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4/27/1998MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA APRIL 27,1998 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. Lola Ungar, Planning Director. Marilyn L. Kern, Deputy City Clerk. Captain Beth Dickinson, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Lomita Station. Captain John Jacobs, Los Angeles County Fire Department. 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. Payment of Bills. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. b. Financial Statement for the month of March, 1998. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. C. BFI Recycling Tonnage Report for March, 1998. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the recommendations in the Consent Calendar. Mayor Pro Tem Hill seconded the motion which carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION Mayor Lay called for nominations for Mayor. Mayor Lay nominated Mayor Pro Tem Frank Hill for Mayor. Councilmember Heinsheimer seconded the motion which carried unanimously. PRESENTATION TO MAYOR B. ALLEN LAY RECOGNIZING OUTSTANDING SERVICE DURING 1997-1998 TERM AS MAYOR Mayor Hill presented a plaque and a water color picture of City Hall to Councilmember Lay in appreciation of his outstanding service as Mayor for 1997-1998. Mr. Chuck Taylor, District Representative, presented a Certificate of Recognition, on behalf of California State Senator Betty Karnette, to Councilmember Lay for his service as Mayor for 1997-1998. Minutes City Council Meeting 04/27/98 -1- COMMENTS FROM 1997-1998 MAYOR B. ALLEN LAY Councilmember-Lay -thanked _the City Council_and -staff _ and -stated -that -it was _a privilege and honor to serve as Mayor for the past year. COMMENTS FROM 1998-1999 MAYOR/NOMINATIONS FOR MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Hill stated that he is looking forward to serving as the 1998-1999 Mayor and nominated Councilmember Tom Heinsheimer for Mayor Pro Tem. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously. The meeting was then recessed at 7:40 p.m. for a reception honoring Councilmember Lay for his service as Mayor for 1997-1998. The meeting was reconvened at 8:00 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS RESOLUTION NO. 98-7: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR JOINT POWERS TRANSIT AUTHORITY LIMITED USES IN ZONING CASE NO. 578. City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the applicant's request and Planning Commission action relative to Zoning Case No. 578. Hearing no discussion or objection, Mayor Hill ordered that Resolution No. 98-7 be received and filed. TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION REGARDING A REQUEST FROM THE PALOS VERDES SYMPHONY FRIENDS FOR A BENEFIT, SATURDAY, MAY 16, 1998, AT 35 CREST ROAD WEST. City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the Traffic Commission's recommendation for approval of the request from the Palos Verdes Symphony Friends. Hearing no discussion Mayor Hill called for a motion. Councilmember Pernell moved that the City Council approve the recommendation from the Traffic Commission. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS - CONTINUED ZONING CASE NO. 566, SUBDIVISION NO. 82 AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 21400; A REQUEST TO MODIFY A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED 3 -LOT SUBDIVISION OF LAND AT LOT 85-RH, AND CURRENTLY, 10 PINE TREE LANE, ROLLING HILLS, CA, AN EXISTING LOT THAT HAS ONE RESIDENTIAL UNIT, TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM HASSOLDT. LOT 85- RH CONSISTS OF 7.826 ACRES GROSS TO BE DIVIDED INTO THREE PARCELS AS FOLLOWS: PARCEL 1 - 2.78 ACRES GROSS, 2.07 ACRES NET; PARCEL 2 - 2.58 ACRES GROSS, 2.07 ACRES NET; AND PARCEL 3 - 2.47 ACRES GROSS, 2.01 ACRES NET. THE MODIFICATION REQUEST RELATES TO CURRENTLY REQUIRED ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS. City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding Zoning Case No. 566 and the field review of the proposed roadway modifications. City Manager Nealis also presented modified plans which comply with recommendations made in the field and stated that the Fire Department has reviewed the current roadway design, as proposed and is willing to approve the plan upon receiving a copy of the latest design as presented this evening. He pointed out on the plan the roadway width of 18 feet and 26 feet passing width at the fire hydrant locations. Mayor Hill opened the continued public hearing and called for testimony. Minutes City Council Meeting 04/27/98 -2- 1 1 1 Mr. Gary Wynn, applicants' representative, reported that he reviewed the proposed new locations of the two fire hydrants that the applicants are proposing to relocate with the Fire Department. In response to Councilmember Pernell, Mr. Wynn explained plans for the drainage courses along the roadway. Hearing no further public comments, Mayor Hill closed the public hearing. In response to Councilmember Murdock, City Attorney Jenkins stated that with the Fire Department's approval of the roadway width he feels that there is sufficient evidence before the Council that the roadway design is reasonable and that it can operate in a safe manner. Captain John Jacobs, Los Angeles County Fire Department, stated that the roadway as presented this evening is acceptable to the Fire Department. In response to Councilmember Pernell, City Manager Nealis explained the Traffic Commission's review of the roadway and cul-de-sac. He further explained that the Traffic Commission would review any new driveways in conjunction with future development of the individual properties. Discussion ensued regarding the RHCA review of the roadway. City Manager Nealis explained that any RHCA concerns for the roadway design are alleviated with Fire Department's support for the roadway modifications as presented this evening. Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Hill called for a motion. Councilmember Pernell moved that staff be directed to prepare a resolution of approval in Zoning Case 566 with the roadway to be 18 feet in width and 26 feet in width consisting of passable Fire Department approved surface (DG), for 25 feet in each direction from the fire hydrants. