8/24/1992MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
August 24, 1992
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by
Mayor Swanson at 7:36 p.m. on Monday, August 24, 1992 in the City Council Chambers at
the City Hall/Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Leeuwenburgh, Heinsheimer, Pernell;
Mayor Pro Tem Murdock and Mayor Swanson.
ABSENT:
None.
OTHERS PRESENT: Craig R. Nealis, City Manager.
Larry Courtright, City Treasurer.
Lola Ungar, Principal Planner.
Marilyn Kern, Deputy City Clerk.
Lieutenant Beth Dickinson, Los Angeles County Sheriff's
Department, Lomita Station.
CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Minutes of the meeting of July 27, 1992.
(Approved as presented.)
b. Minutes of the meeting of August 14, 1992.
(Approved as presented.)
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C. Minutes of the meeting of August 15, 1992.
(Approved as presented.)
d. Payment of Bills
(Approved as presented.)
e. Financial Report for the month of June, 1992.
(Received and filed.)
f. Correspondence from Browning-Ferris Industries regarding recovered
recyclable material.
(Received and filed.)
g. Status of Rancho Palos Verdes' Projects.
(Received and filed.)
ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem Murdock moved approval of the recommendations contained
in the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Leeuwenburgh seconded the motion which
carried 5-0-0.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
A. ZONING CASE NO. 479. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PADDLE
TENNIS COURT.
Mr. and Mrs. Young Nam Cho, 20 Portuguese Bend Road (Lot 58-RH)
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report describing the project and noting similar land
uses in the vicinity of 20 Portuguese Bend Road that had previously been approved by the
City Council.
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ACTION: Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council receive and file
Planning Commission Resolution No. 92-21. Mayor Pro Tem Murdock seconded the motion
which passed without objection.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
A. CONSIDERATION OF TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
REGARDING CITY-WIDE SPEED ZONE SURVEY.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report recommending that City enter into an
agreement with BSI Consultants, Inc. for the completion of the city-wide speed zone survey
at a cost of $1,890. He further recommended that staff be directed to work with the City
Attorney's office to prepare appropriate language, execute the agreement and proceed with
the city-wide speed zone survey.
ACTION: Councilmember Heinsheimer moved approval of the recommendation that
staff award the bid to BSI Consultants, and that staff be directed to work with the City
Attorney's office to prepare appropriate language, execute the agreement and proceed with
the city-wide speed zone survey. Mayor Pro Tem Murdock seconded the motion which
carried 5-0-0.
B. CONSIDERATION OF TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
REGARDING SPEED LIMIT MODIFICATION ON MIDDLERIDGE LANE
NORTH.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the recommendation of the Traffic
Commission and the Deputy Traffic Engineer to reduce the speed limit on Middleridge
Lane North to 20 miles per hour. Dr. Robert W. Moore of 11 Middleridge Lane North then
spoke to the Council expressing his desire that the speed limit be lowered to 15 miles per
hour. City Manager Nealis explained that the results of the speed zone survey do not
warrant a lower speed limit than 20 miles per hour.
ACTION: After discussion, Councilmember Leeuwenburgh moved to uphold the
recommendation of the Traffic Commission and direct staff to order appropriate speed
limit signage and implement this change. Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion
which carried 5-0-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - (Continued)
A. CONSIDERATION OF NUISANCE ABATEMENT AT 62 PORTUGUESE
BEND ROAD (LOT 34 -FT). OWNERS: MR. & MRS. EVANS.
City Manager Nealis reported that the Evanses have consulted a geologist and have a
written report stating that while the building foundation is unsightly, leaving it in its present
state is not a problem. To allow time for the Evanses to submit this report, staff is
recommending that the City Council continue the public hearing to September 14, 1992.
ACTION: Hearing no objection, Councilmember Heinsheimer moved to continue the
public hearing to September 14, 1992. Councilmember Leeuwenburgh seconded the motion
which passed without objection.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Leeuwenburgh suggested that the City Council seta date for the Holiday
Open House. After discussion, December 14, 1992 was agreed upon by all members of the
City Council. Councilmember Leeuwenburgh agreed to chair this event.
