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2/24/1992 (2)1 1 l MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA February 24, 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 24, 1992 in the City Council Chambers at the City Hall/ Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Leeuwenburgh, Mayor Pro Tem Swanson, Mayor Pernell Councilmember Murdock (excused) Craig Nealis L. D. Courtright Michael Jenkins Lola Ungar Lucile Rogers City Manager City Treasurer City Attorney Principal Planner Minutes Secretary Councilmember Leeuwenburgh requested removal of item d from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Pro Tem Swanson moved approval of the remainder of the Consent Calendar, Councilmember Heinsheimer seconded and the motion passed without objection. a. Minutes - Meeting of February 10, 1992 (Approved as presented) b. Payment of Bills - Demands Number 6182 through 2627 dated February 24, 1992 in the amount of $124,198.57 were approved for payment from the General Fund, with the exception of Demands Number 6183 and 6222, which were voided. C. Financial Statement for the month of January 1992 (Approved as presented) e. Correspondence from the City of Rosemead regarding Rosemead's Resolution 92-8 calling for restoration of California's Department of Alcohol Beverage Control funding. (Received and filed) 1 Rolling Hills City Council Meeting - 2/24/92 f. Correspondence from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Representative Dale Hunter, regarding support for Assembly Bill No. 2090 for the acquisition of additional water resources. (Received and filed) g. Report regarding recycling collection levels for the City of Rolling Hills for the month of January, 1992. (Received and filed) h. Southern California Edison Company CPUC Application relating to authority to. increase its authorized level of Base Rate Revenue. (Received and filed) ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR d. Correspondence from the Honorable Sheriff Sherman Block, County of Los Angeles, relative to Assembly Bill No. 2067 regarding law enforcement policy and employee relations issues. Councilmember Leeuwenburgh stated that she has spoken with Councilmember Murdock about this item and they concur that it would be in the City's best interests to instruct staff to send a letter supporting the Sheriff's position in opposition to the provisions of AB 2067. There being no objection, the Mayor so ordered. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS ZONING CASE NO. 472 Dr. Paul Straub, 7 Packsaddle Road East (Lot 27 -SF) RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL NO. 92-12: A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Rolling Hills granting a Variance to encroach into the front yard setback to reconstruct and add to an existing attached garage, granting a variance to encroach into the front yard setback for a retaining wall, and granting Site Plan Review approval for reconstruction of a single family residence in Zoning Case No. 472. Principal Planner Ungar presented the Staff Report on this case, which was approved by the Planning Commission on February 18, 1992. Resolution of Approval No. 92-12 was accepted by the City Council without objection. I 1 l Rolling Hills City Council Meeting - 2/24/92 PUBLIC HEARINGS - CONTINUED CONSIDERATION RESOLUTION NO. SPECIFIC TREES. Location: Property Owner: Complainant: Appellant: OF AN APPEAL OF 91 -1 -VPC DECLARING 11 Quail Ridge Doris McNabb Samuel and Burt Doris McNabb VIEW PRESERVATION COMMITTEE A VIEW IMPAIRMENT CAUSED BY South Arnold, 2 Spur Lane City Manager Nealis reported that a field trip was made by the City Council at 7:00 this morning at an adjourned regular meeting. Resolution No. 668 memorializes provisions which the parties originally agreed to, and provides for the trimming of the two trees adjacent to the McNabb driveway at Burt Arnold's expense. The Resolution is not to be recorded against the property and does not have any impact on any past or future agreements the parties may enter into. Staff recommends that the Resolution be adopted. Mrs. McNabb and Mr. Arnold were present and indicated their agreement with the terms of the Resolution. Mayor Pernell then closed the public hearing. Councilmember Heinsheimer moved approval of Resolution No. 668, Mayor Pro Tem Swanson seconded and the motion passed without objection. Mayor Pernell thanked the parties for their cooperation. