5/27/1986296 MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
May 27, 1986
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 Tem
Swanson at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, 1986.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: ----Counci-lmember's -Hein-sheIftfer-1 -Leetw&nbUkgh_, --Murdock
Mayor pro tem Swanson
ABSENT: Mayor Pernell (arrived at 7:35 p.m.)
ALSO PRESENT: Terrence L. Belanger City Manager
L. D. Courtright City Treasurer
June Cunningham Deputy City Clerk
Capt. E. Omohundro Sheriff's Department
J. Paris Los Angeles Times
Dr. F. Hartwig Residents
Mrs. P. Brody
Mrs. B. King
CONSENT CALENDAR
At the request of Councilwoman Murdock, Item d, Release of
Landscaping Bond, Tract 33871, Chacksfield Merit Homes, was removed
from the Consent Calendar. Items a through c on the Consent Calendar
were approved on a motion made by Councilman Heinsheimer, seconded
by Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh and carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of a meeting on April 28, 1986 were approved and
accepted as presented.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
The Financial Statement for April 1986 was approved and accepted
as presented.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Demands No. 1372, 1373 and 1375 through 1395 in the amount
of $41,653.15 were approved for payment from the General Fund.
ORDINANCE NO. 213 - NON-COMMERCIAL RADIO & TELEVISION ANTENNAE
The City Manager advised that AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS RELATING TO NON-COMMERCIAL RADIO AND TELEVISION
ANTENNAE IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES AND AMENDING THE ROLLING HILLS
MUNICIPAL CODE was introduced at the City Council meeting on May
12, 1986, and Mr. Morley Mendelson, attorney for Robert Mohr of
Advanced Electronics has requested and received permission to submit
objections in writing on behalf of Mr. Mohr at the May 27 meeting.
Mr Belanger said Mr. Mendelson subsequently advised him that he
would not be able to submit his comments for this meeting, and
has requested an extension of time until the meeting on June 9,
1986.
In discussing the request, Councilman Heinsheimer moved that
the ordinance be adopted, noting that the matter has been before
the Council for a year or more, and this is a publicly noticed
hearing on the ordinance. Mayor Pernell said he feels there is
no urgency regarding adoption at this meeting, stating that there
is a vested interest in the requirements of the ordinance, and
he said it is his opinion that there would be no harm in holding
the item until the next meeting, as requested. Councilwoman
Leeuwenburgh said Mr. Mendelson's original request for a two week*
period in which to prepare written comments was granted, and it
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was her opinion that the Council should now move forward.
Councilwoman Swanson said the ordinance has been studied for a
year, and there was ample time for submitting written comments;
to grant a request for additional time without evidence of'due
cause for granting such a request could establish a dangerous
precedent.
Councilman Heinsheimer moved that Ordinance No. 213 entitled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS RELATING TO NON-COMMERCIAL
RADIO AND TELEVISION ANTENNAE IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES AND AMENDING
THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE be adopted, and that reading in
full be swa yed_.._ -The —moti.on--wass.e.conded--by—Council-woma-n—Murdock----
and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Leeuwenburgh, Murdock,
Swanson
NOES: Mayor Pernell
ABSENT: None
STATUS OF FLYING TRIANGLE
The City Manager said he has no new information to present
to the Council, and further comments regarding the proposal to
fill Klondike Canyon will be presented to the City Council at the
next meeting on June 9, 1986.
ALLOCATION OF FAU FUNDS TO ROLLING HILLS ESTATES 1563
In a staff report to the Council the Manager recommended that
the City of Rolling Hills allocate unexpended FY 1986 funds in
the amount of $6,800 and anticipated FY 1987 funds in the amount
of $7,075 to the City of Rolling Hills Estates to be used in
reconstructing Palos Verdes Drive North. Mr. Belanger said the
allocation has been requested by Rolling Hills Estates and will
be used on both street and drainage improvements on Palos Verdes
Drive North, which is well travelled by Rolling Hills residents,
stating that the expenditure of Roiling Hills FAU monies on Palos
Verdes Drive North would benefit Rolling Hills residents.
Councilman Heinsheimer moved that the City Manager's
recommendation for allocation of the funds to Rolling Hills Estates
be approved. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh.
Councilwoman Swanson asked that the City of Rolling Hills be given
an opportunity to provide input to the advisory subcommittee
consisting of members of the Traffic and Safety Committee from
the City of Rolling Hills Estates.
Mayor Pernell suggested that the Council consider amending
the motion to provide for allocation of a portion of the FAU funds
to Rancho Palos Verdes. The Manager explained that it is too late
to change allocation of 1986 funds, which will be part of the budget
for Rolling Hills Estates for Palos Verdes Drive'North improvements,
but the decision regarding allocation of 1987 funds .can be reviewed
and discussed further.
ALLOCATION OF CDBG FUNDS TO LOMITA FOR HOUSING 1610
The Manager recommended that the City Council approve allocation
of the City's FY 1987 Community Development Block Grant Funds to
the City of Lomita for the purpose of developing senior citizen
housing. Mr. Belanger said the City Council has allocated the
funds to Lomita for the past six years, and two separate senior
citizen housing complexes are now completed or under development.
Participation in the project with three other cities has provided
an opportunity for Rolling Hills to provide housing units for low
and moderate income individuals within the region, and conforms
with the housing element of the City's General Plan.
The allocation of FY 1987 funds of approximately $12,000 to
the City of Lomita was approved in a motion made by Councilwoman
Murdock, seconded by Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh and carried
unanimously.
