11/12/1991MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
November 12, 1991
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling
Hills was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Swanson at 7:30 p.m. on
Tuesday, November 12, 1991 in the City Council Chambers at the City
Hall/ Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling
Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Leeuwenburgh, Murdock, Mayor
Pro Tem Swanson
ABSENT: Councilmember Heinsheimer, Mayor Pernell
(excused)
ALSO PRESENT: Craig Nealis City Manager
Lola Ungar Principal Planner
Lucile Rogers Minutes Secretary
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Murdock moved approval of the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Leeuwenburgh seconded, with the removal of item c,
Correspondence from Youth on Parade. The motion to approve items
a, b, d, and a passed without objection.
a. Minutes - Meeting of October 28, 1991.
(Approved as presented)
b. Payment of Bills - Demands Number 5879 through 5915 dated
November 12, 1991 in the amount of $38,452.84 were approved for
payment from the General Fund.
d. Correspondence from City Attorney regarding Los Angeles County
Park, Beach and Recreation Act of 1992.
(Received and filed)
e. Dimension Cable Television Revised Activation Schedule
(Received and filed)
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ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
C. Correspondence from Youth on Parade
Councilmember Leeuwenburgh reported that the City of Rolling
Hills contributed $200 toward the costs of the parade last year,
and a like contribution has been requested this year.
Councilmember Leeuwenburgh moved that the City contribute $200
to the 10th Peninsula Youth on Parade, Councilmember Murdock
seconded and the motion passed without objection.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Rolling Hills Traffic Commissioner John Welbourn, who has been
operating the Sheriff's Department speed board on a volunteer
basis, explained that the speed board is meant to be educational
rather than punitive, by calling the attention of motorists to the
speed they are traveling and whether they are exceeding the speed
limit.
Mr. Welbourn observed that heavy trucks in the City are
usually driven safety and are well within the speed limit.
Offenders are primarily small pickup trucks (gardeners, delivery
and pool services) and residents.
Mr. Welbourn expressed his feeling that operation of the speed
board provides a valuable public service and added that the
Sheriff's Department furnishes and maintains the equipment.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
A. ZONING CASE NO. 456
Applicant: Mr. John Walter
Address: 92 Crest Road East (Lot 121 -EF)
Resolution No. 91-26
City Manager Nealis reported that the Planning Commission
approved this application at its meeting of November 2, 1991. In
response to a query from Councilmember Murdock about provision of
an interior fire wall, City Manager Nealis advised that a fire wall
is required. The staff report and Resolution No. 91-26 were
received and filed by the City Council.
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Eo ZONING CASE NO. 461
Applicants Dr. and Ursa Mohan We Rhasker
Addresso 42 Portuguese Bend Road (Lot 120-RH)
Resolution Zoo 91-27
Councilmember Leeuwenburgh advised that concerns have been
expressed by the Architectural Committee regarding this
application, which was approved by the Planning Commission at its
meeting of November 2, 1991.
Councilmember Leeuwenburgh moved that the City Council take
jurisdiction of Zoning Case No. 461. Councilmember Murdock
seconded and the motion was passed without objection.
Co ZONING CASE NO. 665
Applicants Faso Michelle A0tt0ga/Mrs John A. Thourot
Address: 7 Flying Mane Road (Lot 51 -SF)
Resolution No. 91-28
This application was received and filed by the City Council.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. FINAL DRAFT OF THE CITY'S SOURCE REDUCTION ARID RECYCLING
ELEMENT (ERRE )
City Manager Nealis reported that the City's consultant is
reviewing data in the final draft. The re-evaluation is expected
to be ready for presentation to the City Council at its meeting of
January 13, 1992. Without objection, the public hearing on this
item was continued to the regular City Council meeting of January
13, 1992.
OLD BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF PARTICIPATION IN PROJECT TO REMEASURE SURVEY
MONUMENTS WITHIN THE FLYING TRIANGLE AREA
City Manager Nealis explained that the Rancho Palos Verdes
Redevelopment Agency proposed that the City of Rolling Hills
participate in the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works
Landslide Monument Remeasurement Program. Rolling Hills' portion
of the project would be the costs of remeasuring the ten markers
in the Flying Triangle area which were done in March of 1990 and
comparing the new and old measurements.
Councilmember Leeuwenburgh moved approval of the staff
recommendation to participate in the remeasurement of the survey
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monuments at a cost not to exceed $5,000. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Murdock and passed without objection.
NEW BUSINESS
A. AUTHORIZATION AND DIRECTION FOR STAFF TO SEER PROPOSALS FOR
LANDSCAPE SERVICES FOR CITY ADMINISTRATION AND TENNIS COURT
FACILITIES
City Manager Nealis advised that the contract with Richscapes
Environmental Services for landscape maintenance of the City
Administration Facility and tennis court area expired on October
31, 1991 and has not been renewed. Staff feels the level of
service provided has not been up to expectations, and requested
authority to seek bids from alternate contractors through an
informal bid process.
Mayor Pro Tem Swanson recommended advertising for bids,
stating that she would like as open a bid process as possible.
Councilmember Leeuwenburgh suggested notification to residents in
the Newsletter.
Councilmember Murdock moved approval of the staff
recommendation to seek proposals for landscape services,
Councilmember Leeuwenbugh seconded and the motion passed without
objection.
B. CONSIDERATION OF CANVASSING THE CITY TO ACCOUNT FOR UNLICENSED
ANIMALS
City Manager Nealis reported that the Southern California
Humane Society has suggested canvassing of Rolling Hills residents
to identify and license animals currently identified as unlicensed.
The cost will be approximately $230 ($115 per day for two days).
Councilmember Murdock moved that Staff be authorized to select
a date with the Humane Society and proceed with the canvassing.
The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh and passed
without objection.
KATTERS FROG? THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Pro Tem Swanson stated that the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers has completed its study of the landslide area but their
final report will not contain recommendations for remedial measures
to stabilize the area, in contradiction to their earlier
assurances. She suggested that a letter be written to Congressman
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Dana Rohrabacher asking why the policy has changed.
Mayor Pro Tem Swanson reported that City Treasurer Larry
Courtright recently sustained a broken hip in an accident while
birding and is in the Tulane University Hospital. He is recovering
and sends his appreciation for the phone calls and gifts he has
received from City Councilmembers and Staff.
OPEN AGENDA
No one present wished to speak on the open agenda.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
None.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.
CLOSED SESSION
There was no need for a closed session.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. to a demonstration of
the speed board by Traffic Commissioner John Welbourn and Captain
William Mangan, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Lomita
Station. After completion of the demonstration, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:30 p.m. to Monday, November 25, 1991 at 7:30 p.m.
APPROVED:
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