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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 Ln 0) LL m Q May 27, 1986 297 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. -2- May 27, 1986 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. -'A- May 27, 1986 PROPOSITION 51 299 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. -4- E May 27, 1986 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, jtv� ili-,�& - City Clerk -5-