11/23/1992MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 23, 1992
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor Swanson
at 7:35 p.m. on Monday, November 23, 1992 in the City Council Chambers at the City Hall/Administration
Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Councilmembers Leeuwenburgh, Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem Murdock,
and Mayor Swanson.
Councilmembers Absent: Councilmember Heinsheimer (excused).
Others Present: Craig R. Nealis, City Manager.
Michael Jenkins, City Attorney.
Lola Ungar, Principal Planner.
Marilyn Kern, Deputy City_ Clerk.
Lieutenant Drake Robles, Los Angeles County Sheriff's
Department, Lomita Station.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Matters which maybe acted upon by the City Council in a single motion. Any Councilmember
may request removal of any item from the Consent Calendar causing it to be considered under
Council Actions.
a.
Minutes - Meeting of November 5, 1992.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b.
Minutes - Meeting of November 9, 1992.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C.
Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
d.
Financial Statement - Month of October, 1992.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
e.
Correspondence from State Senator David Roberti regarding the 1992-93 State Budget.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File.
f.
Correspondence from California Water Service Company to the Public Utilities Commission
of the State of California regarding changes in its tariff schedules.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File.
g.
Letter of Understanding between the City of Rolling Hills and the Rolling Hills Community
Association relative to "Main Gate" Improvements.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute.
Councilmember Pernell moved approval of the recommendations contained in the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Leeuwenburgh seconded the motion which carried 4-0-1.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
A. ZONING CASE NO. 460A
Dr. James Scharffenberger, 3 Appaloosa Lane (Lot 106-D-RH)
RESOLUTION NO. 92-27: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT AN
ENCROACHMENT INTO THE FRONT YARD TO CONSTRUCT A STABLE AND
CORRAL, APPROVING A SITE PLAN REVIEW, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION
NO. 92-10 IN ZONING CASE NO. 460A.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and Planning Commission Resolution No. 92-27.
Councilmember Pernell questioned the driveway access and expressed concerns regarding grading. In
answer to Councilmember Pernell's concern regarding driveway access, Principal Planner Ungar explained
that this case.was remanded back to the Planning Commission to address the issues of the necessity for
the property owner to provide a title report to show that there is an easement for roadway purposes, as
well as approval by the Traffic Commission of the proposed access way to the subject site.
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Councilmember LeeLtWenburgh stated that the Traffic Commission reviewed and accepted this driveway
access at their November 20, 1992 meeting.
Discussion then centered around grading on the property and Councilmember Pernell expressed his
concerns regarding this issue. He suggested that Council,,take this item under jurisdiction so that Council
could view the proposed site.
Councilmember Pernell moved that Council take Zoning Case No. 460A under jurisdiction and that this
case be brought back before Council at their next regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, December 14,
1992 to hold a Public Hearing and schedule a field trip. Councilmember Leenwenburgh seconded the
motion which carried 4-0-1.
B. ZONING CASE NO. 482
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Gilbertson, 10 Williamsburg Lane (Lot 36-RH)
RESOLUTION NO. 92-28: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION 0
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FORI
SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS TO THE EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN
ZONING CASE NO 482.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and the Planning Commission's recommendations regarding
Zoning Case No. 482. Principal Planner Ungar further explained the proposed project. Discussion then
ensued regarding lot coverage of the proposed project. Councilmember Pernell and Mayor Pro Tem
Murdock expressed concerns on this issue. It was suggested that this item be taken under Council's
jurisdiction to enable the Council to view the site.
Councilmember Leeuwenburgh moved that Council take Zoning Case No. 482 under jurisdiction and that
this case be brought back before Council at their next regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, December
14, 1992 to hold a Public Hearing and schedule a field trip. This motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Murdock which carried 4-0-1.
C. ZONING CASE NO. 483
Dr. and Mrs. Mohan W. Bhasker, 42 Portuguese Bend Road (Lot 120-RH)
RESOLUTION NO. 92-29: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DENYING A REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT A TENNIS COURT IN ZONING CASE NO
483. i -
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and Planning Commission Resolution No. 92-29 denying
a request for Conditional Use Permit approval to construct a tennis court on the property at 42 Portuguese
Bend Road.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Swanson ordered that Council receive and file Planning Commission
Resolution No. 92-29: A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Rolling Hills denying a
request for conditional use permit approval to construct as tennis court in Zoning Case No. 483.
D. ZONING CASE NO. 484
Mr. and Mrs. Alfredo S. Sheng, 1 Lower Blackwater Canyon Road (a portion of Lots 45-RH
and 46-RH)
RESOLUTION NO. 92-30: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT AN
ENCROACHMENT INTO THE FRONT YARD TO CONSTRUCT A STABLE AND
CORRAL, AND GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL IN ZONING CASE
NO. 484.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and Planning Commission Resolution No. 92-30 granting
a variance to permit an encroachment into the front yard of 1 Blackwater Canyon Road to construct a
stable and corral and granting site plan review approval in Zoning Case No. 484. 1
Hearing no objection, Mayor Swanson ordered that Council receive and file Planning Commission
Resolution No. 92-30: A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Rolling Hills granting a
variance to permit an encroachment into the front yard to construct a stable and corral, and granting site
plan review approval in Zoning Case No. 484.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - CONTINUED
A. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING OF CONSIDERATION OF NUISANCE
ABATEMENT AT 62 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD (LOT 34 -FT)
OWNERS: MR. & MRS. EVANS.
