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1/25/1993 .,'im:... ... ... ' .r . . '. . " � . -. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING ` .,»OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING. HILLS, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 25,'1993 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, January 25, 1993 in the City Council Chambers at the City Hall/Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present: Councilmembers Leeuwenburgh,Pemell,Heinsheimer(arrived at 8:20 P.M.), Mayor Pro Tem Murdock and Mayor Swanson. Councilmembers Absent: None. Others Present: Graig R. Nealis, City Manager. � Larry D. Courtright, City Treasurer. Michael Jenkins, City Attomey. Lola Ungar, Principal Planner. Marilyn Kern, Deputy City Clerk. Captain William Mangan, Los Angeles County Sheriff s Department, Lomita Station. CONSENT CALENDAR Matters which may be acted upon by the City Council in a single motion. Any Council member may request removal of any item from the Consent Calendar causing it to be considered under Council Actions. a. Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of January 11, 1993. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. b. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 11, 1993. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. c. Payment of Bills. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. d. Financial Statement for the Month of December, 1992. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. e. General Purpose Financial Statements for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1992. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. f. Correspondence from Browning-Ferris Industries regarding recovered recyclable material. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. g. Budget Calendar for Fiscal Year 1993-94. � RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. Councilmember Pernell requested that Item 2-E be removed from the Consent Calendar for the purpose of discussion and comments from City Treasurer Larry Courtright. City Treasurer Courtright indicated that he would like more time to review this document. Therefore, Councilmember Pernell suggested that this item be placed on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting. Hearing no objection, Mayor Swanson so ordered. ; Councilmember Leeuwenburgh moved approval of the recommendations contained in the Consent Calendar except item 2-E. Mayor Pro Tem Murdock seconded the motion which carried 4-0-1. Mayor Swanson then polled the audience on which item the majority of those in attendance wished to hear. After a show of hands, it was decided that Item No. 6-A, a Public Hearing, would be discussed at this time. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. ZONING CASE NO. 474, AN APPEAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 92-31: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DENYING A REQUEST FOR CONDITTONAL USE PERMIT APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT A DETACHED GARAGE. MR. AND MRS. MOON KIM, 73 CREST ROAD EAST (LOT 69-3-2-MS). Mayor Swanson opened the Public Hearing and called upon the City Manager to present the staff Minutes City Council Meeting 1-25-93 -1- report. City iVlana�er l�ieaiis presented an outline at previous actions by the Planrung Commission and Principal Planner Ungar explainecl the Planning Commission's findings and their reasons for denying this request. Mayor Swanson called for public testimony. At this time, Stan Denis, Attorney for Mr. and Mrs. Kim, spoke on behalf of his clients stating that there would be changes to the plans before the Council. After discussion, Councilmember Pernell suggested that this item be remanded back to the Planning Commission for review of any proposed changes to this plan. Mr. Denis asked for a brief recess to consult with his client. Hearing no objection, Mayor Swanson granted a ten minute recess to allow Mr. Denis to telephone his clientse After hearing Item No. 5-A, 1VIr. Denrus