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MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
June 9, 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 Pernell
at 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 9, 1986.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Leeuwenburgh,
Murdock, Swanson, Mayor Pernell
None
Terrence L. Belanger
Michael Jenkins
June Cunningham
Norma Young
Capt. E. Omohundro
Douglas McHattie
Jerry Faris
Anne La Jeunesse
Mark Hereford
Herbert Agid
William Cross
Mrs. Virginia Doak
Dr. & Mrs. F. Hartwig
Mr. & Mrs. W. Kirkendale
Paul Lupo
Lowell Lusk
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Mitchell
Mrs. Catherine Partridge
Mrs. Elsa Pedersen
Carl Price
Mrs. Betsy Raine
Miss Becky Raine
Bruce Raine
Mrs. M. Schmit
City Manager
City Attorney
Deputy City Clerk
Accountant
L. A. County Sheriff
South Bay Engineering
Los Angeles Times
Peninsula News
Observer
Residents
Items a through c on the Consent Calendar were approved on
a motion made by Councilwoman Murdock, seconded by Councilman
Heinsheimer and carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of a meeting held on May 27, 1986 were approved
and accepted as presented.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Demands No. 1396 through 1418 in the amount of $23,336.40
were approved for payment from the General Fund. Demand No. 1412
in the amount of $4,003.49 was approved for payment from the
Municipal Self -Insurance Fund.
RELEASE OF BOND, TRACT 33871, CHACKSFIELD MERIT HOMES INC.
On the recommendation of the City Manager, a bond in the amount
of $20,500 posted by Chacksfield Merit Homes to assure relocation
of building and fences within easements was released. Mr. Belanger
said the work was a condition of approval of the final map for
Tract 33871, and a letter was received from the Rolling Hills
Community Association advising that the work has been completed
to the satisfaction of the Association. It was the Manager's
recommendation that the Surety Bond, #3SE 344 787-00 in the amount
of $20,500 be released, and that Chacksfield Merit Homes be advised
of the Council's action following completion of Condition No. 26
of Resolution No. 504 of the City of Rolling Hills approving Tract
No. 33871, which was adopted on January 10, 1983.
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PUBLIC HEARING, REVENUE SHARING FUNDS, FY '87
Mayor Pernell opened a public hearing to consider use of revenue
sharing funds for Fiscal '87. The Manager explained that the hearing
is required by Federal Law, to give the public an opportunity to
comment on the proposed use of the funds. Mr. Belanger said the
City will receive approximately 1/2 of the previous allocation
of revenue sharing funds as a result of non -renewal by the Government
of legislation for Federal revenue sharing. Approximately $4,500
will be given to the City of Rolling Hills during Fiscal '87 and
will be received during the first half of the fiscal year. It
is proposed that the Council expend the funds to upgrade properties
located on the City Hall and tennis court site. The City Manager
said the account into which the funds will go has been renamed
Public Facilities Maintenance Account.
There was no comment from residents present. Mayor Pernell
closed the public hearing and received the City Manager's report
for the file.
PUBLIC HEARING, PROPOSED BUDGET, FY 187
Mayor Pernell opened a public hearing on the Proposed FY 1987
Municipal Budget. In a memorandum to the City Council, the City
Manager advised that the proposed fiscal year 1987 Municipal Budget
estimates General Fund revenues for the year will be $516,200 and
General Fund expenditures for the year are estimated to be
approximately $367,450. Mr. Belanger reviewed for the Council
the significant changes proposed in the 1987 budget as currently
structured, and he said sufficient copies of the proposed budget
were available for residents at the hearing.
Items in the proposed budget were reviewed and Councilman
Heinsheimer asked about the increases for law enforcement services
and traffic safety services reflected in the recommendations.
Councilwoman Murdock explained that cities in the Regional Law
Enforcement program operate under a formula and expenses are
allocated to the cities based on that formula. Councilwoman Murdock
said that under the formula Rolling Hills would pay less than last
year, and she and the City Manager agreed that law enforcement
should be increased in Rolling Hills, using the balance of funds
that would not be used as part of the formulated costs. Mr.
Belanger said the region has been asked to fund a vehicle to be
used solely for traffic enforcement and funds resulting from the
decrease in the City's rate for law enforcement will be applied
to traffic enforcement.
Mayor Pernell held the public hearing open for additional
comments at the next regular City Council meeting.
FLYING TRIANGLE 189
In a staff report to the Council the City Manager advised
the Council that between the time the Council directed staff to
prepare recommendations relative to a proposal submitted by Dr.