Mayor Swanson opened the Continued Public.;Hearing and asked City Manager Nealis to present the staff
report. City Geologist Arthur G. Keene was then asked to give an overview of his report to the City dated
September 25, 1992 regarding this issue. 1.
After discussion, Mayor Swanson then asked if anyone wished to give testimony. Charlie Raine, 3 Pinto
Road, presented to Council information about a horse that jumped a fence, crossed the vacant field along
Portuguese Bend Road and became caught in a fissure at 62 Portuguese Bend Road. Roy Campbell, 3
Running Brand, spoke about other fissures in the area and the report and recommendations submitted
by Mr. Keene.
After testimony was presented, Mayor Swanson then closed the Public Hearing and Council discussed the
issue and concluded that a public nuisance exists on the property pursuant to Chapters 8.24 and 8.28 of
the Municipal Code and that the conditions on the property are injurious to public health and safety,
interfere with the comfort and enjoyment of property and are injurious to the stability of real property.
Council then ordered that staff prepare a Resolution declaring a nuisance at the property outlining certain
conditions and that a letter be sent to the property owners explaining Councils action.
Councilmember Pernell moved that Council declare a public nuisance on the property and directed staff
to return to Council with a Resolution outlining a 45 day abatement period to remove loose debris,
complete a civil engineering analysis of soil quantities on the site and provide appropriate excavation
activity to cover the remaining slab on the property as recommended by the City's Consultant Engineer
and Los Angeles County. Councilmember Leeuwenburgh seconded the motion which carried 4-0-1.
OLD BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COM1V ITIEE PROPOSAL TO
ENROLL THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS IN THE NATURAL COMMUNITIES
CONSERVATION PLANNING PROGRAM (NCCP).
City Manager Nealis presented this item and recommended that it be held over to the next regularly
scheduled meeting of the City Council on December 14, 1992 to allow more time for staff to investigate
impact this program will have on the City. Hearing no objection, Mayor Swanson so ordered.
NEW BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF VOLUNTARY MEMBERSHIP ASSESSMENT FOR THE CITY
OF ROLLING HILLS' CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE SOUTH BAY
CORRIDOR STEERING COMMITTEE.
Councilmember Leeuwenburgh suggested that this item be discussed after Item B under New Business
and hearing no objection, Mayor Swanson so ordered.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 694: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR ADDITIONAL
EXTENSION OF TERM OF THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE SOUTH
BAY CORRIDOR STUDY PHASE III (IMPLEMENTATION) AND FOR THE
INCLUSION OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Council then discussed the inclusion of the City of the
City of Los Angeles in the South Bay Corridor Study. Mayor Swanson explained that the City of Los
Angeles borders the South Bay Cities at many locations within the study area and that their inclusion helps
to develop a more comprehensive transportation plan to serve the transportation needs of the South Bay
area.
Councilmember Leeuwenburgh moved to read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution
No. 694: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills approving an agreement for
additional extension of term of the Joint Powers Agreement for the South Bay Corridor Study Phase III
(Implementation) and for the inclusion of the City of Los Angeles and authorize the Mayor to sign this
Agreement. Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion which carried 4-0-1.
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A. CONSIDERATION OF VOLUNTARY MEMBERSHIP ASSESSMENT FOR THE CITY
OF ROLLING HILLS' CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE � SOUTH BAY
CORRIDOR STEERING COMMITTEE.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and Council discussed the City's participation in the South
Bay Corridor Steering Committee.
Councilmember Pernell moved that Council approve the voluntary membership assessment in the amount
of $100 for the City of Rolling Hills' continued participation in the South Bay Corridor Steering
Committee. Councilmember Leeuwenburgh seconded the motion which carried 4-0-1.
OPEN AGENDA APPROXIMATELY 8.40 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
Roy Campbell, 3 Running Brand, spoke regarding the award of bids for various Public Work
projects.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
+ Councilmember Leeuwenburgh reported that the West Basin Mosquito District has detected a case
of St. Louis encephalitis in the La Brea area. She also reported that she attended the Women's
Club Open Board Meeting on November 12, 1992 and that the Women's Club would host a
luncheon for staff at Kendra Diamond's home. In closing, she announced that the Holiday Party
would be postponed and that notices to that effect would be going out to persons normally invited.
• Councilmember Pernell reported that he attended the Neighborhood Meeting of the Community
Association and advised Council on the questions he encountered.
s Mayor Swanson, reported that she attended a Peninsula Mayor's Luncheon on Wednesday,
November 18, 1992. She stated that they discussed the possibility of all of the Peninsula Cities
hosting a farewell event for outgoing Assemblyman Felando in appreciation of his service to the
Peninsula.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
None.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.
CLOSED SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled
meeting which will be held on Monday, December 14, 1992, in the City Council Chambers at the City
Hall/Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
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