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none, property info, CorrespondenceCalifornia Natural Resources Agency ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER. Governor DEPARTMENT -OF ASH -AND -GAME— JOHNlfirc A7Vl1G1 lV; Director - ,„; South Coast Region 4949 Viewridge Avenue San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 467-4201 http://www.dfg.ca.gov April 21, 2010 William T. Everett Post Office Box 2468 Julian, California 92036 Subject: Closure of SAA 1600-2003-0077-R5 Dear Mr. Everett: a i The California Department of Fish and Game has received and reviewed the final monitoring report for the mitigation site at 5 and 6 Sagebrush Lane per Streambed Alteration Agreement Notification #1600-2003-0077-R5. A site visit was conducted on August 26, 2009 to review the site to ensure the construction was completed as described in the streambed alteration agreement and to determine if the mitigation, as defined within the streambed alteration agreement, has met the success criteria, as well as the terms and conditions of our agreement. The Department has determined, based upon this Final Monitoring Report and the site visit, that the terms and conditions were met and that the Department deems the mitigation to be successful. The Department is closing Streambed Alteration Agreement #1600-2003-0077- R5. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions, please contact Rick Mayfield at (805) 985-5686 or rmayfield@dfg.ca.gov. Sincerely, Environmental Scientist Conserving California's Wildlife Since 1870 YOU Flex POWER' S � _ oCity PAL _WA JODY MURDOCK Mayor B. ALLEN LAY Mayor Pro Tern THOMAS F. HEINSHEIMER Councilmember FRANK E. HILL Councilmember GODFREY PERNELL, D.D.S. Councilmember April 15, 2002 Mr. Edward C. Dygert Cox, Castle, Nicholson, LLP 19800 MacArthur Blvd., Suite 600 Irvine, CA 92612-2435 INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com Dear Mr. Dygert: Thank you for your letter dated April 1, 2002. Based upon our telephone conversation on Monday, April 8, 2002, it is my understanding that you are putting your request for a meeting with City and County representatives on hold for at least one more week to provide another opportunity to discuss this subject with your client and, perhaps the adjoining property owner, Mr. Stephen Calhoun. The City stands ready to meet with all parties on this subject following submittal of a plan to the City and/or County of Los Angeles to repair the property(s). It seems appropriate that we would meet after the County has initially reviewed any proposals. Should you wish to discuss this further, please do not hesitate to call. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, raig R. Nealis City Manager CRN:mlk 04/15/02dygert.ltr cc: City Council City Attorney Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director Ed Acosta, County of Los Angeles Mark Pestrella, County of Los Angeles Printed on Recycled Peier 0/ /EO//tfl A INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 VIA CERTIFIED AND REGULAR MAIL April 15, 2002 Mr. Stephen Calhoun 2864 Palos Verdes Drive North Rolling Hills, CA 90274 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com SUBJECT: Winterization repairs on Sagebrush Lane property: A.P.N. 7569-011-014 Dear Mr. Calhoun: On April 12, 2002, the Los Angeles County Building and Safety Department approved a winterization and erosion control plan for the above property. You are, therefore, required to commence work within fifteen days of receipt of the approvals, but not later than MONDAY. APRIL 29, 2002. Should you fail tocomply with the above schedule, a public hearing will be scheduled before the City Council. It is our hope that such a hearing will be unnecessary, and that you will work cooperatively to expedite this matter. Please do not delay, as we have been working with you for many months on this issue and allowed you many opportunities to repair the property. Thank you for your cooperation. Please call Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director, or me should you have any questions or concerns. We look forward to your cooperation. Sincerely, 1/1 Craig R. Nealis City Manager Cc: City Council Mr. Mike Jenkins, City Attorney Ms. Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director Mr. Mark Pestrella, P.E., Principal Engineer, Building and Safety Division, Los Angeles County Mr. Ed Acosta, Office Manager, Building and Safety Division, Los Angeles County Mr. Rafael Bernal, District Engineering Associate, Building and Safety Division Ms. Peggy Minor, RHCA Manager Mr. Roger Vink, RHCA Architectural Inspector Mr. Douglas McHattie, Bolton Engineering Mr. Bruce Hoerning, Industrial Dynamics Co. LTD Printed on Recycled Paper. I 0/ /?O//ifl ��L3 INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com VIA CERTIFIED AND REGULAR MAIL March 11, 2002 Mr. Stephen Calhoun 2864 Palos Verdes Drive North Rolling Hills, CA 90274 SUBJECT: Winterization repairs on Calhoun property: A.P.N. 7569-011-014 Dear Mr. Calhoun: In a letter to you dated November 16, 2001, which is enclosed, the City required that within two weeks of the letter winterization plans be submitted to Los Angeles County Public Works Department for review and approval and all necessary permits be secured and work commenced within thirty days of the County's approval. On December 13, 2001 you submitted winterization plans to Los Angeles County, which were returned to your representative for corrections on December 27, 2001. As per the November 16, 2001 letter you were given five days from the receipts of the corrections to re -submit corrected plans. On several occasions your representative was in contact with the City staff pertaining to these corrections. We had arranged for the District Engineer, Lata Thakar, to review the required corrections with your representative and we have asked the County to expedite this application. Your representative met with Mrs. Thakar and obtained all the information necessary for re -submittal. However, to date, the required information and corrections were not submitted to the County. On Friday, March 1, 2002 staff spoke to Douglas McHattie of Bolton Engineering regarding if any progress had been made. Staff was informed that the plans have been Printed on Recycled Paper. completed and the necessary survey done and that the corrected plans will be submitted to the County the week of March 4, 2002. Please submit the necessary plans and corrections to the County by Friday. March 22, 2002. In addition, within five days of the County's approval of the plans for winterization, secure all necessary permits and commence work within fifteen days of receipt of the permits. Should you fail to comply with the above schedule, a public hearing will be scheduled before the City Council. It is our hope that such a hearing will be unnecessary, and that you will work cooperatively to expedite this matter. Please call Yolanta Schwartz Planning Director or me should you have any questions or concerns. We look forward to your cooperation. Sincerely, fIi1A Craig R. Nealis City Manager Cc: City Council Mr. Mike Jenkins, City Attorney Ms. Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director Mr. Mark Pestrella, P.E., Principal Engineer, Building and Safety Division, Los Angeles County Ms. Lata Thakar, District Engineer, Building and Safety Division, Los Angeles County Mr. Rafael Bernal, District Engineering Associate, Building and Safety Division, Los Angeles County Ms. Peggy Minor, RHCA Manager Mr. Roger Vink, RHCA Architectural Inspector Mr. Douglas McHattie, Bolton Engineeering Mr. Bruce Hoerning, Industrial Dynamics Co. LTD. JODY MURDOCK Mayor B. ALLEN LAY Mayor Pro Tern THOMAS F. HEINSHEIMER Councilmember FRANK E. HILL Councilmember GODFREY PERNELL, D.D.S. Councilmember November 16, 2001 l...CL[, Ot I 06LLK� J//i! • INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 VIA CERTIFIED AND REGULAR MAIL Mr. Stephen Calhoun 2864 Palos Verdes Drive North Rolling Hills, CA 90274 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 FAX: (310) 377.7288 E-mail: cityofrhidaol.com Re: Calhoun Property: A.P.N. 7569-011-014 Dear Mr. Calhoun: I write with reference to the property you own at the above -referenced address. As you are aware, the property is experiencing an active landslide and is showing signs of distress, most notably large fissures, loose soil and vertical displacement. The enclosed letter from the County Department of Public Works, the City's public works office, more completely describes the condition of the property. The letter observes that in its current state the property will experience accelerated movement.with the infiltration of stormwater runoff from rain events. The letter recommends that a winterization plan be professionally prepared, approved and implemented in anticipation of the coming rainy season. Section 8.28.010 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code provides as follows: "Any condition on property within the City which has in the recent past or may in the future aggravate, enlarge or accelerate an active landslide is declared to be a public nuisance. For the purposes of this chapter, an active landslide is defined as land which is sliding or moving on its own accord." Section 8.28.020 of the Code further provides: "Any condition declared to be a public nuisance by Section 8.28.010 shall be abated or corrected in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 8.24." The landslide condition on the subject property constitutes a public nuisance within the meaning of Section 8.28.010. Accordingly, in accordance with the provisions of Section 8.24.030, this letter constitutes official notice directing you to abate the nuisance in the following manner: ®Printed on Recycled f'oper • • Mr. Stephen