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6/23/1980co CD O a a a 381 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA June 23, 1980 A regular meeting.of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order at the Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California by Mayor Heinsheimer at 7:30 P.M. Monday, June 9, 1980. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmembers Crocker, Pernell, Swanson Mayor Heinsheimer Councilman Rose arrived at 8:10 P.M. None Teena Clifton William Kinley June Cunningham T. Burrell C. Elias Dr. David Cummings J. Eagan B. Lockwood Mrs. C. Brittan R. Limburg Dr. A. Andranigian F. L. Coates Mrs. L. Fain Mr. & Mrs: V. Fay Mrs. G. Ferderber Mr. & Mrs. C. Hillway Mr. & Mrs. J. Hummel Mrs. S. Ikezawa C. Jenkins Mrs. M. Kraynak L. Lusk Mrs. J. Mishkin Mrs. J. Murdock Dr. & Mrs. G. Murrell Mr. & Mrs. A. Roberts J. Sass Miss J. Tufeld Mrs. C. Uhd T. Wachtell City Manager City Attorney Deputy City Clerk Attorney Attorney Geologist Geologist Geologist Residents The minutes of the meeting of June 9, 1980 were approved and accepted as written on a motion made by Councilman Crocker,- seconded by Councilwoman Swanson and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Pernell, Swanson Mayor Heinsheimer NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Pernell PAYMENT OF BILLS Councilwoman Swanson moved that Demands No. 8905 through 8938, with the exception.of Demands No. 8927 and 8932, which are void, be paid in the amount -of $16,267.98 from the General Fund. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by the following roll call vote: 0 382 i June 23, 1980 AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Pernell, Swanson .Mayor Heinsheimer NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Rose TIME EXTENSION, DR. M. ISHAK, TENTATIVE TRACT 33248 14 In a letter dated June 6, 1980 Mr. Douglas McHattie, South Bay Engineering, requested a time extension of six months for Tract 33248, located at 8 Blackwater Canyon Road. The request was approved on a motion for a six month extension by Councilman Crocker, seconded by Councilman Pernell and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Pernell, Swanson Mayor Heinsheimer NOES: . None ABSENT: Councilman Rose FISCAL YEAR 1980/81 BUDGET COMMITTEE REPORT 19 Councilman Crocker recommended that a draft analysis of adminis trative overhead allocations, prepared by the City Treasurer, be held on the agenda for discussion at a meeting at which the Treasurer is present. Councilman Crocker reported that since Proposition 9 was not -approved, the rental fees to the Association will not be increased, and the City's Budget will be in balance. The decision was based on an appraisal of properties which will be paid for by the City and the Association, Councilman Crocker explained. Mr. Tom Wachtell questioned the need for an appraisal, since the same taxpayers are residents of the City and members of the Association. Councilman Crocker explained that it is necessary for legal reasons to keep the City and Association separate, and he urged residents present at the meeting to attend City Council and Board of Director meetings. Mayor Heinsheimer ordered a staff proposal on the City's fee structure and personnel proposals held on the agenda for discussion at a future meeting. ORDINANCE NO. -176, DETERMINATION OF FRONT LOT LINES 89 Councilwoman Swanson moved that Ordinance No. 176, which was introduced at the last meeting, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 33 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA PROVIDING FOR ZONING IN SAID CITY" be adopted, and that reading in full be waived. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pernell and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Pernell, Swanson Mayor Heinsheimer NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Rose REVIEW OF GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION, 3 SOUTHFIELD DRIVE 103 Mayor Heinsheimer opened discussion of property at 3 Southfield Drive on which construction was stopped in mid-April because of cracks on Southfield Drive. The Manager reported that residents were advised that a report prepared by Mr. Bruce Lockwood, the geologist hired by Mr. Len Coates, owner of the property, was reviewed by the County's Engineering Geologist, and would be discussed by the Council. Dr. Fred Mishkin, 1 Flying Mane Lane, submitted a geology report for his property, and was represented at the meeting by his attorney, Charles Elias and his geologist, Dr. David Cummings. -2- M June 23, 1980 Mr. Elias advised that Dr. Mishkin is out of town and he asked that the matter be continued until the next meeting. Mayor Heinsheimer received the request as a procedural matter and said it is vital that the property be put into a safe condition before the start of the rainy season. The Mayor said the Council would hear from members of the audience, including the property owner, the attorneys, consulting geologists and.residents. Mr. Tim Burrell, attorney for Mr. Coates, and Mr. Jack Eagen, a consulting geologist, supported Mr. Coates and Mr. Lockwood*in their requests that the Council permit construction to proceed., Pictures submitted.by Mr. -Coates -and Mr. Lockwood were entered into the file. Mr. Elias and Dr. Cummings asked that the matter be held for submission of additional information to be reviewed by the County Geologist. A picture submitted by Mrs. Mishkin was received for the file. The Mayor opened the discussion to the floor, and the following residents spoke to the matter: Miss Jenny Tufeld, 5 Ringbit Road West; co Dr. and Mrs. George Murrell, 6 Packsaddle Road East; Mr. Tom Wachtell, CO 35 Crest Road East; Dr. Thomas Wiener, 8 Flying Mane Road; Mr. Charles O Hillway, 2 Flying Mane Road. Mayor Heinsheimer then opened the dis- cussion to the Council. Q Following the discussion Mayor Heinsheimer moved that work on the Q site proceed under.stringent geologic review, to be shut down if so ordered by the County geologist. Councilman Crocker seconded