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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)
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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