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9/13/1999MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 13,1999 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting -of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor Heinsheimer at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present: Hill, Lay, Murdock and Mayor Heinsheimer. Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Pernell (excused). Others Present: Craig R. Nealis, City Manager. Larry Courtright, City Treasurer. Lola Ungar, Planning Director. Marilyn L. Kern, Deputy City Clerk. Officer Dennis Smith, Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control. 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 August 23, 1999. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. b. Payment of Bills. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. C. Consideration of continued agreement between the City of Rolling Hills and Mac Solutions for computer consulting services. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. d. BFI Recycling Tonnage Report for July, 1999. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. e. Status Report Regarding the Household Hazardous Waste Grant by the Peninsula Cities. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. Councilmember Murdock moved that the City Council approve the recommendations in the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which carried unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS None. TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS None. PUBLIC HEARINGS CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS TO DEFINE A DECK STRUCTURE, ADD THE WORD "DECKS" TO THE DEFINITION OF A STRUCTURE, AND AMEND TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. Minutes City Council Meeting 09/13/99 -1- City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding the proposed ordinance and the Planning Commission's review of this matter. Mayor Heinsheimer opened the public hearing and called for testimony. Hearing none, he closed the public hearing and called for a motion. Councilmember Murdock moved that the City Council waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 279. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which carried unanimously by those Councilmembers in attendance. Mayor Heinsheimer continued the public hearing to the next regular City Council meeting to be held on Monday, September 27, 1999 for consideration of second reading and adoption. Councilmember Lay commended the Planning Commission for their efforts in presenting a clear and concise document for City Council review. City Manager Nealis reported that the City Attorney has suggested non -substantiative changes to the findings in the proposed ordinance and that amended findings will be presented at the September 27, 1999 meeting of the City Council. OLD BUSINESS CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 6.24.040 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATIVE TO THE REQUIRED PERMANENT REMOVAL OF A DOG FROM THE CITY PURSUANT TO AFFIRMATIVE FINDINGS UNDER SECTION 6.24.030, PARAGRAPH B, OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE FOR OWNER OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2 RINGBIT ROAD WEST. City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding the appeal filed by Mr. and Mrs. Dederer. He reported that the Dederer's dog was ordered removed from the City following affirmative findings that the offending dog was unlicensed, as determined through an investigation stemming from a complaint that the dog was involved in an attack that injured Mrs. Hillway. Mr. Charles Hillway, 2 Flying Mane Road, reported on the incident in which Mrs. Hillway was bitten by a dog owned by the Dederers. He also reported that both dogs owned by the Dederers bark and charge at walkers and joggers that pass by the area. He stated that he feels that both of the dogs should be confined to the Dederers, property, in an area away from the road. Mrs. Leslie Dederer, 2 Ringbit Road West, explained the fenced area that she is constructing at the rear of her property to confine both of her dogs. Mr. Richard Rutgers, 5 Packsaddle Road East, described several incidents that he and other members of his family have had with the Dederers' dogs. Mr. John Sipes, 1 Ringbit Road West, commented on the fact that the City has no leash law and the behavior of dogs protecting their properties. Councilmembers and those in attendance discussed the proposed confinement of both of the Dederer's dogs. Mrs. Dederer further described the area that she is proposing to keep the dogs in confinement and stated that it should be completed soon. City Manager Nealis explained that the Animal Control Officer will inspect the confinement measures taken by the Dederers. Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Heinsheimer called for a motion. Councilmember Lay moved that the City Council modify the City Manager's order that the Dederer's dog "Daisy' be permanently removed from the City. The modification will include that both dogs owned by the Dederer's be confined to the rear property area in the manner described by Mrs. Dederer, subject to the inspection and approval of the City, and Minutes City Council Meeting 09/13/99 -2- under the control of a leash when off the property. Councilmember Murdock seconded the motion which carried unanimously by those Councilmembers in attendance. CONSIDERATION OF INTERIOR' ' DESIGN MODIFICATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS (REVIEW OF EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS). Mayor Heinshiemer requested that this item be held on the agenda until after the completion of the regular business on this evening's agenda. STATUS REPORT REGARDING PROLONGED BUILDING PROJECTS. Planning Director Ungar presented the staff report providing background regarding the matter of prolonged building projects. She indicated that the City of San Marino has not enforced the fee penalty provision of their Ordinance and that the Rolling Hills Community Association is in the process of formulating a building permit agreement. After receiving and filing the report, Mayor Heinsheimer requested that staff keep the City Council informed on this subject. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 870: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 838 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 providing background regarding the amendments to the State of California Environmental Quality Act guidelines and Resolution No. 870. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Heinsheimer called for a motion. Councilmember Hill moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 870. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously by those Councilmembers in attendance. OLD BUSINESS -Continued CONSIDERATION OF INTERIOR DESIGN MODIFICATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS (REVIEW OF EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS). City Manager Nealis presented the plan depicting the exterior design scheme that includes the modifications to the previously discussed interior design plan of the City Council Chambers. Mayor Heinsheimer reported that he reviewed the proposed exterior modifications from the outside of the building and that he feels that the are not consistent with the architectural features of the building. He suggested that the proposed window on the west elevation be removed from the plan and that the emergency exit door match the existing architectural features of the building. Councilmembers discussed the plan and concurred with Mayor Heinsheimer's suggestions. Councilmember Hill suggested that staff consider the flat work and landscaping associated with the exterior changes to the building. He also commented on the window proposed for the north side of the building. It was suggested that the plan, as amended, be presented to the RHCA Architectural Committee for their review and comment. After a brief discussion regarding the demolition of the soffit on the east end of the Council Chambers, proposed lighting improvements and audio visual equipment, staff was directed to have the consultant provide amended drawings to include the removal of the window on the west side of the building and the emergency exit door shown in a manner to match the existing architectural features of the building and that the amended plan be submitted to the RHCA Architectural Committee for review and comment. Minutes City Council Meeting 09/13/99 -3- OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME • Mr. George Barr, RHCA Board Member, commented on the Community Association's research into a safe surface condition for equestrian crossings at driveways. MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL None. MATTERS FROM STAFF • City Manager Nealis reported on the proposed Construction-Demolition/Inert Debris Regulations by the California Integrated Waste Management Board and indicated unless the City Council has any objections, staff will prepare a letter supporting the County's position that this change not be implemented. MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY None. ADIOURNMENT Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Heinsheimer adjourned the meeting at 8:11 p.m., to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday, September 27, 1999, beginning at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. hi Mayor Minutes City Council Meeting 09/13/99 Respectfully submitted, Marilyn. Dern Dep City Clerk mer -4- 4AIyj 1 1 1