SOK
3 Install 36" to 42" post-and-cable barrier alonq walkinq path $2SK-$SOK
Total $SOK-$1SOK
The proposed plan revisions, as recommended in the December 6 City Council Staff
Report, are estimated to increase the construction cost by approximately $50,000 to
$150,000. The estimated cost increase is partially driven by the addition of new items
such as vines (with associated irrigation) to screen the retained existing chain link fence,
a post-and-cable fence, and additional vegetation. However, the estimated cost may
increase due to the modification of the existing fence to a lower height. Although the City
will receive a credit for deletion of items previously included in the contract such as
replacement fencing, removal of existing vegetation, and planting of new vegetation along
the southern slope; the credit may be offset by the higher labor cost for the contractor to
modify the existing fence and vegetation to 42" in height and plant new vegetation. This
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
is because modifying the existing fence is more labor intensive than removing and
replacing the old fence with a new one. Additionally, the new fence for the upper and
middle tiers has already been fabricated, therefore, the City may incur a re-stocking fee.
Ultimately, the contractor may replace the existing fence with a new one at a height of 42"
inches; if it is more cost-effective to do so.
Based on the progress of construction and the remaining contingency, Staff believes that
any or all plan revisions can be accommodated within the remaining contingency.
Therefore, at this time, Staff does not recommend a budget adjustment. Should major
unforeseen conditions develop that would require the use of contingency that is otherwise
consumed by these plan revisions, Staff will return to the City Council and request a
budget adjustment.
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ADDITIONS/REVISIONS AND AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA
Attached are revisions/additions and/or amendments to the agenda material received
through Monday afternoon for the Tuesday, December 6, 2022, City Council meeting:
Item No.
1
Description of Material
Email from: Sharon Trani; Sandra Heffernan; Terry Digby; Bryce Lowe -
White; Dan Rouimi; Elizabeth Sax; Rayne Sherman; Terry Canfield;
Pauline Funiciello; Jerry V. Duhovic; Cathy French; Sajid Veera; Mickey
Radich; Herb Stark; Donald Bell; Kit Song; David Sienko
Respectfully submitted,
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Subject: FW: Ladera Linda Community Park Revised Plans-Reg. Fencing and Foliage
From: tranis s <strani@msn.com>
Sent: Monday, December 5, 2022 2:15 PM
To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Ladera Linda Community Park Revised Plans-Reg. Fencing and Foliage
Dear City Council:
I am a resident of Seaview Residents Association and enjoy the use of the Ladera Linda Community Center.
I agree with the RPV Staffs revised plans for fencing and foliage along the ocean-facing side of Ladera Linda
Community Park.
I agree with the 5 points the staff recommends:
1. Lower the existing fence and trim the plantings along the entire ocean-facing side of the park to a
height of 42 inches from the finished grade, and fill in any gaps in vegetation along the fence with
new similar plants;
2. Plant a vine or hedge that will grow up to 42 inches in height along the park facing side of the
existing ocean-facing fence for screening purposes;
3. Plant a barrier of coastal sage scrub and/or other native plants within the entire landscape
setback zone between the top of slope and walking paths, except where the walking path
approaches the stairway;
4. Install a context-sensitive railing, to be selected by Staff, at a height ranging between 36-and 42-
inches adjacent to the walking paths along the entire ocean-facing side of the park; and
5. Eliminate the Council-approved 6-foot chain link fence along the slope of the ocean-facing side of
the park and retain the existing vegetation on the slope.
Sincerely,
Sharon Trani
Resident on Admirable Dr.
Rancho Palos Verdes
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Subject: FW: Ladera Linda fencing support
From: Sandra <san551@cox.net>
Sent: Monday, December 5, 2022 1:36 PM
To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Ladera Linda fencing support
Hello,
I thank you for reconsidering the fence changes at Ladera Linda. I did not hear about the opportunity to provide input
on the west side of the staircase and was very disappointed to find the decision to make changes was already approved
when I did participate in the East side discussions. I support the changes for the entire area as I understand it.
I am not convinced 2 short fences and landscaping will be sufficient to keep visitors in the park area. If needed, I am
sure we will have the opportunity to evaluate and reconsider options if needed after installations.
Thank you for listening to our concerns and opinions!
Sandra Heffernan
Cell 310 308 1633
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Subject: FW: Ladera Linda
From: Terry Digby <terrydigbyO@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 1, 2022 6:11 PM
To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Ladera Linda
Dear City Council,
I am sure you have had more input than you thought from our neighborhood, and I am adding my two cents worth. My
name is Terry Digby and I live in one of the four houses {32200) on Helm Place.
