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8/25/1980CD 0 Q Q a .403 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA August 25, 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 pro tempore Rose at 7:30 P.M. Monday, August 25, 1980. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: Councilmembers Pernell, Rose, Swanson Councilman Crocker, Mayor Heinsheimer Teena Clifton William Kinley June Cunningham Dr. D. Borden Mr. & Mrs. E. Doak Dr. R. Hoffman Dr. L. Kelly Dr. J. Po APPROVAL OF MINUTES 335 City Manager City Attorney Deputy City Clerk Residents. The minutes of the meeting of August 11, 1980 were approved and accepted as presented on a motion made by Councilwoman Swanson, secon- ded by Councilman Pernell and carried by the following roll call .vote: AYES: Cbuncilmembers Pernell, Swanson, Mayor Rose NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer FINANCIAL STATEMENT 346 The Financial Statement for July 1980 was approved and accepted as presented on a motion made by Councilman Pernell, seconded by Council- woman Swanson and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Pernell, Swanson, Mayor Rose NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer PAYMENT OF BILLS 350 Councilman Pernell moved that Demands No. 9034 through 9063, with the exception of Demands No. 9060 and 9061, which were voided, be paid in the amount of $15,105.25 from the General Fund. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Swanson and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Pernell, Swanson, Mayor Rose NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer RESOLUTION NO. 448 356 Councilwoman Swanson moved that Resolution No. 448 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTAB- LISHING FEES FOR VARIANCES AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS AND APPEALS IN THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS be introduced and that reading in full be waived. 404 August 27, 1980 The motion was seconded by Councilman Pernell and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Pernell, Swanson, Mayor Rose NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer RESOLUTION NO. 449 385 Councilman Pernell moved that Resolution No. 449 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTAB- LISHING FEES FOR FILING TENTATIVE AND FINAL MAPS be adopted, and that reading in full be waived. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Swanson and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Pernell, Swanson, Mayor Rose NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer RESOLUTION NO. 450 400 Councilman Pernell moved that Resolution No. 450 entitled A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS FOR THE FISCAL:., YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1980 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1981 be adopted, and that reading in full be waived. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Swanson and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Pernell, Swanson, Mayor Rose NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer RELEASE OF BOND FOR UNDERGROUND UTILITIES 430 Correspondence from General Telephone Company dated April 4, 1979 and from Southern California Edison Company dated July 17, 1980, advis- ing that Underground Utilities had been installed in Tract 32256, on Blackwater Canyon Road as required, was presented to the Council. The Manager recommended that the bond posted for installation of underground utilities be released to Mr. Roger Meurer, developer of the tract. Councilwoman Swanson moved that the Manager's recommendation be accepted, and that the bond be released. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pernell and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Pernell, Swanson, Mayor Rose NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer REQUEST FOR VARIANCE OF BUILDING REGULATIONS RE: ROOFING 445 Correspondence dated August 3, 1980 from Mrs. Dorothy Kuhne, 6 Johns Canyon Road and a letter dated April 2, 1980 from Steven Cook, Cook Brothers Roofing, were presented to the Council. Mr. Cook advised that the total area of the Kuhne roof is 7,536 square feet and an area consisting of 3,751 square feet is in need of re -roofing. He stated that the remaining 3,785 square feet of roof is in no need of repair and has approximately ten to fifteen years of service remaining; to roof that portion would cost an extra $16,500, in addition to the estimate of $15,000 for the portion which is in need of re -roofing. Mrs. Kuhne requested a variance from the ordinance which requires that if more than 250 of the roof needs repair, the entire roof must be replaced. -2- 405 August 27, 1980 Following discussion by the Council the request was referred to the Planning Commission for consideration at the September meeting. DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING & SAFETY RE: SLOPE FAILURE, SLUSHER PROPERTY 468 A copy of a letter from the County Engineer to the Bureau of Branch and Area Operations regarding failure by Mr. Howard_Slusher to file plans and take out a permit for correction of a slope failure on his property as requested in a notice from the Lomita District Office on June 17, 1980 was received for the file. The Manager explained that the matter has been referred to the District Attorney and the letter was sent to the City for information purposes. The Mayor directed that the matter be placed on the hold agenda and that the Manager keep.the Council advised in the matter. REQUEST FOR REFUND OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FEE 479 Mrs. Clifton reported that Dr. Iraj Broomand applied for a Conditional Use Permit for use of La Cresta School as the International co Academy of Arts and Sciences. Subsequently his application to the co School Board was denied, and prior to the meeting of the Planning Q Commission Dr. Broomand withdrew his request for a Conditional Use Q Permit, and has requested a refund of his fee. Q The Manager was.re uested to calculate -what Q g q portion of the $500 application fee was expended in time and publication of legal notices and to advise the Council. The matter was placed on the hold agenda. STATUS REPORT, CONSTRUCTION AT 0 BUGGY WHIP, JOSEPH ABDO 49.0 In a letter dated August 22, .1980 Mr. Joseph Abdo, owner of property located at 0 Buggy Whip Drive advised the Council that he has signed a contract for construction of his home and has contracted for contractors' control on the