Fritz Hartwig, 3 Pinto Road, for Klondike Canyon buttressing, and
the current meeting, new geological information has become available
which indicates that a buttress in Klondike Canyon would not be
a positive mitigation measure, and could have a negative impact
on the area. The Manager recommended that the City Council not
consider further the Klondike Canyon Buttressing Proposal, and
he recommended that the Council proceed with comprehensive geological
studies in the Klondike Canyon area for the purpose of establishing
a broader data base and more extensive knowledge of the landslide
area.
Mr. Belanger said it has been determined that the Flying
Triangle Landslide in Klondike Canyon involves a larger area of
land than previously believed, and the City's consulting geologist
recommended that the buttressing proposal not be considered further,
stating that placement of such a buttress could accelerate landslide
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activity and contribute to aggravation of the situation. The
consultant has recommended that the City no longer consider the
proposal, and that representatives .of the City meet with
representatives of other entities involved to attempt to develop
a more comprehensive study and evaluation of the landslide.
Councilman Heinsheimer said discussions to this point assumed
that the eastern side of Klondike Canyon was not part of the slide,
and that possibly engineering activity could be undertaken to attempt
to connect the unstable mass to the east side of the canyon. The
geologists have now advised the Council that the east side of the
canyon can not be counted on to be a stabilizing force, and that
it may in fact be part of the unstable mass.
Mayor Pernell invited Dr. Hartwig to comment on the geologist's
advice to the City Council. Dr. Hartwig said he would agree with
the conclusion if Art Keene, the County geologist acting as
consultant to the City, agreed. Dr. Hartwig said the only
documentation he has seen was signed by Dr. Perry Ehlig, consultant
for the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. The Manager said Mr. Keene
has expressed the same opinion as Dr. Ehlig, but has not done
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respective cities share a common opinion regarding the magnitude
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has specifically advised the City that the canyon should not be
filled. Mr. Belanger said Mr. Keene stated emphatically on May
29th that the City should not consider filling the canyon. Mayor
Pernell said Mr. Keene will be requested to so advise the City.
in writing. Dr. Hartwig said that if the consultants agree that
the east side of Klondike Canyon, referred to by Dr. Ehlig as
"Southfield Mountain" is moving, residents on Southfield Drive
should be informed. Mayor Pernell said the Council is concerned,
and has met with representatives of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes
to discuss the newly reported extent of the slide. Dr. Hartwig
asked whether the slide in Rolling Hills is now connected to the
slide in Rancho Palos Verdes, whether they can now be considered
one slide, and if so, whether Rolling Hills will be eligible for
funding, as Rancho Palos Verdes is. Mayor Pernell said these
questions are being considered by the task force which has been
formed, consisting of representatives from both cities. Councilman
Heinsheimer said the Council should also request a written statement
from Mr. Keene commenting on statements by Dr. Ehlig in his letter
dated June 2, 1986 reporting his geological observations. The
City Manager said that has already been requested, and he will
attempt to find out when it will be ready for presentation to the
Council. Mayor Pernell asked that the information be sent to the
City Council, to Dr. Hartwig and to anyone else who wishes it as
soon as it is received. The matter was held on the agenda for
further discussion at the next meeting.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE ADOPTING L.A. COUNTY UNIFORM FIRE CODE 356
The matter was continued to the next regular meeting
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION, MAY 20, 1986 368
The City Manager advised the Council that at a regular meeting
of the Planning Commission on Tuesday, May 20, 1986, the Commission
approved the following requests:
Zoning Case No. 323, Paul Lupo, C.U.P. - Tennis Court
A request by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lupo. for a Conditional Use
Permit for construction of a tennis court on Lot 192 -B -1 -MS located
at 4 Georgeff Road was approved by the Planning Commission subject
to requirements of Section 17.16.012 of the Municipal Code, and
subject also to Standard Conditions of Approval for Tennis Courts
adopted by the Planning Commission on March 18, 1980; and subject
further to the offer by the applicant for dedication of an equestrian
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trail and extension of the drainage pipe as shown on the exhibit
in the file. The plan was displayed and the City Manager showed
the revised location for the proposed court, the location of the
bridle trails and the area to be improved by extending the drainage
structure. The Manager said the tennis court will be sunken to
eliminate the view of the full height of the fence, and the vertical
projection above grade will be approximately four feet. On the
uphill side of the proposed court closest to the house, which is
located above the proposed court location, the slope which is
presently 3/1 will be engineered and terraced in several locations,
and the new configuration will have a 2/1 slope. A sub-terranean
drainage system will ensure proper drainage and slope stability.
In discussing the matter, the Manager said the Planning Commission
agreed that there is a need to define "canyon".