returned to the Council Cfiambers and Mayor Swanson called on him to present his clients response to the proposal that this item be remanded back to. the Planning Commission. Mr. Denis indicated that Mr. and Mrs. Kim agreed with remanding the item to the Planning Commission to review changed plans. After discussion and hearing no objection, Mayor Swanson ordered that this item be remanded back to the Planning Commission. � PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued A. ZONING CASE NO. 482: AN APPEAL OF A REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MASTER BEDROOM ADDITION TO THE EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE,A SWIMMING POOL, A DETACHED HOBBY SHOP, AND A FUTURE STABLE FOR PROPERTY AT 10 WILLIAMSBURG LANE, ROLLING HILIS, CA. Owner: Mr. & Mrs. Russell Gilbertson, (Lot 36-RH). Mayor Swanson opened the Public Hearing and called on City Manager Nealis to present the staff report. After City Manager Nealis outlined the background on this case, Mayor Swanson called for public testimony. � At this time, Keith Palmer, Architect for Mr. and Mrs. Gilbertson presented the modifications to the plans which included a reduction of total lot coverage of up to 6% and the relocation of a future stable and corral. After discussion,the City Council concurred that Option B eliminated the concerns they had regarding this case. Councilmember Pernell moved that the City Council approve Resolution No.697 granting site plan review approval for substantial additions to an e�sting single family residence in Zoning Case No. 482 (Option B). Councilmember Leeuwenburgh seconded the motion which carried 4-0-1. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS A. ZONING CASE NO. 488: RESOLUTTON NO. 93-1. A RESOLUT'ION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK FOR A MASTER BEDROOM ADDITION AND GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW . APPROVAL FOR SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS TO THE EXISTING SINGLE �'AMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 488. DR. AND MRS. LES HROMAS, 2 SOUTH QUAIL RIDGE ROAD (LOT 1-1-CH). At this time, Councilmember Heinsheimer arrived and the meeting continued with Mayor Swanson calling upon City Manager 1Vealis to present the staff report outlining the background on the Planning Commission's previous actions relating to this case and their recommendation that the City Council receive and file Resolution No. 93-1. Hearing no objection, Mayor Swanson ordered that the City Council receive and file Resolution No. 93-1 of the Planning Commission granting a Variance to encroach into the front yard setback for a master bedroom addition and granting site plan review approval for substantial additions to an existing single family residence in Zoning Case Na 488. B. ZONING CASE NO. 489: RESOLUTION NO. 93-2. A RESOLUTTON OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR A STABLE ADDITION AND THE FUTURE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BARN IN ZONING CASE NO. 489. MR. AND MRS. BEN KAZARIAN, JR., 20 UPPER BLACKWATER CANYON 120AD (LOT 101-RH). Minutes City Council Meeting 1-25-93 �--:-2- ,:�-� . .� .,:�'e�t �".,.? y;,..sr -. W,�,��::� ,�w��'�i��,r�� .'r � ' , . City l�anager I�Tealis presented the staff report and the lPlanrung �ommission's recommendation that the �ity Council receive and file ]l�esolution 1�10. 93-2. lE�earing no objection, 1�ltayor Swanson ordered that the City Council receive and file ]E�esolution 1�10. 93-2 of the lPlanning Commission granting site plan review approval for a stable addition and the future construction of a new barn in Zoning �ase l�o. 489. .�' � ,: '�M�-"�._;:;�n. : �.,�„�1_s�.� ��d� �� . �. ��$�� SS�� $��5 �� 5� �� s�' ��. City 1Vlanager l�Tealis presented the staff report outlining the '�'raffic Commission's review of this item. A discussion ensued regarding the budget for the striping of roadways within the City. City l�anager 1Vealis explained that in the current fiscal year, the City has euceeded its budget line item for this work, however, it is necessary for the completion of the City's two year striping program. Councilmember lC.eeuwenburgh moved that the City Council authorize the expenditure of adequate funds to complete this striping as indicated and that the City 1l�anager be authorized to proceed with this project. 