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. PRELIMINARY DRAFT OF THE CITY'S HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENT (HHWE) City Manager Nealis reported that the preliminary draft of the Household Hazardous Waste Element has been prepared, describing the City's intent to educate residents regarding hazardous waste materials and disseminate information for their safe disposal. The draft HHWE will be amended prior to its adoption to reflect the revised Source Reduction and Recycling Element (SRRE) figures. Mayor Pernell opened the public hearing. Mr. Michael Huls, the City's consultant with Resource Integration Systems, was present to answer questions. Councilmember Leeuwenburgh suggested putting information in the Newsletter about composting and chipping, advising residents that chipping is beneficial because it reduces the amount of green waste leaving the City. Rolling Hills City Council Meeting - 2/24/92 Councilmember Heinsheimer asked Mr. Huls if the City could have the electronic file on the report so it could be used/revised in the future. Mr. Huls replied that he would provide a copy of the file. The public hearing was continued to the March 9 City Council meeting. Mr. Huls was congratulated by Mayor Pro Tem Swanson and Councilmember Leeuwenburgh on the excellent report. B. ZONING CASE NO. 461: Consideration of an appeal of Planning Commission action reapproving a variance for the encroachment of a retaining wall into the side yard setback, reapproving a Conditional Use Permit for the reconstruction of a previously constructed clay sports court, and repealing Resolution No. 91-27. Owner: Dr. and Mrs. Mohan W. Bhasker Address: 41 Portuguese Bend Road (Lot 120-RH) Principal Planner Ungar presented the Staff Report on this case, which was taken under jurisdiction by the City Council at their February 10, 1992 meeting. The public hearing was opened. No testimony was presented, and the public hearing was continued to a field trip at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, March 2, 1992. OPEN AGENDA Ms. Allison Hill, 11 Cinchring, announced that the Junior Caballeros will be sponsoring an Easter Parade on Saturday, April 4, at 10:00 a.m. It will begin at the Hawkins residence on Crest Road and end at the Fisher home on Southfield. She invited everyone in the community to attend the parade, and invited Mayor Pernell to ride in a trailer with her family. Mayor Pernell advised that for safety considerations the subject should be referred to the Traffic Commission, and invited Ms. Hill to speak at that meeting on Friday, February 28. The Mayor presented her with a City pin in commemoration of her first visit to the City Council. OLD BUSINESS None. 9 Rolling Hills City Council Meeting - 2/24/92 NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF BID FOR CITY ADMINISTRATION FACILITY AND TENNIS COURT AREA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES. City Manager Nealis reported that nine bids were received from contractors for landscape maintenance of the City Hall/Community Association facility and tennis court area. The two lowest bidders were rejected because of insufficient references or work experience. The third lowest bidder, Peninsula Landscaping, was recommended by Staff as the most appropriate for the City's needs based on reference information and referral, and on-site inspections of job performance. Mr. Rick Hilliard, owner of Peninsula Landscaping, stated in response to Mayor Pro Tem Swanson that he was not licensed for pest control but was pursuing it and would be willing to subcontract that part of the work until he receives his license. It was decided the matter will remain on the agenda for the next City Council meeting, and Staff was directed to resolve the questions relating to pest control and report back to the Council. Mr. Sean Bennett of Bennett Enterprises in Torrance, stated that an agricultural license is needed rather than a pest control license. He also said that insect control is very important and there would not be enough money in a properly bid proposal to pay for a subcontractor. He offered to supply information to Staff on obtaining such licenses and checking with the State Consumer Affairs Division on the performance of the proposed licensee. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL Councilmember Leeuwenburgh announced she has been elected Secretary of the Mosquito Abatement District. They will be looking into the problems of killer bees and other insects which may be moving into the area. Mayor Pro Tem Swanson reported her attendance at a recent Rotary Club meeting where the guest speaker was Mr. Alvin Lafon, who spoke on aging. A tape copy of his speech is available through Mayor Pro Tem Swanson. Mayor Pernell said he was told of a recent fire in the Blackwater Canyon area to which the firemen arrived late and said they had gotten lost on the way. Assistant Fire Chief Jay Corbett asked for more details so he could follow up on it. The need for training of Fire Department personnel in street layout and terrain was discussed. Councilmember Heinsheimer suggested generating maps on the Rolling Hills area, to be kept at the Fire Station. 5 1 Rolling Hills City Council Meeting - 2/24/92 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 8:20 p.m. to Monday, March 2, 1992 for a field trip at 7:00 a.m. to 42 Portuguese Bend Road. A P or 2 Minutes S etary I -- 'I