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2/10/19921 M MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA February 10, 1992 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor Pernell at 7:33 p.m. on Monday, February 10, 1992 in the City Council Chambers at the City Hall/ Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Heinsheimer (arrived at 7:45 p.m.), Leeuwenburgh, Murdock, Mayor Pro Tem Swanson (arrived at 7:38 p.m.), Mayor Pernell ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: CONSENT CALENDAR None Craig Nealis L. D. Courtright Lola Ungar Lucile Rogers City Manager City Treasurer Principal Planner Minutes Secretary Councilmember Murdock moved approval of the Consent Calendar, Councilmember Leeuwenburgh seconded and the motion passed without objection. a. Minutes - Meeting of January 27, 1992. (Approved as presented) b. Payment of Bills - Demands Number 6140 through 6181 dated February 10, 1992 in the amount of $40,227.65 were approved for payment from the General Fund. C. Correspondence from Los Angeles County Department of Public Works regarding Countywide Household Hazardous Waste Management Program. (Received and filed) d. Legislative Status Report on AB 181. (Received and filed) 1 Rolling Hills City Council Meeting - 2/10/92 SPECIAL PRESENTATION A. PRESENTATION OF RECOGNITION AWARD TO OUTGOING ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD PRESIDENT NICHOLAS HORNBERGER. Mr. Hornberger was not present to receive his award. B. PRESENTATION FROM DIMENSION CABLE TELEVISION SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE REGARDING THE STATUS OF CABLE TELEVISION CONSTRUCTION WITHIN THE CITY. Mr. Steve Fowler, General Manager of Dimension Cable Television Services, reported that the construction phase has been completed within 10 months, as compared to the 18 months called for in the franchise agreement. Installations are ongoing, with 247 residences now receiving service. Letters were sent to all homeowners requesting that they call to arrange for a representative to visit them and discuss free installation. Follow-up postcards were sent to residents not responding to the letters, and a third contact will be attempted for those not responding to the first two. After the third attempt, normal installation fees will be charged. Mr. Fowler stated that the fiberoptic cable system built in Rolling Hills is the most sophisticated system in the area. One hundred miles of fiberoptic cable were laid within the City, as well as 15 miles of coaxial cable. Fiberoptics improve the picture quality and reliability of the system, and allow for unlimited channels to be carried. The emergency alert has been activated and standby power is available. Parental control is provided via converters in each home. Mr. Fowler thanked staff for their cooperation during the construction and installation phases. Mayor Pernell requested that Mr. Fowler supply to staff a list of any complaints received from residents. Councilmember Murdock commented that the installers were very competent, quick and responsive. Mayor Pro Tem Swanson added that the television reception at her home has been greatly improved since the cable was installed. Mayor Pernell also complimented Mr. Fowler on the excellent installation services. P" Rolling Hills City Council Meeting - 2/10/92 NEW BUSINESS C. CORRESPONDENCE FROM ROLLING HILLS ESTATES COUNCILWOMAN JACRIE MCGUIRE REGARDING PENINSULA TRAILS COMMITTEE. Councilwoman McGuire was present and reported on a letter she sent to Mayor Pernell on behalf of Rolling Hills Estates Mayor Weber requesting the participation of the City of Rolling Hills in an attempt to revitalize the Peninsula Trails Committee. Mayor Pro Tem Swanson pointed out that the trails within Rolling Hills are owned and controlled by the Community Association rather than the City and they are the only body with any jurisdiction over the trails. Mayor Pernell expressed his opinion that it would be to the benefit of the community to participate in this activity, and asked that Mayor Pro Tem Swanson confer with Councilwoman McGuire and bring back a recommendation to the City Council. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS A. ZONING CASE NO. 461 Dr. and Mrs. Mohan W. Bhasker, 42 Portuguese Bend Road (Lot 120-RH) - Request for a Variance to permit encroachment into the side yard setback to construct a retaining wall and request for a Conditional Use Permit to permit the reconstruction of a previously constructed clay sports court at an existing single family residence. RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL NO. 92-7. City Manager Nealis reported that this matter, which had been remanded by the City Council back to the Planning Commission because the plans required revision, has now been reapproved by the Planning Commission. Councilmember Murdock moved that the City Council take jurisdiction and appeal the decision of the Planning Commission on Zoning Case No. 461. Councilmember Leeuwenburgh seconded and the motion passed without objection. B. ZONING CASE NO. 454 Mr. Robert Lynn, 3 Middleridge Lane South (Lot 253 -B -UR) - Request for a Site Plan Review to permit the construction of a new single family residence. RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL NO. 92-8 Principal Planner Ungar reported that this request was approved by the Planning Commission on February 1, 1992. 