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SET HEARINGS, PROPOSED FISCAL 187
The City Manager recommended that the Council set hearings
for the next meeting on June 9, 1986 to receive comments regarding
expenditure of the City's Revenue Sharing Funds and the proposed
FY 187 City Budget. The Manager's recommendation was approved
in a motion made by Councilwoman Swanson, seconded by Councilwoman
Murdock and carried unanimously.
COMMITTEE/COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS 1644
-The --G3-t-y--Manager—ad-v-i-sed--the—Counci3---that —two —appointments -
to the City's Planning Commission have expired, explaining that
Commissioner Cliff Bundy and Chairman Allan Roberts were appointed
in February 1983 for a term of three years. Mr. Belanger said
he has been advised that Miss Grace Nixon, a member of the
Environmental Review Board, has sold her home, and will no longer
be eligible for membership on the Board as resident at large.
APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
Councilwoman Murdock moved that Commissioner Cliff Bundy and
Chairman Allan Roberts be re -appointed to the Planning Commission
for a three year term, to expire February 1, 1989, and that a letter
be written to the appointees advising them of their re -appointment.
The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Swanson and carried
unanimously.
APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP ON ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW BOARD
The Manager was instructed to place a notice in the City's
Newsletter advising residents of a vacancy on the Environmental
Review Board, and asking persons who are interested in serving
on the Board as Resident at Large to submit a written application
and a resume to the City Manager no later than June 30, 1986 for
consideration by the Council.
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS
Copies of assignments of members of the City Council to official
committees and board requiring assignment of a delegate and alternate
and to City Council committees were distributed.
Councilwoman Swanson noted that line e, City Selection
Committee, and line i, City Selection Committee - SCRTD were
designated L.O.C.C. She said the appointments are mandated by
State law, and are not specifically for the League of California
Cities, and she suggested that L.O.C.C. be eliminated from the
line items. Mayor Pernell so ordered.
MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL
ROLLING HILLS TRAFFIC COMMISSION
Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh said that as Chairman of the Traffic
Commission she wished to recommend that the Traffic Commission
be eliminated for budgetary reasons, since the City has a traffic
engineer acting as a consultant, and competent staff. Councilwoman
Leeuwenburgh explained that during the succession of City Managers
it was important to have a Traffic Commission, and she said members
of the Commission have been extremely dedicated and conscientious
members of the community who have devoted a lot of time to problems
in the City that required study and recommendations, expecially
in consideration of the recent insurance situation. Members of
the Council agreed that the Traffic Commission has been valuable
to the City, and it was their recommendation that the Commission
be retained. It was suggested that the Traffic Commission meet
on call as needed, rather than schedule regular meetings.
OPEN AGENDA
Mayor Pernell noted that the time had arrived for comment
by persons present on matters which were not on the agenda. There
was no one who wished to address the Council, and the regular meeting
continued.
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Councilman Heinsheimer suggested that the City Council advise
residents of the Council's position in support of Proposition 51.
Members of the Council concurred, and Councilman Heinsheimer moved
that a Newsletter be sent to all residents advising them of the
City Council's support of Proposition 51. The motion was seconded
by Councilwoman Murdock and carried unanimously.
PENINSULA -WIDE NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MEETING
—Counci.lwoman-_Le.euwen_burgh_—r_eportesl—t-hat the Cites o -f ---Rolling
Hills was represented at a Peninsula -wide Neighborhood Watch Program
held in the City of Palos Verdes Estates, and she asked that a
letter be written to Mayor Ruth Gralow and Kay Finer, Neighborhood
Watch Chairman and Community Services Officer, thanking them for
their city's part in sponsoring and hosting the meeting.
Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh said the City will receive a tape of
the program, to show to residents who were unable to attend the
meeting.
POSTAL COMMITTEE
Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh reported that the Postal Committee
V- met on May 19 and identified some of the problems of mail service
m on the Peninsula. She said representatives of three Peninsula
Q cities will be meeting with a representative from Congressman
Lungren's office in an attempt to resolve the problems.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY'S LOGO
The City Manager said that at the last meeting a request was
presented to the Council for authorization to reprint the City's
logo on the front cover of a booklet to be published by the Multiple
Listing Services joint Computer Committee, and the applicant was
advised that the request would be considered at the next regular
meeting, since it was presented during the Open Agenda portion
of the meeting.
Councilman Heinsheimer moved that the request be denied, and
that the City Manager so advise Mr. David Moyers, Vice -President
and General Manager of Very Important Properties, who made the
request. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh
and carried unanimously.
SANITATION DISTRICT TOUR OF FACILITIES
The City Manager asked Council members who plan to attend
a tour of Sanitation District facilities to let him know so
reservations can be made. Councilwoman Swanson said she is planning
to attend.
CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE REQUEST
The Manager reported that California Water Service Company
has advised him of a plan to rebuild and maintain the slope on
Palos Verdes Drive North in an area where the road collapsed last
winter, and as part of the construction process dirt will be
stockpiled within the Rolling Hills Estates right of way, east
of the intersection of Portuguese Bend Road and Palos Verdes Drive
North. Mr. Belanger said he has been advised that traffic will
not be delayed during reconstruction, except for a short time while
the roadway is being paved, and that will be done at night.
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES - COASTAL COMMISSION
Councilwoman Swanson said the League of California Cities
has submitted the name of Ron Cawdry of Redondo Beach to the
legislature for appointment to the Coastal Commission, and she
said it is her understanding that two names will be submitted for
final action.
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Councilwoman Swanson asked whether the Council wished to
instruct their delegate regarding the City's vote. Mayor Pernell
said it has not been the City's custom to do so; members of the
Council agreed that the delegate can vote according to her
discretion.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
1986 at 7:30 p.m.
APPROVED:
Mayor
to Monday, June 9,
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