Calhoun November 16, 2001 Page 2 • Within fifteen days of the date of this letter, secure from a geotechnical and civil engineer and submit to the County Department of Public Works a winterization plan designed to inhibit the infiltration of storm water into the slide area on the property. • If the Department of Public Works requires corrections to the plan, submit corrections within 5 days of notice from the Department. • Secure necessary permits and implement the winterization plan within 30 days of the Department's approval of same. Should you fail to comply with the above schedule, a public hearing will be scheduled before the City Council: It is my hope, however, that such a hearing will be unnecessary, and that you will work cooperatively with this office in protecting your and neighboring properties now that the rainy season is upon us. Please call me should you have any questions or concerns about this letter. The City is available to assist you as necessary in this process and looks forward to your cooperation. Thank you. Sincerely, Craig Nealis City Manager CRN:mlk Calounklfn.Noc cc: City Council Mr. Mike Jenkins, City Attorney Ms. Yolanta Schwartz, Principal Planner Mr. Mark Pestrella, P.E, Principal Engineer, Building and Safety Division, L. A. County Department of Public Works Ms. Lata Thakar, District Engineer, Building and Safety Division, L. A. County Department of Public Works Mr. Rafael Bernal, District Engineering Associate Building and Safety Division, L. A. County Department of Public Works Ms. Peggy Minor, RHCA Manager Mr. Roger Vink, RHCA Architectural Inspector • SWN SOILTECH CONSULTANTS, INC. Geotechnical Engineering 3140 West Main Street, Alhambra, California 91801 (626) 282-6838 Project Ref. 4590-01 December 10, 2001 Industrial Dynamics Company, Inc. P.O. Box 2945 Torrance, California 90509 Attn: Mr. Bruce Hoerning SUBJECT: SOILS ENGINEERING RECOMMENDATIONS PROPOSED WINTERIZATION PLAN A.P.N. 7569-011-014 #7 SAGEBRUSH LANE ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA Dear Mr. Hoerning: In accordance with your request, I visited the subject site with Mr. Doug McHattie of Bolton Engineering Corporation on December 5, 2001 for the purpose of assisting in development of a winterization plan for the subject site. The subject site has been affected by a landslide. We understand that the City of Rolling Hills requires that a winterization plan be submitted to the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works for review. The plan is to be designed to inhibit the infiltration of storm water into the slide area on the site. Scope of Work The scope of our work is to assist Bolton Engineering Corporation in the development of a winterization plan for the subject site. The conditions of the existing landslide; the stabilization of the landslide; the gross stability of the site and the effects of infiltration of storm water into the slide area are beyond the scope of our work. Subsurface exploration, acquisition of soil samples, laboratory testing, engineering analysis, and preparation of plans and cross sections are beyond the scope of this study. Site Conditions The subject site is located to the northerly end of Sagebrush Lane, and at a short distance north of the intersection of upper Blackwater Canyon Road and Portuguese Bend Road, in the City of Rolling Hills, California. SWN Soiltech Consuints, Inc. Project Ref. 4590-01 December 10, 2001 • Page 2 of 3 The site consists of a relatively level pad overlooking slopes descending to the northwest and east to natural drainage swales. The slopes are up to approximately 90 feet high and have average slope gradients of about 2:1 (Horizontal to Vertical), but locally as steep as 1:1. A landslide has occurred on the slope descending to the northwest. Numerous fissures are present on the slope. The landslide is active at the time of this writing. Recommendations I recommend the following: • Fill the fissures with soils; • Cover the slope and fissures with plastic sheets; • Secure the plastic sheets on the slope with anchors; • Install a drainage inlet on the pad; • Grade the pad to drain to the inlet; • Extend a drain pipe from the inlet to the natural drainage swale at the toe of the east -facing slope; and • Inspect the system periodically to evaluate its effectiveness and correct any deficiency. Remarks The purpose of this report is to present my recommendations for the proposed winterization plan. This report presents my professional opinion resulting from my brief site observation. The recommendations presented herein are intended to reduce the amount of moisture infiltration into the slide area. Infiltration of some moisture into the slide area and further movements of the slide are possible. Not all possible problems can be foreseen, due to the absence of subsurface data, laboratory testing and engineering analysis. This report is