1Vlayor lPro '�'em l�urdock seconded this motion which carried 5-0-0. lB. CO1�TS��IEIf�'l['�01�1 OlF C�'�'X OlF ]�O]L,IL,�IVCp ]H[IDLILS ]EIVG�Iu]ElE]��1VG AIV� 'd'IE�IFIF�C S�JIE��IIEX ]FOII� SlPIE1E� IL�MI['g'S. City l�anager 1�lealis presented the staff report and the 'd'raffic Commission's recommendation that the City Council approve the 1992 lEngineering and '�'raffic Survey for Speed lLimits lf�eport. �ouncilmember]Leeuwenburgh moved that the City Council confirm the action of the]�olling ff-3[ills �'raffic Commission and approve this 1992 IEngineering and'�raffic Survey for Speed lLimits lf�eport. 1V�ayor lPro '�'em l�urdock seconded this motion which carried 5-0-0. �ILIID I��J��l�IE�� A. C�I�TSg�IE��['�OlV �lF SIPIECIDF�C IFIEA'd'�JI�IES ]E�IEIL�']["��1IE '�'� '�'IE�IE IE��SC�]E lPl[.AIv. City l�anager l�Tealis presented the staff report outlining the lLandscape/lH[ardscape �onsultants recommendation to construct a dry river bed and dry ponds in lieu of the ponds as previously ; proposed. �iscussion then ensued regarding various aspects of this new design. Mayor lPro '�'em �ody 1Vdurdock expressed her concern regarding the cast concrete rocks to be used as car bumpers. �t was then discussed that this item should be held on the agenda to allow time for the �-3[ardscape/]La.ndscape Subcommittee to meet and review the new plans. dt was suggested that the plans also be forwarded to the IE�olling �-3[ills Community Association lBoard for their review. ]H[earing no objection, l�ayor Swanson ordered that this item be held on the Agenda to allow for time for the lE�ardscape/]Landscape Subcommittee to meet and review the revised plans and forward them to the ]l�olling ]E�ills Community Association ]Board for their review before taking formal action. �t was further ordered that staff write a memo to the l[�]E�CA liRanager outlining the City Council's concerns and actions regarding this item. lYIE�J I�N��1`�IE�� A. IEZlESO]C,�J'l['I[O1V IVO. 698: A IE�IESOIL�J']['�O1V OlF' '][7E�lE C�'l['�I CO�JIVCIDC, OlF '�7Ei� C�']['�I �]F ]f�OIL]C.�1�1C� IH[glLIL.S, C�,IDEOlE�1Vl[A, ASS�C�1�1�1VCp '�'O '�7E�]E C�']['� O]F ]LOM�'�'A, C�,IIFO�l�II[� �'�'S A�I�IC,AIBg,IE COMM�JIV�']C� ID��IIEILOIPll�]ElV'�' IBL,OC� C�R�1'�' IF�.J1V➢�S. City l�anager 1Vealis presented the staff report outlining the background on this item. ]E�e recommended that the City Council approve ]�esolution IVo. 698 assigning ]F� 93-94 Community �evelopment �lock Grand ]E'unds to the City of lLomita for assisting with the construction of low- income senior citizen housing. Mayor lPro '�'em 1V[urdock moved that the City Council approve lf�esolution l�To. 698 assigning lFX 1993-1994 Community�evelopment lBlock Grant lFunds(C�IBCp)to the City of lLomita for assisting with construction of low-income senior citizen housing and that staff be ordered to draft correspondence to the City of �.omita. Councilmember lH[einsheimer seconded the motion which carried 5-0-0. l�inutes City Council l�eeting 1-25-93 -3- �I�IE�1 AQ�lEl�1�DA �If'I�IlB�}�Y�1�hI.��IEIL�I �o�� I�oI�YIIo �N�ILII� ��l�VIII�YI[IEl�'IC�JIEIL.��I�iIIE IVone. � I�iIA7I�CIEIIB� IFlI��lYi[ I�VIIIEI�iII�IEIEB� �IF �'IE�IE �d'IC�Y ��N1�1��IL o li�esponding to l�ayor ]Pro '�'em l�urdock's question, City liRanager l�ealis reported that a presentation had been ordered for (�erald 1�1. IFelando's appreciation dinner being held on ]February 11, 1993. l�ayor Swanson and Councilmember]Leeuwenburgh indicated that they would attend this event. o l�ayor Swanson reported on the �pen �3[ouse being held in honor of Assemblymember IKarnette's grand opening of a new office in lLong �each. �t was suggested that a plant be ordered from the l�olling �-Iills City Council and