7/13/1992MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
July 13, 1992
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem
Murdock at 7:45 p.m. on Monday, July 13, 1992 in the City Council Chambers at the City
Hall/Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
OTHERS PRESENT:
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmembers Leeuwenburgh and Pernell; Mayor Pro Tem
Murdock.
Councilmember Heinsheimer (excused), Mayor Swanson (excused).
Craig R. Nealis, City Manager.
Michael Jenkins, City Attorney.
Larry Courtright, City Treasurer.
Lola Ungar, Principal Planner.
Diane Sawyer, Deputy City Clerk.
Jay Corbett, Assistant Fire Chief, Los Angeles County
Fire Department.
Captain William Mangan, Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department,
Lomita Station.
Councilmember Pernell moved approval of the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 2.a.,
Councilmember Leeuwenburgh seconded the motion which carried 3-0-2.
b. Payment of Bills.
(Approved as presented.)
C. Correspondence from Assemblyman Jim Costa regarding Proposition 155 pertaining to rail
transportation.
(Received and filed.)
d. Memorandum from RTD regarding Merger of Agencies.
(Received and filed.)
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e. Correspondence from Browning-Ferris Industries regarding recovered recycled materials.
(Received and filed.)
f. Correspondence from Los Angeles County Fire Department regarding consolidation.
(Received and filed.)
A. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JUNE 22, 1992 -
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There being no objection, Mayor Pro Tem Murdock ordered the Minutes approved with a minor
correction.
OLD BUSINESS
A. RESOLUTION NO. 685: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS FORMALIZING THE ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 1992-93 BUDGET
FOR THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS.
City Manager Nealis stated that the Budget document was approved at the City Council meeting of July
13, 1992. The Resolution before the City Council tonight memorializes that approval.
MOTION: Councilmember Leeuwenburgh moved approval of the subject Resolution. Councilmember
Pernell seconded the motion which carried 3-0-2.
B. CONSIDERATION OF NUISANCE ABATEMENT AT 63 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
(LOT 14 -FT).
OWNER: JERRY MARSHAK/GUY SULLIVAN
1037 N NEW HAMPSHIRE
HOLLYWOOD, CA 90029.
City Manager Nealis stated that this is a public hearing continued from the City Council meeting of June
22, 1992. The three issues of concern are: weed abatement; safety and maintenance of a pool and
surrounding area, and the presence of an abandoned vehicle on the site. The applicants were given until
June 29, 1992 to provide the City with a schedule of abatement. A representative of the Fire Department
inspected the property on June 26, 1992, and again on June 29, 1992 at which time weed abatement
requirements had not been met. The property was inspected today by City staff, at which time crews were
employed in weed clearance. Fire Department personnel were unable to inspect today due to an
emergency situation. The pool is in a state of disrepair and the abandoned vehicle is still on the property.
City Manager Nealis indicated that the property owners had been given written notice to abate the weed
nuisance by July 16, 1992, or the Los Angeles County Department of Agriculture would be requested to
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carry out the required clearance and the cost would be added to the property owner's tax bill. For this
reason he suggested that this component of the nuisance abatement be addressed separately.
Mrs. Culbreath, owners' representative, responded to Councilmember Pernell, stating that she had
forgotten to provide the City with the requested abatement schedule. She continued by stating that crews
ad been working continuously on weed clearance and that work is approximately 85 percent complete
t this time. She further stated that plans are being prepared for the repair of the pool and that a vinyl
:iner has been ordered. Due to problems gaining a vehicle registration slip, the removal of the abandoned
vehicle had been delayed until tomorrow. Mrs. Culbreath stated that due to location, the pool did not
present a danger at this time. She estimated that the improvement work would take approximately 2-3
weeks.
Mr. Roy Campbell, 3 Running Brand, addressed the City Council expressing concerns with respect to
potential fire hazard and the impacts of continuing land movement within the area. He offered his
explanation of the procedures which, in his view, would be required to abate the public safety issue of the
pool. He advocated that a cash bond be required of the property owners.
Mayor 'Pro Tem Murdock stated that she had not been at the last meeting and was extremely concerned
with regard to the prospect of the pool ever being filled again.
Mrs. Culbreath provided a brief clarification of the current ownership of the property.