Firstly, I wish to thank you for taking the time to hear our concerns regarding the development of Ladera Linda and your
pragmatic approach.
I spent four years searching for the right forever home and purchased my house {March 2003) based on the serenity and
peacefulness of the neighborhood, the views, the large back yard along with the fact that it was in a cul-de-sac giving me
privacy due to no one ever being able to build behind me, and that my privacy would always be protected from Looky
Loos by the bushes all along the south facing fence of Ladera Linda.
Now those bushes have been removed, and everyone and anyone can stand at the fence and see directly into our
backyard, master bedroom and even our Jacuzzi which we enjoy in the evening, although maybe seeing my naked
purulent flesh will be the best deterrent for Looky Loos!!!!!!!!!!!!! Annoying as that is, it can be resolved. I have already
been planting trees along my back fence and one day (hopefully before I snuff it) we will regain at least most of that
privacy.
My major concerns are as follows:
a) If the fence is moved down the hill people will have access to the hillside, and that along with the loss of root
structure through the bush removal will surely result in extensive erosion of the hill. Hopefully the proposed four foot
fence and replanting of vegetation will help prevent that.
b) The fence as it stands is no barrier for the dozens of broken beer bottles I clear out of the swale behind my property
line a number of times a year. Reducing the height of that fence will surely just make that situation worse. Regarding this
point I am still a little puzzled as to why the fence would spoil the view of the park goers as I have enjoyed that view
thousands of times during my 20 year tenure when walking up there without feeling that the vista is somehow spoiled.
c) How will the functions at Ladera Linda be policed? Will there be someone there to monitor the activities and make
sure events are concluded on time and do not drag on late into the night? What time is the City proposing to have
events shut down by? That must be addressed and cannot be left to ambiguous interpretation.
D) With the increase in traffic volume are there plans for a signal at PV Dr South and Forrestal? The new light at PV Dr
South and PV Dr East is a traffic gnarler and a traffic circle would surely be more appropriate?
Thank you for listening to my concerns.
Terry Digby
424 903 5326
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Subject: FW: Ladera Linda
From: Terry Digby <terrydigbyO@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, December 5, 2022 12:44 PM
To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Ladera Linda
Since my email last week, I have been updated over the weekend regarding your updated plans for the ladera Linda
project and wish to thank you for the positive reaction to the Seaview neighborhood concerns.
Your revised proposals check every box on my list and I am filled with joy that the reasons I moved here will still be the
same after completion of the project.
I cannot attend the Hesse Park meeting tomorrow night as I have contracted Covid and am quarantining at the current
time.
Thank you once again for the time and energy you have invested to achieve this win/win conclusion.
Terry Digby
424 903 5326
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Subject: FW: Lidera linda fencing
-----Original Message-----
From: Bryce Lowe-White <brycelw@mac.com>
Sent: Monday, December 5, 2022 12:06 PM
To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Lidera linda fencing
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
I think option 3 is the best solution using native plants as a barrier to the slope. Consider also using a good amount of
cactus so people wont wander down the slope into the neighborhood below. We have that as a slope barrier at the pbc
look out and its so beautiful while also protecting the slope from people and erosion.
Resident 93 yacht harbor drive
Text message from my iPhone
Bryce Lowe-White I Los Angeles, CA I 310.874.0607 I brycelowewhite.com
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Subject: FW: Ladera Linda Park south side fence
From: Daniel Rouimi <danrouimi@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, December 5, 2022 11:01 AM
To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Ladera Linda Park south side fence
I am in full support of the staff's recommendations to make Ladera
Linda an addition to the community that will serve the people and
create better protection for the existing residents of the Seaview
development.
1. Lower the existing fence and trim the plantings along the entire ocean-facing side of the park to a height
of 42 inches from the finished grade, and fill in any gaps in vegetation along the fence with new similar
plants;
2. Plant a vine or hedge that will grow up to 42 inches in height along the park facing side of the existing
ocean-facing fence for screening purposes;
3. Plant a barrier of coastal sage scrub and/or other native plants that are thick enough to create a barrier
preventing people coming thru within the entire landscape setback zone between the top of slope and
walking paths, except where the walking path approaches the stairway;
4. Install a context-sensitive railing, to be selected by Staff, at a height ranging between 36-and 42-inches
adjacent to the walking paths along the entire ocean-facing side of the park; and
5. Eliminate the Council-approved 6-foot chain link fence along the slope of the ocean-facing side of the park
and retain the existing vegetation on the slope.
