11/25/1991MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
November 25, 1991
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling
Hills was called to order by Mayor Pernell at 7:35 p.m. on Monday,
November 25, 1991 in the City Council Chambers at the City Hall/
Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills,
California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Leeuwenburgh,
Murdock, Mayor Pro Tem Swanson, Mayor Pernell
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: Craig Nealis City Manager
Lola Ungar Principal Planner
Lucile Rogers Minutes Secretary
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Murdock requested removal of item d, and Mayor
Pro Tem Swanson requested -removal of items a and f. Mayor.Pro Tem
Swanson moved approval of.the remainder of the Consent Calendar,
Councilmember Murdock seconded and the motion passed without
objection.
a. Minutes - Meeting of November 12, 1991
(Approved as presented)
b. Payment of Bills - Demands Number 5916 through 5959 dated
November 25, 1991 in the amount of $39,407.41 were approved for
payment from the General Fund.
C. Financial Statement for the month of October 1991
(Approved as presented)
g. Correspondence from Southern California Rapid Transit District
City Selection Committee Representatives relative to Transit
Reorganization proposals.
(Received and filed)
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR,
d. Correspondence from Browning-Ferris Industries Recycling
Manager Greg Bohne regarding City Hall Recycling Collection levels
for October 1991.
Councilmember Murdock requested that Staff prepare a monthly
comparison and annual report of materials recovered for recycling,
by category. Mayor Pernell added that a graphic presentation would
be helpful.
e. Correspondence from Caballeros Dei Rancho Verdes, Inc.
President Roger E. Hawkins dated October 28, 1991.
Councilmember Leeuwenburgh requested that Staff and the City
Attorney respond to the subject correspondence. Without objection,
this was so ordered by Mayor Pernell.
f. Correspondence from Los Angeles County Transportation
Commission Deputy Executive Director Judy Wilson regarding FY 1992
Revenue Shortfall.
Noting that her comments also pertain to item g, Mayor Pro
Tem Swanson stated that the issue of reorganization of the Southern
California Rapid Transit District and the Los Angeles County
Transportation Commission is currently under discussion and study.
She requested that the City Council grant her the discretion to
vote on its behalf at the appropriate time. Without objection,
Mayor Pernell granted the request and asked that Mayor Pro Tem
Swanson advise the Council of any actions taken or proposed.
At the request of Councilmember Leeuwenburgh, Mayor Pro Tem
Swanson moved and Councilmember Murdock seconded rescinding the
motion approving items a, b, c, and g of the Consent Calendar, so
that item a (Minutes of the November 12, 1991 meeting) could be
removed.
Councilmember Leeuwenburgh requested that the Minutes be
amended to show that the City Council meeting of November 12, 1991
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.
Councilmember Leeuwenburgh said the demonstration of how the speed
board works was very valuable to Councilmembers.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 91-25 DENYING A
REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT A NEW
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, DENYING A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO
ENCROACH INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK AND DENYING A REQUEST FOR
A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH INTO THE SIDE YARD SETBACK IN ZONING
CASE NO. 366.
ADDRESS: 5 SOUTHFIELD (LOT 3 -SF)
OWNER: MR. JEFFREY FAVER
City Manager Nealis reported that the applicant has requested
a continuance of this item to a January meeting. After discussion,
it was agreed to continue the hearing to the City Council meeting
of Monday, January 27, 1992.
B. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 91-27: A
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE FOR THE ENCROACHMENT OF A RETAINING
WALL IN THE SIDE YARD SETBACK AND GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF A PREVIOUSLY CONSTRUCTED
SPORTS COURT IN ZONING CASE NO.- 461.
ADDRESS: 42 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD (LOT 120-RH)
OWNER: DR. AND MRS. MOHAN BHASKER
Principal Planner Ungar described the applications for a
Variance and Conditional Use Permit, which were approved by the
Planning Commission at -its meeting of November 2, 1991. She noted
that the original sports court was constructed without permits.
The City Council took the matter under jurisdiction at its meeting
of November 12, 1991.
Mayor Pernell opened the public hearing.
Dr. Mohan Bhasker, 42 Portuguese Bend Road, stated that the
area was originally filled with brush which he cleared, leaving a
flat area. 'He then imported clay and hand -rolled it to a thickness
of 1" to 1-1/211, and added a plastic net surrounding the area to
keep balls from rolling down the hill. He said that no construction
was involved and he did not think a permit was necessary. He
stated he would like to bring the area into compliance with City
regulations.
Councilmembers agreed to visit the property at 7:30 a.m. on
Wednesday, December 4, to survey the area and address their
concerns regarding distance of the court from the property and the
use of easements. Dr. Basker agreed to take care of the necessary
staking and outlining, as detailed by Staff.
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OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION RELATIVE
TO PLACEMENT OF ADDITIONAL DELINEATORS IN THE VICINITY OF 71
SADDLEBACK ROAD.
Mayor Pro Tem moved approval of the Traffic Commission
recommendation, Councilmember Murdock seconded and the motion
passed unanimously.
OPEN AGENDA
No one present wished to speak on the open agenda.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Leeuwenburgh reported on her attendance at a
meeting of the Peninsula Conservancy, where speakers from the City
of Laguna Beach described their successful efforts to fund the
purchase of open land. The Conservancy discussed asking the four
Peninsula cities to fund a poll of area residents to determine
their desires for open space.
Mayor Pernell reported on his attendance at the Rolling Hills
Estates City Council meeting two weeks ago, where he was granted _
support to utilize the Rolling Hills Estates right-of-way for the
Civic Center project. Councilmember Leeuwenburgh commended Mayor
Pernell for his outstanding presentation, which was well received
by the Rolling Hills Estates City Council.
Mayor Pernell stated settlement negotiations are under way in
the Montrose and Potlatch litigation regarding chemical discharge
liability.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
City Manager Nealis advised that City Treasurer Larry
Courtright is at Long Beach Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital
recovering from his broken hip, and it is hoped he will be able to
go home within a week.
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City Manager Nealis reminded Councilmembers that their weekly
mail contains information on the California Contract Cities
Legislative Orientation Tour. He also reported that preparations
are under way for the Holiday Open House to be held on Monday,
December 9, 1991, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Mayor Pernell stated that he has requested the City Manager
to provide Councilmembers with information on the process by which
approvals for building in the Rancho Palos Verdes moratorium area
can be granted.
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 Wednesday, December
4, 1991 at 7:30 a.m. for a field trip -to 42 Portuguese Bend Road.
APPROVED:
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