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MATTERS FROM STAFF
City Manager Nealis reported that an educational seminar was being offered by the City
Clerk's Association of California on September 25-26, 1992. He asked Council's permission
to send Marilyn Kern. Council unanimously agreed to allow this expenditure.
City Manager Nealis also gave a brief update on the status of the State budget. He then
explained projections on the hardscape project and the interior renovation. He indicated
that the hardscape project bids would go out the week of August 31, 1992 following
inclusion of language by the City Attorney in the bid documents.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m. to Monday,
September 14, 1992.
APPROVED:
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MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by
Mayor Swanson at 7:40 p.m. on Monday, September 14, 1992 in the City Council Chambers
at the City Hall/Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Leeuwenburgh, Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem
Murdock, Mayor Swanson.
Councilmembers absent: Heinsheimer (excused).
Others present: Lola Ungar, Principal Planner.
Michael Jenkins, City Attorney.
Marilyn Kern, Deputy City Clerk.
Assistant Fire Chief Jay Corbett, Los Angeles
County
Fire Department.
Captain William Mangan, Los Angeles County
Sheriff's Department, Lomita Station.
CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Minutes - Meeting of August 24, 1992.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
c. Landscape Status Report
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
ACTION: Councilmember Leeuwenburgh moved approval of the recommendations
contained in the Consent Calendar. Mayor Pro Tem Murdock seconded the motion which
carried 4-0-1.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS.
A. ZONING CASE NO. 473A
RESOLUTION NO. 92-26: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REAPPROVING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A POOL
CABANA, REAPPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A TENNIS COURT, AND REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 92-17 IN ZONING .CASE NO. 473.
Mr. and Mrs. William Hoover, 1 Morgan Lane (Lot 170 -1 -MS)
Principal Planner Ungar presented this item for Council's consideration. She gave a brief
history of this request and as previously requested by Council, presented the results of
research done on similar projects in the vicinity of Morgan Lane.
ACTION: Hearing no objection Mayor Swanson directed that the subject Resolution No.
92-26 of the Planning Commission be approved as presented.
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TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
A. RESOLUTION NO. 690: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING THE REDUCTION OF
THE SPEED LIMIT ON MIDDLERIDGE LANE NORTH.
Principal Planner Ungar presented the staff report and recommended that the members of
the City Council waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 690 which memorializes
action previously taken on August 24, 1992.
ACTION: Councilmember Leeuwenburgh moved that Resolution No. 690 be approved
as presented. Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion which carried 4-0-1.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - CONTINUED
A. CONSIDERATION OF NUISANCE ABATEMENT AT 62 PORTUGUESE
BEND ROAD (LOT 34 -FT). OWNERS: MR & MRS. EVANS.
Mayor Swanson opened the Public Hearing. Principal Planner Ungar presented the staff
report and noted that Mr. & Mrs. Evans were not in attendance, however, they have
forwarded a letter from Dr. Perry Ehlig, consulting geologist. She further presented that
staff recommends the hearing be continued to the Council meeting of September 28, 1992
to allow time for the City's geologist to review this letter.
After discussion, Mayor Swanson suggested that the County also review this case and be in
attendance on September 28, 1992. Mayor Swanson then called on City Attorney, Mike
Jenkins to offer any input on this matter. He indicated that he concurs with staffs
recommendation to continue this hearing to allow for the geologist and county inspector to
further investigate and update this case and that since this was a public hearing that
testimony from anyone wishing to do so could speak at this time.
Mayor Swanson then called for testimony from anyone wishing to speak regarding this
matter.
Charlie Raine, 2 Pinto Road, expressed his concern that property was an attractive nuisance
for children and that run-off from this site would eventually block drainage in canyon.
Fritz Hartwig, 3 Pinto Road, expressed concern regarding the rainy season and possible
cause of mud sliding on to his property again.
Ronald Dessey, 4 Pinto Road, expressed concern regarding rainy season and blockage of the
culvert, and concerns regarding drainage and Little Klondike Canyon.
Herb Agid, 60 Portuguese Bend Road, expressed concern regarding visual aspects and
possible water run off into Klondike Canyon.
