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4/26/1993MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA APRIL 26, 1993 CALL TO ORDER 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, April 26, 1993 in the City Council Chambers at the City Hall/Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present: Heinsheimer, Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem Murdock and Mayor Swanson. Councilmembers Absent: Leeuwenburgh (excused). Others Present: Craig R. Nealis, City Manager. Marilyn Kern, Deputy City Clerk. Captain William Mangan, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Lomita Station. CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION Mayor Swanson spoke briefly on the accomplishments during her year as Mayor and expressed how effectively the City Council works as a team. Mayor Swanson then moved that Jody Murdock be appointed Mayor for 1993-1994. Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Councilmember Swanson then turned the gavel over to Mayor Murdock. Mayor Murdock then presented Councilmember Swanson a caricature and plaque expressing the Council's appreciation for her outstanding year as Mayor. Mayor Murdock recessed the meeting at 7:45 P.M. for a reception in honor of the outgoing Mayor. The meeting reconvened at 7:55 P.M. Mayor Murdock moved that Councilmember Ginny Leeuwenburgh be appointed Mayor Pro Tem. Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion which carried unanimously. 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 - Meeting of April 12, 1993. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. b. Payment of Bills. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. C. Financial Statement for the month of March, 1993. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. d. Correspondence from Student and the Law Foundation requesting Council's support in their request to the PVPUSD for financial consideration. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. e. Correspondence from Speaker of the Assembly Willie Brown thanking Council for expressing their views regarding funding for local governments. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. f. Notice of Proposed Increase in Gas Rates from Southern California Gas Co. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. g. Consideration of establishment of an alternate to the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts Board of Directors. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. Action Memorandum City Council Meeting 4-26-93 -1- h. Correspondence from Browning-Ferris Industries regarding recovered recyclable materials. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. i. Consideration of Change Order to Sergio Lopez relative to Grading Component of the "Main Gate" Improvements. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. j. Correspondence from the Palos Verdes Library District regarding SB 566, Library Benefit Assessment Legislation. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. Councilmember Heinsheimer moved approval of the recommendations contained in the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion which carried unanimously. 5. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS None. 6. TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS A. ORDINANCE NO. 243. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS PROHIBITING THE USE OF SKATEBOARDS AND SIMILAR SELF- PROPELLED DEVICES ON HIGHWAYS, AND AMENDING THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. Mayor Murdock reported that Mayor Pro Tem/Traffic Commission Chair Leeuwenburgh requested that this item be continued to the May 10, 1993 City Council Meeting. She reported that a letter has been received from Mr. and Mrs. McKinnie, 3 El Concho Lane, objecting to this Ordinance. Mayor Murdock then announced that if anyone wished to speak on the item this evening, that they would be heard. Hearing none and hearing no objection, Mayor Murdock ordered that this item be continued to the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held on Monday, May 10, 1993. PUBLIC HEARINGS -CONTINUED A. ORDINANCE NO. 239. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING THE 1993 ZONING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED. Mayor Murdock opened the Public Hearing and called for testimony. • Mr. A. E. Esser, 71 Crest Road East, read his letter of March 29, 1993 which outlines his concerns regarding Ordinance No. 239. Discussion then ensued regarding Section 17.46.020 (page 67) Site Plan Review and various ideas which might be included to trigger a Site Plan Review which would help residents with small projects and still maintain the intent of Site Plan Review. It was suggested that any grading or proposed structural improvements be the factor to trigger Site Plan Review. Councilmember Pernell stated that he would like to see what 25% would allow in the table that was prepared for the staff report. Councilmembers agreed that Section 17.16.160 (page 26) Driveway Requirements should remain as originally stated in the draft Ordinance. Staff was directed to return to the next meeting with clarification of and amendments to the Site Plan Review Section of the Draft Zoning Ordinance. Hearing no objection, Mayor Murdock ordered that this Public Hearing be continued to the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held on Monday, May 10, 1993. . Action Memorandum City Council Meeting 4-26-93 -2- 1 OPEN AGENDA APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME • Nancy Mar, representing the Palos Verdes Peninsula Library District, addressed Council on Item 44 of the Consent Calendar. Ms. Mar requested that the City Council adopt a resolution and/or write a letter of support for SB 566 which would enable library and/or other library funding jurisdictions to create benefit assessment districts. After discussion, Council concurred that they would individually express their sentiments regarding this subject. OLD BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF BID FOR PROCUREMENT OF PLANNING DEPARTMENT COMPUTER EQUIPMENT. City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and reported that Sun Computers has since gone out of business. He requested that Council authorize staff to reject the bid submitted and re -bid the project. • Mr. Frank Hill, 11 Cinchring spoke regarding the City's fiscal position and objected to the purchase of this equipment. • Mr. Tom Boyd, spoke in support of Mr. Hills position on this matter. Councilmember Swanson moved that all bids be rejected and staff be authorized to re -bid for procurement of Planning Department computer equipment. Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion which carried unanimously. B. CONSIDERATION OF SOIL IMPORT/EXPORT SCHEDULE OF FEES APPROVED BY THE ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS. City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. He requested that this item be continued to the next meeting to allow for time to receive input from the Los Angeles County Department of Building and Safety. Hearing no objection, Mayor Murdock ordered that this item be continued to the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held on Monday, May 10, 1993. NEW BUSINESS None. MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL • Councilmember Swanson reported on the proposed fee increases from the Sanitation District. She encouraged Mayor Murdock to work to continue the open discussions that have been established during Sanitation District meetings. MATTERS FROM STAFF None. MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY None. CLOSED SESSION None. Action Memorandum City Council Meeting 4-26-93 -3- ADJOURNMENT Hearing no further business, Mayor Murdock adjourned the meeting at 9:20 P.M. to the next regularly scheduled meeting which will be held on Monday, May 10, 1993, in the City Council Chambers at the City Hall/Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. Marilyn Ker Deputy City Clerk Approved, &4� e 14e -j J04(M ock Mayor Action Memorandum City Council Meeting 4-26-93 -4- 1 1