7/27/1992MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
July 27, 1992
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by
Mayor Pro Tem Murdock at 7:35 p.m. on Monday, July 27, 1992 in the City Council
Chambers at the City Hall/Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills,
California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Leeuwenburgh and
Pernell; Mayor Pro Tem Murdock.
ABSENT: Mayor Swanson (excused).
OTHERS PRESENT: Craig R. Nealis, City Manager.
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.
CONSENT CALENDAR
b. Payment of Bills.
(Approved as presented.)
C. Correspondence from Browning-Ferris Industries regarding recycled material
_ recovery.
(Received and filed.)
d. Correspondence from County of Los Angeles Public Works Department
regarding Building and Safety Fee Increase.
(Received and filed.)
e. Correspondence from Palos Verdes Library District regarding AB8 Bailout.
(Received and filed.)
ACTION: Councilmember Pernell moved approval of the Consent Calendar with the
exception of Item 2.a., Councilmember Leeuwenburgh seconded the motion which carried
4-0-1.
a. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JULY 13, 1992
ACTION: There being no objection, Councilmember Leeuwenburgh moved approval of the
subject Minutes as amended. Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion which carried
4-0-1.
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PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
A. ZONING CASE NO. 481: Resolution No. 92-22 granting site plan review
approval for substantial additions to the existing single family residence.
Dr. J. Rae Walker, 6 Wagon Lane (Lot 103-B-RH).
Principal Planner Ungar stated that the applicant had requested Site Plan Review for 1,436
square feet of residential additions and 744 sq.ft. of garage space to be added to a 2,292
square foot house. She provided clarification regarding lot coverage and the applicant's
proposal for a future stable and corral area, access to which will be from Wagon Lane.
ACTION: There being no objection, Mayor Pro Tem Murdock directed that the subject
item be received and filed.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - (Continued)
A. CONSIDERATION OF NUISANCE ABATEMENT AT 62 PORTUGUESE
BEND ROAD (LOT 34 -FT). OWNERS: MR. & MRS EVANS.
City Manager Nealis stated that this public hearing item had been continued to this
evening's meeting from the meeting of May 26, 1992, to allow the property owners time to
consult a Geologist to determine the effects of removing the broken foundation from its
present location as opposed to leaving the slab in place. Attempts had been made to
contact the owners by telephone and an overnight letter was mailed on July 23. A response
has not been forthcoming. It is recommended that the subject item be continued to the
meeting of August 24, 1992.
In response to Councilmember Pemell, City Manager Nealis stated that no additional land
movement had been perceived in the area which would cause the acceleration of
consideration of this item.
Mr. Charles Raines, 2 Pinto Road, requested that the public hearing be continued to the
first meeting in September to permit his attendance.
ACTION: There being no objection Mayor Pro Tem Murdock moved that the subject public
hearing be continued to the meeting of August 24, 1992, at which time staff shall provide
an update report, and thereafter to the meeting of September 14, 1992.
OLD BUSINESS
A. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS.
City Manager Nealis stated that it would be in order to hold the subject item over due to
the absence of Mayor Swanson.
ACTION: There being no objection, Mayor Pro Tem Murdock directed that the subject
item be held over to the meeting of August 10, 1992.
B. CONSIDERATION OF PARTICIPATION IN PROJECT TO REMEASURE
SURVEY MONUMENTS WITHIN THE FLYING TRIANGLE AREA.
City Manager Nealis stated that the City had participated in a similar survey following an
approach by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes Redevelopment Agency in 1991. That survey
was completed; however, the monuments have yet to be marked. It is proposed that the
City Council provide authorization for the City to participate in the subject survey and also
to hire Geologist Art Keene to provide evaluation of the results. The total proposed
expenditure would not exceed $4,000 for the Survey and an additional $600 for the
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Geologist's evaluation. There is a line item of $1,000 contained in the Budget; therefore,
the proposal would exceed that amount.;
There followed discussion and clarification of the cost to the City of participation in the
subject project.
In response to Councilmember Leeuwenburgh and Councilmember Pernell, City Manager
Nealis stated that the results of the 1991 Survey have not yet been recorded.
Councilmember Pernell stated that he would like to review the results of the 91 Survey
before agreeing to participation in another measurement. City Manager Nealis stated that
time constraints would not permit that course of action as the project is due to commence
in August. In response to Councilmember Pernell, City Manager Nealis perceived the
benefit to the City to be an assessment of the effects of recent record rainfall. He stated
that Geologist Keene would plot the data from the 1991 Survey in addition to assessing the
results of the proposed project.
Mr. Roy Campbell, 3 Running Brand, addressed the Council. In response to Mr. Campbell,
City Manager Nealis stated that the cost to the City of the November 1991 Survey was
$5,600. Mr. Campbell felt the cost of the subject survey to be excessive for another ten
points, since the original points are already set. He suggested contracting with South Bay
Engineering to Survey every six months at a potentially lower cost.
City Manager Nealis suggested that the Geologist compare the data collected in 1991 with
previous data collected in the 1980's, and that the City participate in the next proposed
Survey.
ACTION: Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that Staff be directed to provide a Long
Term Survey Plan, with the assistance of Geologist Art Keene, to determine the City's need
to participate in the subject project. Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion which
carried 4-0-1.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 689: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DECLARING THE CONDITION OF THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 63 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD TO BE A
PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF.
City Manager Nealis stated that action declaring the condition of the pool and surrounding
hardscape at 63 Portuguese Bend Road to be a public nuisance had been taken at the City
Council meeting of July 27, 1992. Resolution No. 689 memorializes that action.
He added that the abandoned car had been removed, however, the weeds and dead trees
had not been cleared as of 3:00 p.m. this afternoon. Weed and brush clearance had been
turned over the Los Angeles County Agricultural Division who anticipate completion by the
end of the week. The cost of this work will be added to the owners property tax bill.
Councilmember Heinsheimer directed staff to ensure that the proper Public Hearing
notification procedures are adhered to.
In response to Councilmember Leeuwenburgh, Principal Planner Ungar stated that upon
the advice of the City Attorney's office, a period of ninety days had been allowed to abate
the nuisance to permit time for plan check approval.
ACTION: Councilmember Leeuwenburgh moved approval of Resolution 689.
Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion which carried 4-0-1.
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OPEN AGENDA
APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
There were no requests to address the City Council during the Open Agenda.
NEW BUSINESS
A. ORDINANCE NO. U-54: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS ADOPTING BY REFERENCE AND AMENDING THE UNIFORM
FIRE CODE, 1991 EDITION, AMENDING THE ROLLING HILLS
MUNICIPAL CODE AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF.
City Manager Nealis recommended holding the subject Ordinance over to the meeting of
August 10, 1992 due to an inaccuracies contained in the document.
ACTION: There being no objection Mayor Pro Tem Murdock directed that consideration
of Ordinance No. U-54 be held over to the meeting of August 10, 1992.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Leeuwenburgh reported that the City of Torrance has now formally joined
the West Basin Mosquito Abatement District. She anticipated a lessening of problems
associated with the Mobile Oil Refinery, Madronna Marsh and the City of Los Angeles
Sanitation District outfall in El Segundo. She added that the threat of equine encephalitis
will be greatly diminished because now the whole of the South Bay is part of the District.
Councilmember Heinsheimer thanked the City Council for the City Plaques provided to him
for distribution to Airport Manager's on the occasion of his recent historic, exploratory trip
to Kamchatka, Russia.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
City Manager Nealis provided an update on the Grading, Hardscape and Landscape Projects
indicating that the Subcommittee has recommended that all bids be rejected.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8L1.
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