advisory in intent and content. No warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, is made. SWN Soiltech ConsuTants, Inc. Project Ref. 4590-01 December 10, 2001 Page 3 of 3 Thank you for this opportunity to be of professional service. It is my professional opinion that this report presents fairly the information requested by you. Please call if you have any question regarding this report. Respectfully submitted, SWN Soiltech Consultants, Inc. Q�ESSIONg1 ��O �t.NWAI-0 Fy Np, 637 AL Exp.341- - OF CA\ " . �) GE 637 Step en W. Ng 1 JODY MURDOCK Mayor B. ALLEN LAY Mayor Pro Tem THOMAS F. HEINSHEIMER Councilmember FRANK E. HILL Councilmember GODFREY PERNELL, D.D.S. Councilmember November 16, 2001 £'iy 0/Ailing JIt/Id INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 VIA CERTIFIED AND REGULAR MAIL Mr. Stephen Calhoun 2864 Palos Verdes Drive North Rolling Hills, CA 90274 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com Re: Calhoun Property: A.P.N. 7569-011-014 Dear Mr. Calhoun: I write with reference to the property you own at the above -referenced address. As you are aware, the property is experiencing an active landslide and is showing signs of distress, most notably large fissures, loose soil and vertical displacement. The enclosed letter from the County Department of Public Works, the City's public works office, more completely describes the condition of the property. The letter observes that in its current state the property will experience accelerated movement with the infiltration of stormwater runoff from rain events. The letter recommends that a winterization plan be professionally prepared, approved and implemented in anticipation of the coming rainy season. Section 8.28.010 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code provides as follows: "Any condition on property within the City which has in the recent past or may in the future aggravate, enlarge or accelerate an active landslide is declared to be a public nuisance. For the purposes of this chapter, an active landslide is defined as land which is sliding or moving on its own accord." Section 8.28.020 of the Code further provides: "Any condition declared to be a public nuisance by Section 8.28.010 shall be abated or corrected in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 8.24." The landslide condition on the subject property constitutes a public nuisance within the meaning of Section 8.28.010. Accordingly, in accordance with the provisions of Section 8.24.030, this letter constitutes official notice directing you to abate the nuisance in the following manner: h Pririted on Recycled Papr,I • • Mr. Stephen Calhoun November 16, 2001 Page 2 • Within fifteen days of the date of this letter, secure from a geotechnical and civil engineer and submit to the County Department of Public Works a winterization plan designed to inhibit the infiltration of storm water into the slide area on the property. • If the Department of Public Works requires corrections to the plan, submit corrections within 5 days of notice from the Department. • • Secure necessary permits and implement the winterization plan within 30 days of the Department's approval of same. Should you fail to comply with the above schedule, a public hearing will be scheduled before the City Council: It is my hope, however, that such a hearing will be unnecessary, and that you will work cooperatively with this office in protecting your and neighboring properties now that the rainy season is upon us. Please call me should you have any questions or concerns about this letter. The City is available to assist you as necessary in this process and looks forward to your cooperation. Thank you. Sincerely, Ade,‘ Craig Nealis City Manager CRN:mlk Callwunlelterdoc cc: City Council Mr. Mike Jenkins, City Attorney Ms. Yolanta Schwartz, Principal Planner Mr. Mark Pestrella, P.E, Principal Engineer, Building and Safety Division, L. A. County Department of Public Works Ms. Lata Thakar, District Engineer; Building and Safety Division, L. A. County Department of Public Works Mr. Rafael Bernal, District Engineering Associate Building and Safety Division, L. A. County Department of Public Works Ms. Peggy Minor, RHCA Manager Mr. Roger Vink, RHCA Architectural Inspector JODY MURDOCK Mayor B. ALLEN LAY Mayor Pro Tem THOMAS F. HEINSHEIMER Councilmember FRANK E. HILL Councilmember GODFREY PERNELL, D.D.S. Councilmember November 19, 2001 • City 0/ leollin _WA INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 VIA CERTIFIED AND REGULAR MAIL Mr. Stephen Calhoun 2864 Palos Verdes Drive North Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Re: Calhoun Property: A.P.N. 7569-011-014 Dear Mr. Calhoun: NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com The letter sent to you dated November 16, 2001 regarding the condition on your property described above, inadvertently contained a notation at the bottom of page 1 identifying a landslide condition on "5 Sagebrush Lane". We have included a corrected copy of that letter that instead refers to the landslide condition on the "subject property" which is owned by you. We apologize for this error and look forward to working with you to resolve this situation. Thank you for your cooperation. 