Councilwoman Murdock moved that the Council take jurisdiction
in the matter, stating that the City does not have the authority
to require dedication of a trail easement without the consent of
the Community Association. Further, she said there would be a
significant visual impact by the proposed tennis court, as well
as the impact on trails and drainage in the area. Councilwoman
Murdock said a previous request for a tennis court on the property
was denied, and it is her opinion that the new approval establishes
a precedent, and should be carefully reviewed. Councilwoman Murdock
agreed, too, that there is a need to define a canyon. The motion
that the Council take jurisdiction in the matter was seconded by
Councilwoman Swanson and carried unanimously.
Mayor Pernell set a public hearing on the matter for Monday,
July 14, 1986 at 7:30 p.m.
Zoning Case No. 325, Samuel Weeks, Variance of Maximum Slope
The Manager reported that at a regular meeting on May 20,
1986 the Planning Commission approved a request by Mr. Samuel Weeks
10 Possum Ridge Road, for a Variance of Maximum Slope Requirements
to permit 1 1/2 to 1 grading for restoration of a slope which failed
in 1983 following heavy rains during 1981 and 1982. Councilwoman
Swanson asked whether the stabilization was done to create additional
building area. Mr. Belanger explained that the request was for
restoration of the slope only.
The information was received for the file.
Zoning Case No. 326, Tomiaki Okada, Front Yard Variance
The Manager reported that the Planning Commission approved
a request by Mr. and Mrs. Tomiaki Okada, 2 Acacia Lane, for a
Variance of Front Yard Requirements for construction of a residence
addition which will encroach into the established front yard. Mr.
Belanger explained that although the proposed addition will be
constructed in front of the existing residence, the integrity of
the setback requirement will be preserved, since the addition will
conform to the 50 foot setback requirement.
The information was received for the file.
RENEWAL OF CONTRACT WITH HUMANE SOCIETY 592
The Manager reported that the two year contract between the
City of Rolling Hills and the Southern California Humane Society
for animal control and dog licensing services expires on June 30,
1986, and he recommended that the Council approve renewal of the
contract.
Councilwoman Murdock moved that the City Manager's
recommendation be accepted and that renewal of the contract for
a two year period from July 1, 1986 through June 30, 1988 .be
approved. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh
and carried unanimously.
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CLAIM FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF DAMAGES, HOWARD S. SLUSHER
A letter dated May 12, 1986 from Howard S. Slusher, 2 Wrangler
Road, to Mayor Pernell was presented to the Council. Mr. Slusher
asked that the City of Rolling Hills reimburse him in the amount
of $127.20 for repair of damage to his car which he stated resulted
from non -repair of the roads in Rolling Hills. A copy of repair
bill No. 56028 was attached to the correspondence. The Manager
advised the Council that a letter was sent to Mr. Slusher informing
him that all roads in Rolling Hills are controlled and maintained
by the Rolling Hills Community Association.
Councilwoman Murdock moved that the claim be rejected by the
City Council, and that Mr. Slusher be so informed. The motion
was seconded by Councilwoman Swanson and carried unanimously.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilman Heinsheimer noted that several Flying Triangle
residents arrived at the meeting after presentation of a report
concerning correspondence from the City of Rancho Palos Verdes
and memoranda from Dr. Perry Ehlig regarding new information on
the extent of the landslide, and he suggested that they be advised
that copies of the material is available.
Women's Community Club Social - Councilwoman Murdock
Councilwoman Murdock said the annual fund raising social
function by the Rolling Hills Women's Community Club will be held
on Saturday, June 14, at the Negri residence, 3 Crest Road West.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was recessed to a closed session to discuss pending
litigation at 8:10 p.m.
MEETING RECONVENED
The meeting was reconvened at 10:00 p.m. and the Mayor announced
that the Council would meet in an adjourned session at 7:30 p.m.
Monday, June 16, 1986.
MEETING ADJOURNED
The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday,
June 16, 1986.
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Triangle for Residents- Councilman Heinsheimer
Councilman Heinsheimer noted that several Flying Triangle
residents arrived at the meeting after presentation of a report
concerning correspondence from the City of Rancho Palos Verdes
and memoranda from Dr. Perry Ehlig regarding new information on
the extent of the landslide, and he suggested that they be advised
that copies of the material is available.
Women's Community Club Social - Councilwoman Murdock
Councilwoman Murdock said the annual fund raising social
function by the Rolling Hills Women's Community Club will be held
on Saturday, June 14, at the Negri residence, 3 Crest Road West.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was recessed to a closed session to discuss pending
litigation at 8:10 p.m.
MEETING RECONVENED
The meeting was reconvened at 10:00 p.m. and the Mayor announced
that the Council would meet in an adjourned session at 7:30 p.m.
Monday, June 16, 1986.
MEETING ADJOURNED
The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday,
June 16, 1986.
APPROVED:
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