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1/26/1998 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE GITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 26, 1998 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor Lay 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, Murdock, Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem Hill and Mayor Lay. Councilmembers Absent: None. Others Present: Craig R. Nealis, City Manager. Mike Jenkins, City Attorney. Larry Courtright, City Treasurer. Lola Ungar, Planning Director. Marilyn L. Kern, Deputy City Clerk. Lata Thalcar, District Engineer, Los Angeles County. Robert Thomas, District Geologist, Los Angeles County. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Minutes - January 12, 1998. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. b. Payment of Bills. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. c. Financial Statement for the Month of December, 1997. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. d. Consideration of the City of Rolling Hills applying for a local household hazardous waste grant along with other Peninsula Cities to provide alternative household hazardous waste (HHW) disposal opportunities fo� Rolling �-Iills residents in addition to those presently offereci by the �,os Angeles County Department of Public Works and the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file/provide direction. e. BFI Recycling Tonnage Report for December 1997. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. Councilmember Pernell requested that items 3-d and 3-e be removed from the Consent Calendar and moved that the City Council approve the recommendations for the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Murdock seconded the motion which carried unanimously. d. Consideration of the City of Rolling Hills applying for a local household hazardous waste grant along with other Peninsula Cities to provide alternative household hazardous waste (HHW) disposal opportunities for Rolling Hills residents in addition to those presently offered by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works and the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County. ° City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Discussion ensued regarding the projected number of Rolling Hills residents that might be able to utilize this program and the criteria for eligibility. Councilmember Pernell suggested that this item be considered by the City Minutes City Council Meeting 01/26/98 -1- Council at their next meeting. Hearing no objection, Mayor Lay ordered that this item be continued to the next regular meeting of the City Council. Staff was directed to obtain comments from the office of the City Attorney relative to City participation. e. BFI Recycling Tonnage Report for I�ecembe� 1997. Councilmembers discussed the City's ability to achieve a goal of 50% waste diversion by the year 2000. City Manager Nealis reported that the City is on target to reach this goal and that legislation took effect on January 1, 1998 to allow cities to request an extension in time to reach goals, if needed. I�earing no further discussion ancl no objection, NTayor Lay orclered that this item be received and filed. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS None. �'RAFFIC CO1VIlVIISSION I'T�1l�IS None. PUBLIC HEARINGS-Continued A. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL OF VIEW PRESERVATION COMMITTEE RESOLUTION NO. VPC-97-1 SETTING FORTH FINDINGS RELATING TO THE TRIMMING OF TREES AT 11 QUAIL RIDGE ROAD SOUTH RELATING TO A VIEW IMPAIRMENT FROM 2 SPUR LANE. LOCATION: 11 QUAIL RIDGE ROAD SOUTH PROPERTY OWNER: DORIS MCNABB COMPLAINAIVT: �LTR'd' AIZNOLd�, 2 SI'LJiZ LA1�1E API'ELLANT: ��IZIS IVICI�TA�� City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. li/�ayor Lay opened the continued public hearing and called for testimony. Mr. Morgan Ralls, representing Mrs. Doris McNabb, provided a recap of the history of this case and progress made by his client to restore Mr. Arnold's view since the View Preservation Committee adopted Resolution No. VPC-97-1. He stated that Mrs. McNabb seelcs relief from the condition in I�esolution No. VPC-97-1 fihat she be responsible for the costs associated with subsequent maintenance of the trees on her property. He presented a photograph depicting other trees on Mrs. McNabb's property and Mr. Arnold's property that may impair Mr. Arnold's view in the future. He also presented a chart prepared by Mrs. McNabb's consulting arborist outlining the costs involved in annual maintenance of the trees in upcoming years. Mr. Ralls reported that a tree on Mrs. McNabb's property contains a hawks nest. Mr. Burt Arnold, 2 Spur Lane, commented on the negotiations over the years to restore his view. In response to comments from Mr. Ralls, Mr. Arnold stated that he feels that the hawks nest has been abandoned. Mr. Arnold indicated that he feels that his view has been restored at this time and that he feels that Mrs. McNabb should be responsible for any future maintenance of trees on her property that further enter his view. I�iscussion ensuecl regarding the hawks nest. Mrs. Doris McNabb, 11 Quail Ridge IZoad South, indicated that the hawks have returned to nest in trees on her property. Councilmembers discussed the trees on Mrs. McNabb's property that have been trimmed or removed at Mr. Arnold's expense. Mr. Arnold stated that, at this time, his view has been restored to his satisfaction and that he would like for Mrs. McNabb to maintain all trees on her property at their current level. Councilmembers discussed various points outlined in the Resolution VPC-97-1 adopted by the View Preservation Committee and compared the view as established in the 1Zesolution and other trees on Mrs. McNabb's property which may impact Mr. Arnold's view in the Minutes City Council Meeting 01/26/98 -2- . . �. _ � .....__ . .4.� . future. They discussed Mr. Arnold's options should trees that are not in the view as defined in Resolution No. VPC 97-1 grow into his view. Councilmembers concurred that Mr. Arnold should be responsible for�theJ��mo�v;al. of the remaining stumps of trees that were removed on Mrs. McNabb's property. City�Manager Nealis explained that staff will take pictures this week of the restored view for future reference. Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Lay closed the public hearing and called for a motion. Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council sustain the position of the View Preservation Committee as outlined in Resolution No. VPC-97-1. Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion which carried unanimously. OPEN AGENDA -APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. -PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME None. PUBLIC HEARINGS-Continued ZONING CASE NO. 545A, CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIED REQUESTS FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AND DENYING A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO PERMIT AN ENCROACHMENT INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK FOR A STABLE AND CORRAL BY THE INABILITY OF THE COMMISSION TO MAKE AFFIRMATIVE FINDINGS ON THE APPLICATIONS BY MAJORITY VOTE. MS. KELLY TSOU, 6 RINGBIT ROAD WEST (LOT 8-A-2-SF). Q � City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. He reported that correspondence, received today from the applicant's representative, has been placed before the City Council this evening. I�e also reported that correspondence requesting that the City Council not #alce action on this case this evening, from Mr. Patrick L. Wilson, 74 Portuguese Bend Road, has also been placed before them. City Manager Nealis explainecl that some of the concerned parties did not receive a copy of the staff report regarding this item until this morning due to a Xerox machine breakdown that occurred on Friday. He said that staff reproduced the report over the weekend and hand delivered them Monday morning. Councilmembers discussed the late introduction of reports regarding this case and concurred that they would not be in a position to take action on the case until they have reviewed the material submitted by the applicant's representative but that they would received public testimony. Mayor Lay opened the continued public hearing and called for testimony. Dr. Alfred Marrone, 17 Southfield Drive, indicated that he would like to review the material before providing his testimony. Mr. Stanley Lamport, applicant's representative, commented on the report he presented to the City earlier in the day. He indicated that the applicant would not object to a continuance of this hearing to allow the Council and others time to review the material. Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Lay continued the public hearing to the City Council meeting to be held on Monday, February 23, 1998. Mayor Lay recessed the meeting at 8:45 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 9:50 p.m. Minutes City Council Meeting 01/26/98 -3- PUBLIC HEARINGS CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 272: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING �IILLS TO AMEND SIDE YA1ZD SETBACK REQUIREMENTS IN THE RA-S-1 ZONE AND THE RA-S-2 ZONE AlVD '��iE AMENDMENT OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF 'I'�IE ROLLING I�IL,L,S I�IILTNICIPAL, COI�E. THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE 1VIA�' POTENTIALLY INCREASE SII�E YARD SETBACKS IN THE RA-S-1 ZONE FROM 20 FEET TO 25 FEET, EXCLLTSIVE OF EASEMENT DIMENSIONS, AND MAY REESTABLISH SIDE YARD SETBACKS IN THE RA-S-2 ZONE TO 35 FEET, EXCLUSIVE OF EASEMENT DIMENSIONS. City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Mayor Lay opened the public hearing and called for testimony. Councilmembers discussed the proposed Ordinance. Councilmember Pernell requested that staff notify residents of this proposed Ordinance. Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Lay called for a motion. Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 272. Mayor Pro Tem Hill seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Staff was directed to place an article in the Citywide Newsletter regarding this proposed Ordinance. The public hearing was continued to the February 9, 1998 City Council meeting. CONSII�ERATION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 273: AN ORDINAIVCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS TO PERMIT THE IMPORT OR EXPORT OF SOIL TO OR FROM A LOT FOR REMEDIAL REPAIR OF A HILLSIDE OR TRAIL UNDER CER'I'AIN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE AMENDMENT OF TITLE 15.(BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION), AND THE AMENDMENT OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Mayor Lay opened the public hearing and called for testimony. �Iearing none 1Vlayor L,ay callecl for a motion. Councilmember Heinsheimer movecl that the City Council waive £urther reading and introduce Ordinance No. 273. Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion which carried unanimously. The public hearing was continued to the February 9, 1998 City Council meeting. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 274: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS TO REQUIRE THAT PROPERTY THAT IS SCARRED BY GEOLOGICAL EXCAVATION BE RESTORED TO ITS NATURAL CONTOURS, THE AMENDMENT OF TITLE 15 (BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION) AND THE AMENDMENT OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Mayor Lay opened the public hearing and callecl for testamony. Councilmembers discussed the proposecfl Ordinance and Councilmember Pernell suggested that a time limit be included in the Ordinance to assure that the restoration be completed in a timely manner. Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Lay called for a motion. Mayor Pro Tem Hill moved that the City Council waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 274 as amended to reflect that a time frame for this work to be completed shall be at the discretion of staff based upon specific circumstances. Councilmember Heinsheimer seconded the motion which carried unanimously. The public hearing was continued to the February 9, 1998 City Council meeting. OLD BUSINESS CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF BID FOR THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS EMERGENCY GENERATOR HOUSING FACILITY AND ELECTRICAL PROJECT. Minutes City Council Meeting 01/26/98 -4- City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Councilmembers discussed the background relative to this project and the associated�e`osts�`�;,Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Lay called for a motion. Councilmember Heinsheimer suggestecl that landscaping be added to obscure the project from the parking lot and Palos Verdes Drive North. � . Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council award the bid for the City of Rolling Hills Emergency Generator Housing Facility and Electrical Project to Tomel Development in an amount not to exceed $55,776.00. Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion which carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS None. MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL • Councilmember Pernell commented on his attendance at a recent Peninsula Regional Law Enforcement Committee meeting. Staff was directed to place an article in the Citywide Newsletter to increase awareness regarding follow home/home invasion robberies and to advise the Community Association of this activity. • Mayor Lay reported that congratulatory letters will be sent to the newly elected members of RHCA Board of Directors. He stated that the outgoing members will be honored at an upcoming City Council meeting. o MATTERS FROM STAFF • City Manager Nealis reported that the City of Rancho Palos Verdes has decided not to move forward with their Emergency Communications Project and that he will move forward with the purchase of hand-held radios for the City. MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY . None. ADTOURNMENT Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Lay adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m. to the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday, February 9, 1998, beginning at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. . Respectfully submitted, Marilyn L. K rn Deputy City Clerk Approved, . Allen Lay Mayor Minutes City Council Meeting 01/26/98 -5-