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8/14/1995MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFiTHE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 14,1995 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor Pernell at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present: Heinsheimer, Hill, Lay, Mayor Pro Tem Murdock and Mayor Pernell. Councilmembers Absent: None. Others Present: Craig R. Nealis, City Manager. Larry Courtright, City Treasurer. Lola Ungar, Principal Planner. Marilyn L. Kern, Deputy City Clerk. CONSENT CALENDAR Matters which may be 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 - Regular Meeting of July 24, 1995. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. b. Payment of Bills. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. C. Report regarding FY 1994-95 Budget Category Expenses. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. d. Consideration of authorization for staff to negotiate for a Planning Department conference/ worktable. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. e. Correspondence from Browning-Ferris Industries regarding recovered recyclable material. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. Mayor Pro Tem Murdock moved approval of the recommendations contained in the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS RESOLUTION NO. 95-11: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DENYING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT THE ENCROACHMENT OF A BEDROOM ADDITION INTO THE SIDE YARD SETBACK AND GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A HARD -SURFACED AREA TO BE USED FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES AT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 526. MRS. FRANCES A. JOHNSON, 4 BUCKBOARD LANE (LOT 34 -A -GF) Principal Planner Ungar provided an overview of the applicant's request and Planning Commission action relative to Zoning Case No. 526. Hearing no discussion and no objection, Mayor Pernell ordered that Planning Commission Resolution No. 95-11 be received and filed. Minutes City Council Meeting 7/24/95 -1- TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS RESOLUTION NO. 770: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING THE FY 95-96 CITYWIDE REPLACEMENT OF TRAFFIC STRIPING AND PAVEMENT MARKING CONTRACT TO ASAP SERVICES, INC. OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA. City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the Traffic Commission's recommendation to award the FY 95-96 Citywide Replacement of Traffic Striping and Pavement Marking Contract to the lowest bidder, ASAP Services, Inc. of San Bernardino, California in an amount not to exceed $19,196.41. In response to Mayor Pernell, Councilmember/Traffic Commission Chair Frank Hill reported that the Traffic Commission recommendation was unanimous. Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 770. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF A TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION RELATIVE TO A NEW DRIVEWAY ACCESS AT 1 WRANGLER ROAD (MARIN). City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the applicant's request and the Traffic Commission's recommendations for the new driveway access at 1 Wrangler Road. Councilmembers discussed the width of the new driveway access and the Traffic Commission and Traffic Engineer recommendations for approval for the new driveway access on Portuguese Bend Road. Mayor Pro Tem Murdock expressed concern that emergency vehicles and others visiting the property may become confused since the access to the new driveway is on Portuguese Bend Road and the applicant's address is 1 Wrangler Road. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Murdock's concerns, City Manager Nealis indicated that staff could communicate the Council's concerns to the applicant and advise him of methods to ensure that his property is identified in the most visible manner. In light of these concerns, Mayor Pernell suggested that this item be continued. Hearing no objection, Mayor Pernell so ordered and staff was directed to investigate whether it would be beneficial for the applicant to consider an address change in connection with the request since the driveway entrance to the property will now be on Portuguese Bend Road. Staff was also asked to investigate the impact an address change may have on setback lines within the property. PUBLIC HEARINGS PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 250: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, APPENDIX J (GRAYWATER STANDARDS) OF THE STATE PLUMBING CODE, 1994 EDITION, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO, ADOPTING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY PLUMBING CODE, TITLE 28, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 15.08 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Mayor Pernell opened the public hearing and called for testimony. Hearing none, Mayor Pernell closed the public hearing and called for a motion. Mayor Pro Tem Murdock moved that the City Council waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 250. Councilmember Heinsheimer seconded the motion which carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Heinsheimer, Hill, Lay, Mayor Pro Tem Murdock and Mayor Pernell. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Minutes City Council Meeting 7/24/95 -2- PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 254: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTABLISHING REVISED STANDARDS FOR MAXIMUM DISTURBED AREA AND AMENDING TITLE..17;,OF-,THE, ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. -.t City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Mayor Pernell opened the public hearing and called for testimony. Hearing none, Mayor Pernell closed the public hearing and called for a motion. Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 254. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Heinsheimer, Hill, Lay, Mayor Pro Tem Murdock and Mayor Pernell. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. OLD BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 771: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTABLISHING MEMBERSHIPS AND PROVIDING APPOINTMENTS TO THE ROLLING HILLS DISASTER PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE. City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Councilmember Hill moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 771. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY THE ROLLING HILLS TENNIS CLUB TO IMPROVE THE AREA NORTH OF THE EXISTING GAZEBO. City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and identified the various areas that the Tennis Club proposes to improve. In response to Mayor Pernell, City Manager Nealis stated that there will be no fiscal impact on the City. He explained that the Tennis Club has not requested funding from the City for this project. • Mr. Bob Kerr, President of the Rolling Hills Tennis Club, explained that the Tennis Club would like to have a larger area to meet for their business and social gatherings. In response to Mayor Pernell, Mr. Kerr stated that the Tennis Club has funds in their budget to complete the hardscape phase of this project and that they plan to request further monetary assistance from the Rolling Hills Community Association. In response to Councilmember Heinsheimer, City Manager Nealis reported that this plan will be presented to the Rolling Hills Community Association Architectural Committee for review. Mayor Pro Tem Murdock moved that the City Council approve the request by the Rolling Hills Tennis Club to improve the area north of the existing gazebo as indicated on the proposed plans, pending architectural approval by the Rolling Hills Community Association. Councilmember Heinsheimer seconded the motion which carried unanimously. OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME • Dr. Dave Basque, 49 Eastfield Drive, addressed the City Council regarding his concerns relative to the implementation of the new green waste and recycling collection program on August 1, 1995. Minutes City Council Meeting 7/24/95 -3- City Manager Nealis explained how this program was negotiated with BFI and the difficulties experienced in the start up of the new programs. City Manager Nealis reported that during the first week of the new green waste and recycling programs, Rolling Hills residents recycled approximately four times the amount of green waste generally collected. City Manager Nealis assured Dr. Basque that the City and BFI are committed to providing the best possible service to the residents and that the problems encountered so far have been resolved. He stated that BFI has confirmed in writing that they will pick up green waste and recylables twice per week which exceeds their contract requirements. Councilmembers discussed the collection of recyclables and green waste. In response to Councilmember's concerns, City Manager Nealis stated that staff would monitor these programs with the assistance of BFI to determine whether modifications to the contract need to be considered in the future. Staff was also directed to keep the City Council informed as to the status of this situation and to place an article in the Citywide Newsletter regarding residents' successful participation in the recycling programs. MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL None. MATTERS FROM STAFF • City Manager Nealis reported that the County Board of Supervisors will be considering the Fire Department's request for an increase in the Fire Suppression Benefit Assessment District on Thursday, August 17, 1995. MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY None. ADIOURNMENT Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Pernell adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday, August 28, 1995, in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. Respectfully submitted, Marilyn L. kern Deputy City Clerk Approved, Minutes City Council Meeting 7/24/95 -4- 1 1