Thank you
Dan Rouimi
3926 Dauntless Dr
Sea view Hoa board member
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Subject: FW: Ladera Linda development
From: Elizabeth Sax <saxhouse1@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, December 5, 2022 10:24 AM
To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Ladera Linda development
I am in full support of the staff's recommendations to make Ladera
Linda an addition to the community that will serve the people and
create better protection for the existing residents of the Seaview
development.
1. Lower the existing fence and trim the plantings along the entire ocean-facing side of the park to a height
of 42 inches from the finished grade, and fill in any gaps in vegetation along the fence with new similar
plants;
2. Plant a vine or hedge that will grow up to 42 inches in height along the park facing side of the existing
ocean-facing fence for screening purposes;
3. Plant a barrier of coastal sage scrub and/or other native plants within the entire landscape setback zone
between the top of slope and walking paths, except where the walking path approaches the stairway;
4. Install a context-sensitive railing, to be selected by Staff, at a height ranging between 36-and 42-inches
adjacent to the walking paths along the entire ocean-facing side of the park; and
5. Eliminate the Council-approved 6-foot chain link fence along the slope of the ocean-facing side of the park
and retain the existing vegetation on the slope.
( I prefer the sensitive railing to be 42")
Please vote in favor of the staff's report!
Elizabeth Sax
4022 Admirable Dr.
Ranch Palos Verdes, CA
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Subject: FW: Ladera Linda Community Park Fencing and Foliage Proposal -Support
From: Rayne Sherman <rayne@shermandesigngroup.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 4, 2022 2:02 PM
To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov>
Cc: Rayne@ShermanDesignGroup.net
Subject: Ladera Linda Community Park Fencing and Foliage Proposal -Support
To the RPV City Council,
As a resident of the Seaview neighborhood for more than thirty years and currently serve as
Vice President of the SeaView Residents Association {SRA}, I ask for your support of the RPV
Staff Alternative Proposal for the Ladera Linda Community Park Fencing and Foliage. The SRA
interaction with RPV Staff was a positive process, and I sincerely thank them for listening to
our communities concerns with this matter.
On a personal note, I would have preferred the slope on the ocean side of the 42" barrier
fence to be dense shrubbery not coastal scrub, I am encouraged to know that that issue will be
reevaluated after one year of operation. I hope the reevaluation will be calendared by Staff
and include SRA input.
I thank you in advance for your support.
Rayne Sherman,
4043 Admirable Dr.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(C) 562/714-3113
(H) 310/544-7767
(0 ) 562/424-2227
Rayne@ShermanDesignGroup.net
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Subject:
Terry Canfield <td3harris@gmail.com>
Sunday, December 4, 2022 9:18 AM
CityClerk
cc
December 6, 2022 City Council Meeting Regular Business Item 1
I disagree with staff's recommendations to remove the fencing along the lower and upper ocean side
of the park and request that staff add foliage to the existing fence where it is missing. In addition, a 6-
foot security fence should be placed below the finished plot line of the middle section of the park.
Thank you,
Terry Canfield
3656 Vigilance Dr., RPV
Ladera Linda
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Sent:
To:
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Pauline Funiciello <pfuni76@gmail.com>
Thursday, December 1, 2022 8:13 PM
CC; CityClerk
Ladera Linda Community Center
As a resident of the Ladera Linda Community, we reject staff's recommendations to remove the fencing along
the lower and upper ocean side of the park and to direct staff to add foliage to the existing fence where
missing.
Thank you,
Pauline Funiciello
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Subject: FW: Corrective Notification -Re: The alternative fencing and landscaping proposal for
the ocean-facing/southern perimeter of the Ladera Linda Community Park
From: Jerry Duhovic <jduhovic@hotmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 1, 2022 8:36 AM
To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Re: Corrective Notification -Re: The alternative fencing and landscaping proposal for the ocean-facing/southern
perimeter of the Ladera Linda Community Park
Honorable City Council and City Staff,
On behalf of the Seaview Residents Association Board of Directors, please accept this
email as a corrective notification with respect to the alternative fencing and
landscaping proposal for the ocean-facing/southern perimeter of the Ladera Linda
Community Park ('Alternative Proposar1, specifically Attachment A to the Staff Report
for the December 6, 2022 Council Meeting.
Although there were discussions with several residents of the Ladera Linda
neighborhood, the Alternative Proposal erroneously represented that the proposal was
sanctioned/approved by the Ladera Linda Homeowners Association Board of Directors
("Ladera Linda HOA Board''). This is in fact not the case. We understand that the
Ladera Linda HOA Board will be submitting their own comments to Council.