21(41 Craig R. Nealis City Manager CRN:mlk 11/19/0lcalhoun.ltr cc: City Council Mr. Mike Jenkins, City Attorney Ms. Yolanta Schwartz, Principal Planner Mr. Mark Pestrella, P.E, Principal Engineer, Building and Safety Division, L. A. County Department of Public Works Ms. Lata Thakar, District Engineer, Building and Safety Division, L. A. County Department of Public Works Mr. Rafael Bernal, District Engineering Associate Building and Safety Division, L. A. County Department of Public Works Ms. Peggy Minor, RHCA Manager Mr. Roger Vink, RHCA Architectural Inspector Printed on Recycled Paper. JODY MURDOCK Mayor B. ALLEN LAY Mayor Pro Tem THOMAS F. HEINSHEIMER Councilmember FRANK E. HILL Councilmember GODFREY PERNELL, D.D.S. Councilmember November 16, 2001 • • cry `leo lling INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 VIA CERTIFIED AND REGULAR MAIL Mr. Stephen Calhoun 2864 Palos Verdes Drive North Rolling Hills, CA 90274 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com Re: Calhoun Property: A.P.N. 7569-011-014 Dear Mr. Calhoun: I write with reference to the property you own at the above -referenced address. As you are aware, the property is experiencing an active landslide and is showing signs of distress, most notably large fissures, loose soil and vertical displacement. The enclosed letter from the County Department of Public Works, the City's public works office, more completely describes the condition of the property. The letter observes that in its current state the property will experience accelerated movement with the infiltration of stormwater runoff from rain events. The letter recommends that a winterization plan be professionally prepared, approved and implemented in anticipation of the coming rainy season. Section 8.28.010 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code provides as follows: "Any condition on property within the City which has in the recent past or may in the future aggravate, enlarge or accelerate an active landslide is declared to be a public nuisance. For the purposes of this chapter, an active landslide is defined as land which is sliding or moving on its own accord." Section 8.28.020 of the Code further provides: "Any condition declared to be a public nuisance by Section 8.28.010 shall be abated or corrected in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 8.24." The landslide condition on the subject property constitutes a public nuisance within the meaning of Section 8.28.010. Accordingly, in accordance with the provisions of Section 8.24.030, this letter constitutes official notice directing you to abate the nuisance in the following manner: Printed on Recycled Paper. • • Mr. Stephen Calhoun November 16, 2001 Page 2 • Within fifteen days of the date of this letter, secure from a. geotechnical and civil engineer and submit to the County Department of Public Works a winterization plan designed to inhibit the infiltration of storm water into the slide area on the property. • If the Department of Public Works requires corrections to the plan, submit corrections within 5 days of notice from the Department. • Secure necessary permits and implement the winterization plan within 30 days of the Department's approval of same. Should you fail to comply with the above schedule, a public hearing will be scheduled before the City Council: It is my hope, however, that such a hearing will be unnecessary, and that you will work cooperatively with this office in protecting your and neighboring properties now that the rainy season is upon us. Please call me should you have any questions or concerns about this letter. The City is available to assist you as necessary in this process and looks forward to your cooperation. Thank you. Sincerely, A-/( Craig Nealis City Manager CRN:mlk Cnllwunletlerdoc cc: City Council Mr. Mike Jenkins, City Attorney Ms. Yolanta Schwartz, Principal Planner Mr. Mark Pestrella, P.E, Principal Engineer, Building and Safety Division, L. A. County Department of Public Works Ms. Lata Thakar, District Engineer, Building and Safety Division, L. A. County Department of Public Works Mr. Rafael Bernal, District Engineering Associate Building and Safety Division, L. A. County Department of Public Works Ms. Peggy Minor, RHCA Manager Mr. Roger Vink, RHCA Architectural Inspector JODY MURDOCK Mayor B. ALLEN LAY Mayor Pro Tern THOMAS F. HEINSHEIMER Councilmember FRANK E. HILL Councilmember GODFREY PERNELL, D.D.S. Councilmember November 16, 2001 City Oi Rolling fiiit II tt>< • INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 VIA