site, and that work commenced on Monday, August 18, 1980. The Manager was directed to advise Mr. Abdo.that the matter has been removed from the Council agenda, with a copy to Mr. Gerald Webber, 2 Buggy Whip Drive. OFFSHORE AIRPORT 495 A letter dated August 15,,1980 from NO OFFSHORE AIRPORT HERE (NOAH) was presented to the Council. "Councilwoman Swanson suggested that no action be taken on the letter, and she said she would attend the public hearing and would report to the Council. Members of the Council con- curred and the matter was held on the agenda. LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT 505 In a letter dated August 4, 1980 Fire Chief Clyde Bragdon advised that Assistant Fire Chief Earl Fordham has been promoted to Deputy Fire Chief and has been assigned to head the Services Bureau. Assistant Fire Chief George Demos has been assigned to replace Chief Fordham. With the concurrence of members of the Council, Mayor Rose asked the Manager to write a letter of congratulations to Chief Fordham, and a welcoming letter to Chief Demos, inviting him to attend a Council meeting in the near future. CABALLEROS DEL RANCHO PALOS VERDES, INC. 520 Councilman Pernell said that in a letter dated August 4, 1980 Forrest Riegel, President of Caballeros stated the organization's willingness to accept the additional responsibility to add funds above the allotted $8,800 to the Equestrian Fund for development of the Hix Ring by the City. Councilman Pernell recommended that the amount of funds to be added by Caballeros be stated, to ensure com- pletion of the ring. Councilwoman Swanson asked that special atten- tion be given to drainage in the area prior to construction, so no portion of the ring will be lost to future flooding. Mrs. Clifton said she would work with Caballeros to determine the amount of money needed, and would take care of the drainage problems. -3- 406 August 27, 1980 PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT RE: LA CRESTA SCHOOL, 525 Copies of a letter dated August 21, 1980 to the City Manager from William Van Rooyen, Assistant Superintendent for Business, Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District, were presented to the Council. Mr. Van Rooyen advised that on August 18 the Board of Education authorized use of the La Cresta school site by Harbor College under the provisions of the Civic Center Act, (California Education Code Sections 40040-40058) on a temporary basis while the City evaluates the application to the Planning Commission for a conditional Use Permit submitted by Los Angeles Harbor College. Mayor Rose said he is concerned about the impact of lights, noise, traffic, parking problemsand the possible need for additional police protection as a result of the use of the school site by Harbor College. Councilman Pernell reported that prior to the Council meeting he met with the City Attorney and the Chairman of the Planning Commission to discuss the matter. Mr. Kinley said he and Mrs. Murdock visited the site, and it was his opinion that there is not sufficient parking area to provide the number of spaces stated by the college. Following discussion the City Attorney was requested to write a letter to the college stating the concerns of the Council and requesting an Environmental Impact Report. STATUS REPORT, EARTH MOVEMENT IN FLYING TRIANGLE AREA, 615 Copies of a letter dated August 19, 1980 from the City Attorney to Mayor Crocker giving a legal opinion on Liability for Land Creep in the Flying Triangle were distributed to members of the Council and residents of the Flying Triangle who were present at the meeting. A letter dated August 22, 1980 from Lockwood -Singh & Associates on Recent' Observations - Flying Triangle Landslide, City of Rolling Hills, was also distributed. Mr. Kinley advised the Council that the City is not liable at this time because no project or improvement is being done by the City in the area, and what has occurred is not caused by anything the City did or by any omission by the City. Councilman Pernell said that in a report on the matter Mr. Bruce Lockwood recommended that aerial topos be utilized to show movement which would not be defined by lot lines. Mrs. Clifton said three slope indicators have been installed and are being monitored by the County's Engineering Geologists. Each of the indicators is 100 feet deep, and the installation will be permanent, Mrs. Clifton said. Additional cracks are developing, and the existing cracks are being offset, and are moving vertically and horizontally, the Manager reported. Interim reports will be made, and the final report should be presented in six weeks to two months. Councilman Pernell urged that the County Geologist 'beasked to give an opinion on the value of an aerial topographic survey of the area. Mayor Rose said the request should be authorized by the Council, and the Board of Directors will be asked to share in the cost if Mr. Keene is of the opinion that a topo will be of value. Members of the Council agreed to authorize the action in principal. Mrs. Clifton reported.that Mayor Crocker asked that the City At- torney be authorized to contact Mr. Patrick Coughlan, Attorney for the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, and after consulting with him, to invite him to attend the next Rolling Hills City Council meeting if it appears that his experience with landslide conditions in his city will be of benefit to the Council. Mayor Rose so ordered, and he invited comment from residents present. Dr. Richard Hoffman, 73 Portuguese Bend Road, said that after a walking tour with Mr. James Ishibashi of Rancho Palos Verdes, it was his opinion that Mr. Ishibashi's impression of the impact of the slide in Abalone Cove on the City of Rolling Hills was altered after his visit to the City. Dr. Larry Kelly, 2 Pinto Road, said the slide area is surrounded -4- I August 25, 1980 by canyons and gullies, and he urged that attention be given to dis- position of surface water concurrent with other work in the area. Mrs. Clifton said the County is studying drainage in the area, and will make recommendations for improving drainage.. ADJOURNMENT 730 Mayor Rose was excused from the meeting at 8:30 P.M. and the. meeting was adjourned to a discussion session participated.in by Dr. Jonathan Po, 68 Portuguese Bend Road; Mr. Edmund Doak, 56 Portu- guese Bend Road and Dr. Donald Borden, 63 Portuguese Bend Road. The discussion was concluded at 9:20 P.M. co co0 Q APPROVED: Q Q - Mayor C -5- City Clerk 407