3 Rolling Hills City Council Meeting - 2/10/92 Resolution of Approval No. 92-8 was accepted by the City Council without objection. C. ZONING CASE NO. 467 Mr. and Mrs. Moti Rashyap, 22 Middleridge Lane North (Lot 1 - MR) - Request for a Variance to permit encroachment into the front yard setback for room additions and a request for Site Plan Review approval for substantial additions to the existing single family residence. RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL NO. 92-9 Principal Planner Ungar showed on the plans the encroachment of the proposed kitchen, indicating it will not exceed the current encroachment of the garage. Resolution of Approval No. 92-9 was accepted by the City Council without objection. D. ZONING CASE NO. 460 Dr. James Scharffenberger, 3 Appaloosa Lane (Lot 106-D-RH) - Request for a Variance to permit the encroachment of a stable in the front yard and request for a Site Plan Review for a proposed new single family residence and attached garage. RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL NO. 92-10 Principal Planner Ungar reported that the requests for a Variance and a Site Plan Review were approved by the Planning Commission on February 1, 1992. Concerns were raised by Councilmembers relative to granting approval before the Traffic Commission had approved the driveway cut and before the applicant had satisfied conditions regarding the roadway easement. After discussion it was decided to remand the application back to the Planning Commission. E. ZONING CASE NO. 471 Mr. and Mrs. Young Nam Cho, 20 Portuguese Rend Road (Lot 58- RH) - Request for a Variance to permit the construction of a recreation/ exercise room addition that will encroach into the front yard setback, request for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a proposed new detached 4 -car garage, and request for Site Plan Review for the construction of substantial additions to the existing single family residence. RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL NO. 92-11 Principal Planner Ungar reported that the Planning Commission approved the Variance permitting encroachment which will not exceed an existing encroachment. Councilmember Leeuwenburgh commented that the Traffic Commission is pleased with the driveway planning on this project, which will result in safer and better sight 4 Rolling Hills City Council Meeting - 2/10/92 distance than the previous driveway. Resolution of Approval No. 92-11 was accepted by the City Council without objection. F. ZONING CASE NO. 438 Mr. and Mrs. Hussain Shaikh, 16 Crest Road West (Lot 74 -A -MS) - Request for one year extension of time on Zoning Case No. 438. Approving modification to Resolution No. 91-3 granting a Variance to the front yard setback, denying a Conditional Use Permit to construct a pool house, and granting Site Plan Review approval in Zoning Case No. 438. RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL NO. 92-6 City Manager Nealis reported that this request for extension was approved by the Planning Commission on February 1, 1992. The original approval of the case was granted on March 91 1991. Resolution of Approval No. 92-6 was accepted by the City Council without objection. OPEN AGENDA No one present wished to speak on the open agenda. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL OF VIEW PRESERVATION COMMITTEE RESOLUTION NO. 91 -1 -VPC DECLARING A VIEW IMPAIRMENT CAUSED BY SPECIFIC TREES. LOCATION: 11 QUAIL RIDGE SOUTH PROPERTY OWNER: DORIS MCNABB COMPLAINANT: SAMUEL AND BURT ARNOLD, 2 SPUR LANE APPELLANT: DORIS MCNABB Some additional items of correspondence were entered into the record on this matter. The .field trip scheduled for Monday morning, February 10, 1992 was rained out so another visit will be scheduled. Councilmember Heinsheimer emphasized that the City Council's role is only to see that the View Impairment Ordinance is followed, and any other agreements entered into by the parties are not at issue before the Council. If the parties come to an agreement and the view obstruction is taken care of, the City Council will not have to be involved at all. Mayor Pernell asked staff to have the City Attorney write a letter to the parties explaining the narrow focus of the Council in this matter. This item was continued to Monday, February 24 at 7:00 a.m. to conduct a field trip. ■ Rolling Hills City Council Meeting - 2/10/92 NEW BUSINESS (Continued) A. RESOLUTION NO. 663: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, ASSIGNING TO THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, A PART OF ITS AVAILABLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS. City Manager Nealis reported that the City of Lomita has requested allocation of the Rolling Hills CDBG funds for fiscal year 1992-1993 to aid in their development of low-income senior citizen housing. It is expected that this year's allocation will be approximately $10,000, and this would be used to secure an architect for the development of a housing project at 25007 Walnut Street in Lomita. Councilmember Leeuwenburgh moved approval of Resolution No. 663, Councilmember Murdock seconded and the motion passed without objection. Mayor