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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)
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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.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - CONTINUED
CONSIDERATION
RESOLUTION NO.
SPECIFIC TREES.
Location:
Property Owner:
Complainant:
Appellant:
OF AN APPEAL OF
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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