CERTIFIED AND REGULAR MAIL Mr. Stephen Calhoun 2864 Palos Verdes Drive North Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Re: Calhoun Property; A.P.N. 7569-011-014 Dear Mr. Calhoun: address. NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com I write with reference to the property you own at the above -referenced As you are aware, the property is experiencing an active landslide and is showing signs of distress, most notably large fissures, loose soil and vertical displacement. The enclosed letter from the County Department of Public Works, the City's public works office, more completely describes the condition of the property. The letter observes that in its current state the property will experience accelerated movement.with the infiltration of stormwater runoff from rain events. The letter recommends that a winterization plan be professionally prepared, approved and implemented in anticipation of the coming rainy season. Section 8.28.010 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code provides as follows: "Any condition on property within the City which has in the recent past or may in the future aggravate, enlarge or accelerate an active landslide is declared to be a public nuisance. For the purposes of this chapter, an active landslide is defined as land which is sliding or moving on its own accord." Section 8.28.020 of the Code further provides: "Any condition declared to be a public nuisance by Section 8,28.010 shall be abated or corrected in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 8.24." The landslide condition on the subject property constitutes a public nuisance within the meaning of Section 8.28.010. Accordingly, in accordance with the provisions of Section 8.24.030, this letter constitutes official notice directing you to abate the nuisance in the following manner: ePririted on Recycled Ripe.,. Mr. Stephen Calhoun November 16, 2001 • Page 2 • Within fifteen days of the date of this letter, secure from a geotechnical and civil engineer and submit to the County Department of Public Works a winterization plan designed to inhibit the infiltration of storm water into the slide area on the • property. • If the Department of Public Works requires corrections to the plan, submit corrections within 5 days of notice from the Department. • Secure necessary permits and implement the winterization plan within 30 days of the Department's approval of same. Should you fail to comply with the above schedule, a public hearing will be scheduled before the City Council. It is my hope, however, that such a hearing will be unnecessary, and that you will work cooperatively with this office in protecting your and neighboring properties now that the rainy season is upon us. Please call me should you have any questions or concerns about this letter. The City is available to assist you as necessary in this process and looks forward to your cooperation. Thank you. Sincerely, At/4 Craig Nealis City Manager CRN:mlk Calhounletter.doc cc: City Council Mr. Mike Jenkins, City Attorney Ms. Yolanta Schwartz, Principal Planner Mr. Mark Pestrella, P.E, Principal Engineer, Building and Safety Division, L. A. County Department of Public Works Ms. Lata Thakar, District Engineer, Building and Safety Division, L. A. County Department of Public Works Mr. Rafael Bernal, District Engineering Associate Building and Safety Division, L. A. County Department of Public Works Ms. Peggy Minor, RHCA Manager Mr. Roger Vink, RHCA Architectural Inspector • r completed and the necessary survey done and that the corrected plans will be submitted to the County the week of March 4, 2002. Please submit the necessary plans and corrections to the County by Friday. March 22, 2002. In addition, within five days of the County's approval of the plans for winterization, secure all necessary permits and commence work within fifteen days of receipt of the permits. Should you fail to comply with the above schedule, a public hearing will be scheduled before the City Council. It is our hope that such a hearing will be unnecessary, and that you will work cooperatively to expedite this matter. Please call Yolanta Schwartz Planning Director or me should you have any questions or concerns. We look forward to your cooperation. Sincerely, /71 Craig R. Nealis City Manager Cc: City Council Mr. Mike Jenkins, City Attorney Ms. Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director Mr. Mark Pestrella, P.E., Principal Engineer, Building and Safety Division, Los Angeles County Ms. Lata Thakar, District Engineer, Building and Safety Division, Los Angeles County Mr. Rafael Bernal, District Engineering Associate, Building and Safety Division, Los Angeles County Ms. Peggy Minor, RHCA Manager Mr. Roger Vink, RHCA Architectural Inspector Mr. Douglas McHattie, Bolton Engineeering Mr. Bruce Hoerning, Industrial Dynamics Co. LTD. • • City ./ leo erns �eP f INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com VIA CERTIFIED AND REGULAR MAIL March 11, 2002 Mr. Stephen Calhoun 2864 Palos Verdes Drive North Rolling Hills, CA 90274 SUBJECT: Winterization repairs on Calhoun property: A.P.N. 7569-011-014 Dear Mr. Calhoun: In a letter to you dated November 16, 2001, which is enclosed, the City required that within two weeks of the letter winterization plans be submitted to Los Angeles County Public Works Department for review and approval and all necessary permits be secured and work commenced within thirty days of the County's approval. On December 13, 2001 you submitted winterization plans to Los Angeles County, which were returned to your representative for corrections on December 27, 2001. As per the November 16, 2001 letter you were given five days from the receipts of the corrections to re -submit corrected plans. On several occasions your representative was in contact with the City staff pertaining to these corrections. We had arranged for the District Engineer, Lata Thakar, to review the required corrections with your representative and we have asked the County to expedite this application. Your representative met with Mrs. Thakar and obtained all the information necessary for re -submittal. However, to date, the required information and corrections were not submitted to the County. On Friday, March 1, 2002 staff spoke to Douglas McHattie of Bolton Engineering regarding if any progress had been made. Staff was informed that the plans have been Printed on Recycled Paper. • •. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS JAMES A. NOYES, Director October 31, 2001 Craig Nealis, City Manager City of Rolling Hills Two Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Dear Mr. Nealis: 900 SOUTH FREMONT AVENUE ALHAMBRA, CALIFORNIA 91803-1331 Telephone: (626) 458-5100 Eln -E) Nov 1, 6 CITY OF ROLLING -HILLS CALHOUN PROPERTY : A.P.N 7569- 011- 014 ADDRESS ALL CORRESPONDENCE TO: P.O. BOX 1460 ALHAMBRA, CALIFORNIA 91802-1460 IN REPLY PLEASE REFER TO FILE: B-0 As requested a field investigation was conducted on September 20, 2001 of the landslide area currently affecting the subject property. The scope of the investigation was limited to a review of the surface conditions of the properties affected by the slide. The investigation did not include any subsurface exploration. As stated in previous meetings, a full geologic investigation is required to understand the mechanics and scope of the slide. The recent slope failure at the subject property is a reactivation of a portion of an ancient landslide. The first signs of the failure were noted at # 5 Sagebrush and have progressed over several months to widen and extend to the subject property. Currently, large fissures and vertical displacements on the order of several feet are present at the subject property. The fissures caused by the deep seated movement of the landslide have caused the surface soils to breakup into a loosened state. The ground movement has altered the original drainage pattern of the lot and the loosened soils are prone to erosion. During rain events, surface runoff from the upstream contributory areas may be conveyed to the failure by the altered drainage pattern and potentially accelerate the ongoing ground movement. Therefore, it is recommended that the property owner prepare and immediately implement a winterization plan which includes provisions for storm water and erosion control. The plan should be prepared by a professional civil engineer and submitted to Building and Safety Divison for review and approval. If you should have any questions regarding this matter feel free to contact me at (626) 458 - 3172. Very truly yours, JAMES AYES irector o P blic Works MARK PESTRELLA Regional Engineer Building and Safety Division (310) 544-6222 //1 SOLLin9 c:4111. (:ommulzitj of eRanefio atos 4ezc%s No. 1 PORTUGUESE BEND RD. • ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 s ROLLING HILLS �` CALIFORNIA lid Memorandum £ ociafioJ2 ( my OF.ROL .e ,. ss' .LS To: Craig Nealis, City Manager From: Peggy R. Minor and Roger Vink Date: August 7, 2001 Re: Canyon Drainage on Hao & Calhoun properties — Sagebrush Lane The RHCA is very concerned about the large amount of landslide debris that has blocked the canyon passage that serves as an important natural drainage course for water flowing from Crest Road downhill to Palos Verdes Drive North. As you know, the riding trail from the Appaloosa Lane curve is destroyed and hopefully will be restored when the properties are regraded. ' z In the meantime, we hope that before the onset of the rainy season, mitigation measures will be taken to allow the flow to continue downhill. If the canyon remains blocked, the drainage could possibly back up and accumulate, thereby damaging other properties not now involved in the landslide. PRM:RNH RH CITY — NEALIS — Hao-Calhoun Canyon Drainage — 08-07-01