the .motion for purposes of discussion. In discussing the motion Councilman Rose said a time limit should be specified for submission of additional information by Dr'. Cummings. Councilman Pernell said resumption of the.work could.be authorized for three weeks, to be suspended at any time during that period if recom- mended by the County geologist. Mr..Burrell. said that -.during a:three week.period most of the work would be grading and filling preparatory to, but not including, retaining walls. Mr. Lockwood stated that the work described by Mr. Burrell would improve the condition of the site. Mr. Kinley advised that the building permit has been issued and the applicant has a vested right to complete the construction in accord- ance with the codes which apply. Mayor Heinsheimer offered a substitute motion that the Council approve reactivation of the building permit fora period of three weeks; that Dr. Cummings be required to present additional inform- ation no later than June 30; that the City's Engineering Geologist make a.report to the Council based on the information submitted, and that the project continue if the report is favorable.` The motion Was seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by.the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Pernell, Rose, Swanson Mayor Heinsheimer NOES: None ABSENT: None RECESS The meeting was recessed at 11:40 P.M. and reconvened at 11:50 P.M PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 175 220 Councilwoman Swanson moved that a proposed ordinance entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 175 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA ,.REQUIRING PRELIMINARY GEOLOGICAL REPORTS AND GEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION IN THE SUBDIVIDING OF LANDS LOCATED IN THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS" be introduced, and that reading in full be waived. -3- 384 June 23, 1980 The motion was seconded by Councilman Crocker.and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cduncilmembers Crocker, Pernell, Rose, Swanson Mayor Heinsheimer NOES: None ABSENT: None PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUILDING CODE 225 Councilwoman Swanson moved that a proposed ordinance entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA REQUIRING GEOLOGICAL REPORTS AND INVESTIGATIONS IN THE APPLICATION FOR BUILDING AND GRADING PERMITS be introduced, and that reading in full be waived. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Pernell, Rose, Swanson Mayor Heinsheimer NOES: None ABSENT: None Mayor Heinsheimer asked that the Community Association be a ' dvised -that geological investigations and reports will be required for all building and grading permits, not just for subdivisions. PROPOSED RESOLUTION 234 Mr. Kinley requested that a proposed resolution entitled RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE ROBERTI-ZIBERG URBAN OPEN -SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM, pre- pared by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes be held on the agenda until he has had an opportunity to review it. The Mayor so ordered. RESOLUTION NO. 443, INCREASING BUDGET ALLOCATION FOR FISCAL 1979/80 238 Councilman Crocker moved that Resolution No. 443 entitled RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS INCREASING THE JUNE 30, 1980 ALLOCATION IN THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL 1979/80 FOR REFUSE COLLECTION EXPENSE be adopted and that reading in full be waived. The motion was seconded.by Councilman Pernell and carried by the followingrollcall vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Pernell, Rose, Swanson . Mayor Heinsheimer NOES: None ABSENT: None PROPOSED RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN AGENDA RELATING TO ORDER OF BUSINESS 245 The Mayor ordered the proposed ordinance held on the agenda. FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY DOCUMENTS 245 Mrs. Clifton said she had received documents relating to the Emergency Disaster Fund, indicating that Councilwoman Swanson should sign the forms. Councilwoman Swanson was authorized to sign the forms as required. INCREASE IN LICENSE FEES 247 Mr. Jerry Sass, 46 Saddleback Road, expressed concern about a 50% increase in dog licensing fees. Mr. Sass requested documented figures on costs to Rolling Hills for the contractwiththe County for the past year, number of licenses issued, and the proposed budget for the item. Im V -10-L-4 2MM June 23, 1980 Mayor Heinsheimer explained that since passage of Proposition 13 many fees were adjusted so the cost isborne by the user rather than being paid from revenues received from property taxes. He said the information requested by Mr. Sass would be provided. PUBLIC HEARING, PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE 260 Councilman-Pernell reported that following an in -.depth study of tennis courts and total land development, the Planning Commission has requested that the Zoning Ordinance be amended with regard to tennis courts, paddle tennis courts and sport courts, and heasked.-.that a public hearing on the proposed.ordinance be scheduled. Mayor Heins- heimer set,the hearing for the next regular Council meeting. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES MEETING 282 Councilwoman Swanson said she wished to attend the League of California Cities meeting in Monterey; ,authorization .was given by the Council. ADJOURNMENT 285 co 0 The meeting was adjourned.at 12:10 A.M. June 24,;-..1980. 1_0 City Clerk APPROVED: Mayor Amendment to minutes approve I d by Mayor Crocker July 18, 1980: Councilwoman Swanson asked that the minutes of the'me6ting on June 23, 1980 be expanded to reflect the oral and written opinions of Bruce Lockwood, Jack Eagan and Art Keene in connection with their review of geotechnical investigation of 3 Southfield to the effect that it was safe to proceed with construction as planned, and that it would not jeopardize any geological conditions existing on the property or on that portion ofSouthfield Drive. Veputy.0 -5-