Staff. l�ayor Swanson also reported that she had met with Assemblymember l�arnette while in Sacramento last week. o l�ayor lPro '�'em li�urdock reported on an article in the lLegislative ]Bulletin indicating that it appears that there has been some question regarding the mandated ]E�ousing lElement requirements. �t was suggested that staff investigate this matter. o �ouncilmember I[.eeuwenburgh reported on a suit filed by Callequas l�unicipal �hlater IDistrict challenging the State property tax revenue shift and that they expect many more joining in the suit and it will be interesting to watch it proceed and see who signs up because there is a strong feeling that cities and special districts are really going to be negatively financially iinpacted. o Councilmember ]Pernell reported on the dedication of the desalinization plant in the City of'�'orrance. �t can produce about 150 million gallons a day of potable water. o l�ayor Swanson reported on the CC�A lLegislative Seminar she attended in Sacramento. She mentioned that it was suggested at that Seminar that cities participate with the State in trying to find solutions to the budget by submitting to the State the local government mandates they feel could be eliminated. A C�overnor's lEconomic Summit will be held on lFebruary 16 �c 17 and cities are being asked to participate. A. IDgSC�JSSIOlV �tECp�ht�g1VG IP�O�OSED ]LIEASIE ACplf�]EIEl!/tlEl�1'�' �lE'�'V�IlElE1V 'l[7E�lE C�� OlF �Og.lLg1�G lH[g]L]L,S �N� 'g7E�lE l[�OILlL�1�1Cp ]H[glL]LS C01�1��J1�1�7['� ASSOC��OlV. City lt�anager 1�Tealis presented the staff report and letter from �2.1P. ]Laurain�c Associates relative to a �tental �Ialue Study. �iscussion then ensued regarding the inclusion of the tennis courts and riding rings in the amount charged for rental of the building and maintenance facility. Councilmember ]Pernell asked that Council take into consideration certain tenant improvement allowances when discussing the rental amount. dt was further discussed that landscape and maintenance costs be also taken into consideration. After discussion, it was suggested that the lLease Agreement should be signed prior to the Community Association moving in to the building. Council suggested that the negotiations begin with a letter being drafted to the Community Association outlining the City Council's concerns regarding the proposed �.ease Agreement. �-Iearing no objection, Mayor Swanson ordered that Staff work with the City �lttorney's Office to draft a letter indicating the City Council's posture on this item and that she would communicate with the �2llE�CA lBoard �resident regarding Council's suggestions. I��'ICIEl�B� 1FI18�I�iI ��'AIFIF o City 1lRanager 1Vealis gave a brief update on the lE�ardscape lProject. lE�e indicated the recent rains have caused delays. �-Ie also reported on concerns about the dirt being exported from the site. City Manager 1Vealis reported that the amount of dirt exported would not exceed 500 cy. per the Municipal Code. o City li/lanager l�tealis also reminded the Council that the lBudget/lFinance Subcommittee would meet '�'uesday, January 26, 1993 at 8:00 A.M. o City Manager 1Vealis announced that he would be attending the ��21� Conference in mid-February at no cost to the City. IV[inutes City Council l�eeting 1-25-93 -4- . .,.�;xvn,a,E M �rfc,� ; ;'l,�p:'r�a��ii�'iP�.. .,_ . MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY None. ' ' � � CLOSED SESSION At 9:20 P.M., City Attorney Michael Jenkins requested that Council recess to a Closed Session to discuss a matter of pending litigation. The meeting reconvened at 10:39 P.M. �t;�,�'�,^�N�f+l,�F}/x'�;'1�4' . -$r AD TOURNMENT Hearing no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:40 P.M, to the next regularly scheduled meeting which will be held on Monday, February 8, 1993, in the City Council Chambers at the City Hall/Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. r��,�� K � � Marilyn Kem, Deputy City Clerk Approved, G rdana Swanson, Mayor Minutes City Council Meeting 1-25-93 -5-