On behalf of the Seaview Residents Association Board of Directors, I would like to
sincerely apologize to the Council, Staff, the Ladera Linda HOA Board, and the
residents of Lader a Linda.
We deeply regret the error. But please know that the error was innocent, unintentional
and was the result of multiple parties contributing to the drafting of the Alternative
Proposal.
Notwithstanding, the Seaview Residents Association Board of Directors reiterates its
support for the Alternative Proposal submission.
We thank the Council and Staff for their work on the Ladera Linda Community Park
project over the years, and the Council for its consideration of the Alternative Proposal,
in addition to your dedicated service to our great City!
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Please feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Jerry V. Duhovic
President, Seaview HOA Board of Directors
Jerry V. Vuhovlo
Cell: (310)502-8036
jduhovic@hotmail.com
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Subject: FW: Ladera Linda project
-----Original Message-----
From: Cathy French <ccf214@cox.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 1, 2022 11:44 AM
To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Ladera Linda project
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
To City Council members
I am writing to request your support of the staff recommendation for the landscape and fencing for Ladera Linda.
Thank you,
Cathy French
42;5 Palos Verdes Dr Do
RPV,CA.90275
Sent from my iPhone
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Sent:
To:
Subject:
To all concerned :
Sajid Veera <sajidveera@gmail.com>
Wednesday, November 30, 2022 4:04 PM
CityClerk; CC
Ladera Linda park plan
We reject staff's recommendations to remove the fencing along the lower and upper ocean side of the park
and to direct staff to add foliage to the existing fence where missing. In addition a 6 foot security fence shall
be placed below the finished plot line of the middle section of the park.
Sajid Veera
M: 310-871-1141 I 0: 877-374-2567
E: sveera@doortodoorcleaners.com
W: www.doortodoorcleaners.com
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Subject: FW: December 6th City Council Meeting Regular Business Item 1
From: Mickey Radich <mickeyrodich@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2022 8:21 AM
To: Stark Herb <stearman@juno.com>
Cc: CityClerk <CityClerk@rpvca.gov>; CC <CC@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Re: December 6th City Council Meeting Regular Business Item 1
Ladera Linda never had a chance to review
and approve the Seaview fence proposal. The City Council already approved keeping the 6 foot fence man the lowest
tier.
I agree. Keep the 6 foot fence on the lower tier and also keep the proposed 6 foot fence 11 feet down the slope and all
along the full western edge of the park. The park needs a 6 foot security fence to prevent vandalism and the homeless.
Sent from my iPhone
On Nov 30, 2022, at 5:50 AM, Herb Stark <pt17stearman@gmail.com> wrote:
I am asking the City Council to reject staff's recommendations to remove the fencing along the
lower and upper ocean side of the park and to direct staff to add foliage to the existing fence
where it is missing. In addition a 6 foot security fence shall be placed below the finished plot
line of the middle section of the park.
Fifty years ago the residents of the peninsula said enough is enough and created the city of
Rancho Palos Verdes. The movement, (Save Our Coastline), was created as the county of Los
Angeles approved the building of the "White Elephant" (the white Ocean Terrace condominiums
on La Rotonda Dr.) and saw the writing on the wall of condominiums along the total coastline.
Fifty years later the residents of Ladera Linda are faced with their "White Elephant", at the
Ladera Linda Park. In this case we are fighting to preserve our quality of life and the reason we
all moved here.
Once again staff has been misinformed and never verified that the Ladera Linda Homeowners
Association had approved the Seaview proposal and would certainly never approve reducing
the height of the fencing to 42 inches along the lower and upper portions of the park.
It is time that the City Council put residents above visitor experience. Remember visitors are
here for two hours, we are here 24/7.
Herb Stark
Rancho Palos Verdes
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From:
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To:
Subject:
Herb Stark < pt17stearman@gmail.com>
Wednesday, November 30, 2022 5:50 AM
CityClerk; CC
December 6th City Council Meeting Regular Business Item 1
I am asking the City Council to reject staff's recommendations to remove the fencing along the lower
and upper ocean side of the park and to direct staff to add foliage to the existing fence where it is
missing. In addition a 6 foot security fence shall be placed below the finished plot line of the middle
section of the park.
Fifty years ago the residents of the peninsula said enough is enough and created the city of Rancho
Palos Verdes. The movement, (Save Our Coastline), was created as the county of Los Angeles
approved the building of the "White Elephant" (the white Ocean Terrace condominiums on La
Rotonda Dr.) and saw the writing on the wall of condominiums along the total coastline.