City Attorney Jenkins responded to Councilmember Pernell suggesting that the pool be declared a
nuisance and the property owner be provided with a time period in which to present engineered plans for
its repair or removal. A court order to abate could be obtained in the event of non-compliance.
CTION: There being no further testimony Mayor Pro Tem Murdock declared the continued public
earing closed. Councilmember Pernell moved that the vegetation component of the proposed nuisance
batement is being addressed by Fire Department personnel and has been ordered cleared by Thursday,
July 16, 1992 or the appropriate authorities will be directed to complete the work and the cost shall be
added to the owner's tax bill. Further, the abandoned pool is declared a. public nuisance. The owners
of the property shall provide engineered plans and specifications for its removal or repair within 30 days.
The existing abandoned vehicle is declared a public nuisance and shall be removed by Friday, July 17,
1992.' Councilmember Leeuwenburgh seconded the motion which carried (3-0-2).
C. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES.
City Manager Nealis explained that the Agreement before the City Council this evening is intended to
supersede the agreement which was approved at the June 23, 1992 meeting. He stated that Mr. Tom
Montague had been unable to communicate a concern regarding his inability to obtain errors and
omissions insurance at any liability limit as required in the original document. This insurance is generally
extended to persons involved in designing a project and is not applicable to Project Management services.
This requirement has been deleted from the revised Agreement.
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ACTION: Councilmember Pennell moved approval of the revised Agreement for Project Management
Services. Mayor Pro Tem Murdock seconded the motion which carried (2-1-2). Councilmember
Leeuwenburgh abstained.
NEW BUSINESS
A. RESOLUTION NO. 686:A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 621, ADOPTED OCTOBER 8, 1990,
AND ADOPTING PROCEDURES IMPLEMENTING THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, AND THE GUIDELINES OF THE SECRETARY FOR
THE RESOURCES AGENCY, AS AMENDED IN 1989.
Principal Planner Ungar introduced the subject Resolution which reflects changes in State law since the
City's current guidelines were adopted. In response to Councilmember Pernell she provided highlights
of these changes and clarification of responsibilities and impact.
ACTION: Councilmember Pernell moved approval of the subject Resolution. Councilmember
Leeuwenburgh seconded the motion which carried (3-0-2).
B. RESOLUTION NO. 687: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION' FOR
"ELIGIBILITY STATUS" IN THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES' FEDERAL
SURPLUS PERSONAL PROPERTY PROGRAM FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS SUPPLIES.
City Manager Nealis stated that the Disaster Preparedness Committee had considered the attached
application for eligibility status in the Department of General Services Federal Surplus Personal Property
Program at their meeting of June 29, 1992 at which time adoption of the subject Resolution was
recommended. The program would allow the City to purchase specific surplus equipment at discount
prices. There are no costs associated with joining this program.
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ACTION: Councilmember Pernell moved approval of the subject Resolution.
Leeuwenburgh seconded the motion which carried (3-0-2).
OPEN AGENDA
APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M., PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
There were no requests to address the City Council during Open Agenda.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
In response to Councilmember Leeuwenburgh, Assistant Fire Chief Jay Corbett and Sheriffs Department
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Captain William Mangan provided updates regarding the recent 185 acre fire in Rancho Palos Verdes.
Mayor Pro Tem Murdock expressed gratitude to both Departments to which the City Council concurred.
Staff was directed to prepare letters of commendation to Fire Chief P. Michael Freeman and Assistant
Fire Chief Corbett, Los Angeles County Fire Department and Sheriff Sherman Block and Captain William
Mangan, Los Angeles County Sheriff Department.
BATTERS FROM STAFF
City Manager Nealis introduced Deputy City Clerk Diane Sawyer as Minutes Secretary.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
A. AMENDMENT TO CITY MANAGER'S AGREEMENT.
City Attorney Jenkins introduced the subject amendment.
ACTION: Councilmember Leeuwenburgh moved approval of the subject amendment. Councilmember
Pernell seconded the motion which carried (3-0-2).
CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was adjourned to a closed session at 8:50 p.m. for the purpose of discussing pending litigation
matters.
11WOURNMENT
' here being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
APPROVED:
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