After discussion, it was then recommended that staff have the County inspector revisit the
site to see if there has been any change in the level of safety and that the inspector be in
attendance at the September 28, 1992 public hearing. It was further recommended that the
City's geologists review Dr. Ehlig's letter to the Evanses and that he attend the next
continuation of this public hearing.
ACTION: Hearing no objection Mayor Swanson ordered that the subject item be
continued to September 28, 1992 City Council Meeting.
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6. OLD BUSINESS'
None
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION OF THE ROLLING HILLS
FINANCE/BUDGET SUBCOMM11-1 hh RELATIVE TO STATE
BUDGET.
Mayor Swanson presented this issue stating that it is the recommendation of the
Subcommittee that the City Council approve of the distribution of revenue plan as proposed
and that staff should be directed to take appropriate accounting actions. She then called
for a motion.
ACTION: Councilmember Pernell moved to approve the distribution of revenue as
proposed by the Budget/Finance Subcommittee. Mayor Pro Tem Murdock seconded the
motion which carried 4-0-1.
B. CONSIDERATION OF FUNDING REQUEST BY THE PALOS VERDES
LAND CONSERVANCY TO COMPLETE A PROFESSIONAL
PENINSULA WIDE SURVEY RELATING TO PRESERVING OPEN
SPACE FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES.
Principal Planner Ungar presented the staff report outlining the Palos Verdes Land
Conservancy request for funds to complete a professional Peninsula -wide survey relating to
preserving open space for recreational purposes. After discussion and a brief update from
Dr. Ailor, the City Council decided to participate in the amount of $1,125 for this project
contingent upon the participation of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and the City of
Rolling Hills Estates.
ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem Murdock moved to participate in the amount of $1,125 for
this project contingent upon the participation of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and the
City of Rolling Hills Estates. Councilmember Leeuwenburgh seconded this motion which
carried 4-0-1.
C. CONSIDERATION OF A CLAIM SUBMITTED BY CINDY JAMES, 15
ENCANTO DRIVE, ROLLING HILLS ESTATES.
Principal Planner Ungar presented this item and called Council's attention to a letter from
the Coachella Valley Joint Powers Insurance Authority requesting that Council take action
to reject this claim and to direct staff to forward notice of such action to claimant.
ACTION: Councilmember Pernell moved to deny this claim. Councilmember
Leeuwenburgh seconded the motion which carried 4-0-1.
8. OPEN AGENDA APPROXIMATELY 8:00 PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
None
9. MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
• Councilmember Leeuwenburgh reported on her attendance at the Special
District Conference regarding the Brown Act and the State Budget.
• Councilmember Pernell discussed the issue of the Los Angeles County
Liability Trust Fund and the draft rental appraisal report completed by R.P.
Laurain and Associates concerning the Rolling Hills Community Association's
use of the rear office building.
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• Mayor Swanson requested that Council designate a voting delegate and an
alternate for the League of California Cities Conference scheduled for
Saturday, October 10, 1992 through Tuesday, October 13, 1992 in Los
Angeles. Mayor Swanson was designated as the delegate and Councilmember
Pernell was designated as the alternate.
• The subject of rescheduling the October 12, 1992 meeting since two
Councilmembers will be out of town and the League of California Cities
Conference conflicts with that date was presented.
• Mayor Swanson reported that GTE will again sponsor a telephone directory
recycling drive and that they have requested that cities officially declare
October as "telephone directory recycling month". It was suggested that this
item be brought back to Council at the September 28, 1992 meeting for
formal action.
® Mayor Swanson reminded Councilmembets about the Palos Verdes Peninsula
Chamber of Commerce Mayor and City Council Appreciation Luncheon to
be held on October 8, 1992. Mayor Swanson and Councilmember Pernell will
attend.
10. MATTERS FROM STAFF
• Principal Planner Lola Ungar requested Council's approval to attend the
American Planning Association meeting in Pasadena on November 7 - 10,
1992. Council unanimously approved this request.
11. MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None
12. CLOSED SESSION
ACTION: At 8:40 p.m. the meeting was adjourned to a Closed Session for the discussion
of pending legal matters.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m. to the next regularly
scheduled meeting which will be held on Monday, September 28, 1992, beginning at 7:30
p.m.
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