Fifty years later the residents of Ladera Linda are faced with their "White Elephant", at the Ladera
Linda Park. In this case we are fighting to preserve our quality of life and the reason we all moved
here.
Once again staff has been misinformed and never verified that the Ladera Linda Homeowners
Association had approved the Seaview proposal and would certainly never approve reducing the
height of the fencing to 42 inches along the lower and upper portions of the park.
It is time that the City Council put residents above visitor experience. Remember visitors are here for
two hours, we are here 24/7.
Herb Stark
Rancho Palos Verdes
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From: Donald Bell <dwbrpv@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2022 3:57 PM
To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov>; CityClerk <CityClerk@rpvca.gov>; Ara Mihranian <AraM@rpvca.gov>
Cc: Home Bell <dwbrpv@gmail.com>
Subject: December 6 City Council Meeting -Ladera Linda View
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the CiWof Rancho Palos Verdes.
Dear City Council Members,
Maybe you can understand that prior and continuing decisions regarding the
fate of a Park at the Ladera Linda Site is well on the way to becoming an
embarrassment and public nuisance. The construction resembles a
misplaced warehouse facility suitable for use by Amazon . There is no hiding
its ugly profile. We attempted over years to illustrate to Council and Staff that
the architectural renderings were not showing the reality of a gigantic and out
of place building. Yes -you can sit a Boeing 747 on that roof with room to
spare!
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We have also warned for years that the changes planned to open the view
would be a disaster of traffic, noise, and loss of quality of life for the Ladera
Linda and Seaview Neighborhoods. Have you not observed the
late afternoon crowds of non-local visitors to every possible existing public
and private South or West facing sunset viewing location? Do you really have
to create one more?
Please hear us! We plead that you do not open the Ladera Linda South Slope
for views. That never was nor is it the reason for the park. We want to
preserve the reasons we moved into our homes. Don't steal the quiet and
privacy of our neighborhoods.
The Del Cerro situation is an unintended result of PVPLC creation and PUMP
Committee decisions. No one could foresee the negative impact to the local
neighborhood. However; in this case, it is shockingly evident what can
happen to the Ladera Linda and Seaview neighborhoods. Don't make it
happen -vote against opening the view.
Don Bell
Ladera Linda
Subject: FW: Ladera Linda
From: KIT & KWI <kitmsong@yahoo.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2022 12:38 PM
To: Ara Mihranian <AraM@rpvca.gov>
Cc: CityClerk <CityClerk@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Re: Ladera Linda
Many thanks. I'll sign up to voice support for the staff recommendations.
Kit
From: Ara Mihranian <AraM@rpvca.gov>
Date: Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 6:43 PM
To: Kit Song <kitmsong@yahoo.com>
Cc: CityClerk <CityClerk@rpvca.gov>
Subject: RE: Ladera Linda
Hi Kit,
Attached is the final staff report that was published minutes ago.
Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions.
I, by copy here, will ask the Clerk's office to send you the zoom meeting information for the December
6 Council meeting.
Ara
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City Manager
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Phone -(310) 544-5202
Address:
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
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From : David Sienko <dblenko@gmail.com >
Sent: Monday, December 5, 2022 3:01 PM
To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov >; James O'Neill <joneill@rpvca.gov >
Cc: Suzanne Mackey <suemackey2@yahoo .com >; Terry Digby <TerryDigbyO@gmail.com >; Kathy Sienko
<kmblenko@gmail.com >; Steve and Florence Kleinjan <sfkleinjan@gmail.com >; rayne
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Subject: Ladera Linda fence and slope plan
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
Dear City Council members and staff,
I am writing to thank City staff for their interaction with the Seaview community and the revised plan that has been
submitted for your approval.
A number of concerns-notably including privacy and maintenance of existing vegetation -have been addressed.
There is one matter I want to bring to your attention, an existing gate in the existing Ladera Linda South Fence . Two
pictures of this gate from below the fence are attached. Hopefully this is only a clarification related to the proposal you
are voting on.
A number of us neighbors in the vicinity of Helm Place have noticed that this gate as it currently exists creates problems.
Some Ladera Linda visitors use it for purposes for which we are certain it is not intended. They use it to reach the slope
below (above our homes) to dri nk beer and or hike on the hillside and storm water runoff channels. The results are
debris such as beer cans, erosion of the slope, and deterioration of the drainage system (which was not designed for this
purpose).
Our request: we request that the gate either be eliminated in connection with the upcoming work on this fence or that a
provision be made to keep the gate locked at all times except when City personnel need to access the slope.
Thank you for your consideration of this request.
Respectfully,
David Sienko
32210 Helm Place
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