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 836: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS EXTENDING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN METRICOM, INC., AND THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS FOR THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF WIRELESS DIGITAL COMMUNICATION RADIOS. City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and Resolution No. 836. Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer requested that staff inform the City Council when this system will become operational and who the subcontractor performing the installation will be. Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Hill called for a motion. Councilmember Lay moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 836. Councilmember Murdock seconded the motion which carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF A FINAL MAP FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 23991 AND SUBDIVISION NO. 88 IN ZONING CASE NOS. 520A AND 557. DR. ROBERT MARSHALL, 17 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD (LOT 79-RH). City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and Resolution No. 839. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Hill called for a motion. Councilmember Pernell moved that the City Council adopt Resolution 839 approving final Parcel Map No. 23991. Councilmember Murdock seconded the motion which carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 22334 AND SUBDIVISION NO. 83 IN ZONING CASE NO. 449A. DR. ROBERT A. SMITH, 7 PINE TREE LANE (LOT 86-RH). City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Councilmembers discussed the length of time requested for the extension. Councilmembers also discussed the applicability of Minutes City Council Meeting 04/27/98 -3- future rules and regulations of the City on development of this subdivision. City Attorney Jenkins explained the Subdivision Map Act requirements and State guidelines relative to extensions of time for such matters. City Manager Nealis also explained conditions of approval for the tentative parcel map and the Site Plan Review process required for each parcel in the subdivision as it is developed and that the Code requirements at the time of development would be adhered to. Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Hill called for a motion. Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 840 approving a five year extension of time. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS CONSIDERATION OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM REIMBURSABLE CONTRACT. AMENDMENT NO. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 837: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AMENDMENT NUMBER 1 TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM REIMBURSABLE CONTRACT. City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and Resolution No. 837. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Hill called for a motion. Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 837. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 838: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 686 AND ADOPTING PROCEDURES IMPLEMENTING THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, AND THE GUIDELINES OF THE SECRETARY FOR THE RESOURCES AGENCY AS AMENDED TO DATE. City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and Resolution No. 838. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Hill called for a motion. Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 838. Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion which carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS. Hearing no objection, Mayor Hill continued this item to the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday, May 11, 1998. OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME None. MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL • Councilmember Pernell reported that former Councilmember Ginny Leeuwenburgh was honored by State Senator Betty Karnette as one her District's outstanding women. • Councilmember Lay reported on his attendance at a recent SAFER Board of Directors meeting. Councilmember Lay also reported that he and City Manager Nealis met with Rancho Palos Verdes City Manager Paul Bussey to discuss the Landslide Feasibility Study for Portuguese Bend Landslide Project recently submitted to Rancho Palos Verdes. Councilmembers concurred that Councilmember Lay continue to act on behalf of the City in matters relative to this issue. Staff was directed to prepare a letter, for Councilmember Lay's review, to RPV City Manager Paul Bussey, requesting support for Minutes City Council Meeting 04/27/98 -4- 1 1 1 the City's revised request to the County for review of the Study's impacts within Rolling Hills. • Mayor Hill reported on his attendance at the Community Leaders Breakfast hosted by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. • Councilmember Lay reported on upcoming FAA Task Force meetings being conducted to study airport noise and quality of life issues and agreed to attend the next two meetings and reported that an elected representative from the Peninsula would be assigned the responsibility to represent the Peninsula at future meetings. • Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer reported on his and Councilmember Murdock's attendance at the memorial reception for City Manager's Nealis' mother. MATTERS FROM STAFF None. MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY None. ADIOURNMENT Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Hill adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m. in the memory of the City Manager's mother, Claire Nealis, who was taken from her family quite suddenly in an automobile accident. The meeting was adjourned to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday, May 11, 1998, beginning at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills. Respectfully submitted, Marilyn L. Kern Deputy City Clerk Approved, Frank E. Hill Mayor 9 Minutes City Council Meeting 04/27/98 -5-