Pro Tem Swanson requested that the City of Lomita provide status reports regarding this investment of public dollars, and suggested that the City of Rolling Hills might like to have some input into the plans as they progress. B. RESOLUTION NO. 665: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING AN INVESTMENT POLICY. City Treasurer Larry Courtright expressed his approval of the revised investment policy but requested a change of the wording on page 2 to "timely projected cash flow determinations" instead of "daily projected ...." Mayor Pro Tem Swanson moved approval of Resolution No. 665 with the change of wording, Councilmember Murdock seconded and the motion passed without objection. D. CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF BID FOR CITY ADMINISTRATION FACILITY AND TENNIS COURT AREA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES. City Manager Nealis recommended that this item be held over to the meeting of February 24, 1992. City Council concurred and the item will be placed on the agenda for that meeting. E. CONSIDERATION OF CORRESPONDENCE FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT DIRECTOR GORDANA SWANSON REGARDING PROPOSITION A FUNDS. City Manager Nealis reported that the current policy of the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission is to permit cities to exchange Proposition A moneys with other local governments. The 6 Rolling Hills City Council Meeting - 2/10/92 RTD, however, has not been permitted by the LACTC to trade its farebox revenues for Proposition A funds. Correspondence has been received from RTD Director Gordana Swanson requesting support from the City of Rolling Hills for a resolution requesting the LACTC to allow RTD to trade Proposition A dollars with those cities who wish to do so, at the rate of 55 cents on the dollar or an amount to be negotiated. Mayor Pro Tem Swanson advised that the RTD is attempting to avoid raising fares or decreasing service despite the shortfall of public transit funds. She said there are many cities wishing to trade their Proposition A funds for cash, and asked the support of the City of Rolling Hills in this regard. Mayor Pro Tem Swanson moved that the City of Rolling Hills go on record requesting that the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission allow the RTD to trade its farebox revenue dollars with the City's Proposition A funds based on the resolution of the RTD Board of Directors. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Leeuwenburgh and passed without objection. MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Councilmember Leeuwenburgh reported that the City of Rolling Hills hosted the Peninsula Open Space Committee meeting on Saturday, February 8, 1992. The members discussed trails, open space, the possibility of adopting a Peninsula -wide Space and Park District, assessing public opinion related to preserving open space, maintaining and enhancing parks and other recreational opportunities. She explained to the group that the trail system and facilities in Rolling Hills are privately owned and maintained. The City may be asked to contribute funds to pay a professional consultant to develop a poll of Peninsula residents regarding use of open space. Councilmember Murdock reported on a Regional Law Enforcement meeting, advising that statistics show an increased level of crime on the Peninsula and the Sheriff recommended making a suggestion in the Newsletter that residents be careful to keep their cars locked, even in their driveways. A video on gangs was shown at the meeting, and a copy is available for viewing from Councilmember Murdock. Mayor Pro Tem Swanson reported that RTD buses traveling north on Crenshaw Boulevard from the Peninsula Center to Palos Verdes Drive North will be rerouted to Hawthorne Boulevard, beginning February 17, 1992. This was done at the request of the City of Rolling Hills Estates, which cited safety considerations. The 7 Rolling Hills City Council Meeting - 2/10/92 School Board is also in favor of the change. Dates were discussed for scheduling the City Council retreat, and it was decided to hold the retreat beginning Thursday evening, June 11, and continuing through Friday and Saturday, June 12 and 13, 1992. The field trip to 11 Quail Ridge South and 2 Spur Lane was rescheduled for 7:00 a.m. on Monday, February 24. MATTERS FROM STAFF City Manager Nealis reported that bid documents for the engineering design and specifications for the hardscape plan were discussed with the city Council in August of 1991, at which time it was decided to hold off on the hardscape until finalization of the donation of property. The grant deed has now been received, so the hardscape bid documents will be presented at the next Council meeting. City Manager Nealis requested approval to attend the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Conference for City Managers to be held March 30 and 31, 1992. Councilmembers indicated their approval. MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY None. CLOSED SESSION There was no need for a closed session. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m. to Monday, February 24 at 7:00 a.m. for a field trip to 11 Quail Ridge South and 2 Spur Lane. ;APPROVED* RO iVED ayor 8 0 Minutes SiQ5retary U-