5/11/1987MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
May 11, 1987
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 Swanson
at 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 11,. 1987.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
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CONSENT CALENDAR
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Councilmembers Heinsheimer,
Murdock, Pernell, Mayor Swanson
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Terrence L. -Belanger
Michael Jenkins
L. D. Courtright
June Cunningham
Ann Johnson
Dr. W. D. Basque
Mrs. Betsy Raine
Leeuwenburgh,
City Manager
City Attorney
City Treasurer
Deputy City Clerk
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Councilwoman Murdock asked that the minutes of a meeting
on April 27, 1987 be removed from the Consent Calendar for
discussion. The Mayor so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilwoman Murdock asked that the minutes of April 27
be corrected on page 2, Status of Flyinq Trianqle to read
"reconnaissance" study. The minutes as corrected were approved
on a motion made by Councilman Heinsheimer, seconded by
Councilwoman Murdock and..carried by the -following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Murdock, Pernell
Mayor Swanson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Demands No. 2055 through 2081 in the amount of $18,636.59
were approved for payment from the General Fund and Demand No.
2082 in the amount of $900 was approved for payment from the
Municipal Self Insurance Fund on a motion made by Councilwoman
Murdock, seconded by Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh and carried
unanimously.
STATUS OF FLYING TRIANGLE
SOUTH PENINSULA LANDSLIDE GEOTECHNICAL TASK FORCE
The City Manager reported that the South Peninsula Landslide
Geotechnical Task Force will meet on Tuesday, May 12 at 7:00
a.m.. The primary purpose of the meeting will be to discuss
implementation of HR -6, and what should be accomplished by the
two cities affected,. Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills.
Mr. Belanger said a report will be made to the individual members
of the City Council after the meeting. Mayor Swanson said
Councilmen Heinsheimer and Pernell have agreed to serve with
her on the Task Force to assure continuity of attendance at
the meetings, and she said she and Councilman Heinsheimer would
attend the first meeting, along with the City Manager.
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UNSAFE CONDITION, CLAYTON PROPERTY, 53 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
The City Manager reported that when the residence was removed
from property. in the Flying Triangle at 53 Portuguese Bend Road
the foundation was not removed. The Manager said the slab has
moved to the edge of the hill, and is visible above the hairpin
curve on Portuguese Bend Road South. Mr. Belanger said the
County Engineer has inspected the property at his request and
has agreed that unless it is removed, the foundation will break
into pieces, which will then fall into the roadway. Mr. Belanger
said William Clayton, the owner of the property, will be advised
of the situation, and will be asked to have the foundation removed
within a specified period of time. Failure to comply will result
in removal of the debris by the City, with the cost of the removal
charged to Mr. Clayton.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS.APRIL 21, 1987
Zoning Case No. 340, James Hansen, 41 Eastfield Drive, Variance
In a staff report to the Council the City Manager advised
that at a regular meeting on April 21, 1987 the Planning
Commission approved a request by Mr. James Hansen for a Variance
for encroachment into the established front yard for construction
of a swimming pool and spa on Lot 37B -EF, located at 41 Eastfield
Drive. The Manager reported that the existing front yard is
94 feet deep. The proposed construction will encroach 26 feet
into the established front yard, leaving a 68 foot front yard.
Conditions of approval were contained in the Findings and Report
of the Planning Commission, which were presented to the Council.
Dr. David Basque, 49 Eastfield Drive, said that his property
is adjacent to the Hansen property. Dr. Basque said that the
trees on the Hansen property obstruct his view, and he discussed
the view obstruction with a member of the Planning Commission,
and on behalf of Caballeros he asked that the Planning Commission
require that the easements on the property be cleared and made
accessible for trail purposes. Dr. Basque said his concerns
were addressed by the Commission, but no specific requirements
for removing the view obstruction or clearing the easements
were established or included in the conditions of approval.
In discussing the matter members of the Council agreed
that there was no objection to the Planning Commission's findings
or decision; however, it was agreed that concerns expressed
by neighbors who have been notified of the request should be
considered. In response to questions from the Council, the
City Attorney explained that the Council could take jurisdiction
of the matter and remand it to the Planning Commission with
instructions about what matters they wished to have addressed.
Councilman Pernell moved that the City Council take
jurisdiction of Zoning Case No. 340 and recommend that the Mayor
refer the matter to the Planning Commission for consideration
of objections to view obstruction. Mayor Swanson seconded the
motion.
Zoning Case No. 340, Alan Johnson, 7 Crest Road East, C.U.P.
In a staff report, to the Council the City Manager advised
that at a regular meeting on April 21, 1987 the Planning
Commission approved a request by Mr. and Mrs. Alan Johnson for
a Conditional Use Permit for construction of a guest house on
Lot 3 -FT, located at 7 Crest Road East. The Manager advised
the Council that in 'addition to the standard conditions of
approval for guest houses which have been adopted by the Planning
Commission and are attached to all such approvals, the Planning
Commission attached several special conditions to approval of
the Johnsons' request, specifically with respect to grading,
drainage and clearing of easements. In addition, the Commission
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required that if a swimming pool is constructed on the site
at some future date, all drainage from the pool must be
accomplished by pumping the.,'wat.e.r;into a tank truck for disposal
outside of the City of Rolling Hills. Members of the Council
asked how that condition could be monitored, especially in the
event that ownership of the property changes. The City Manager
explained that following approval of a request by the Planning
Commission and ratification of the approval by the City Council,
applicants are required to execute an affidavit provided by
the City declaring that the applicant accepts the conditions
that have been imposed upon the permit or variance, and the
executed affidavit shall be recorded with the County. Recorder.
The City Attorney said that Section 17.32.087 of the municipal
Code addresses the concerns being expressed by the Council about
compliance with the conditions of approval, and because it applies
to the land all subquent owners of the property must comply
with the conditions of approval, which are recorded by the County
Recorder and become part of the title report for, the property.
Mrs. Betsy Raine said that title reports are voluminous, and
she suggested that it be made part of the preliminary title
report, which is more generally read and understood by the
Lo purchaser of a property.
(3) Councilman Pernell said that he considers draining pools
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Triangle area, and he suggested that a procedure be developed
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the matter be placed on the Council's agenda for consideration.
With reference to the Planning Commission's Findings and
Report on Zoning Case No. 341, Councilman Heinsheimer suggested
that requirements pertaining to a view obstruction policy could
be included in Section III, paragraph 8 on page 3, which addresses
landscaping, irrigation plans and bonding for same. Councilwoman
Murdock said it should be made clear that landscaping requirements
addressed in the Findings and Report are only in connection
with the particular request, and the Planning Commission does
not intend to require that an entire property be landscaped
or re -landscaped in accordance with any conditions attached
to a specific approval.
Following the discussion Councilman Heinsheimer .offered
a substitute motion to the motion on Zoning Case No. 340, and
he moved that the City Council take jurisdiction of Zoning Case
No. 340. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pernell and
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Leeuwenburgh, Murdock,
Pernell, Mayor Swanson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Heinsheimer moved that the City Council take
jurisdiction of Zoning Case No. 341. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Pernell and carried by the_ following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Leeuwenburgh, Murdock,
Pernell, Mayor Swanson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
A public hearing on Zoning Case No. 340 and Zoning Case
No. 341 was set for Tuesday, May 26, 1987 at 7:30 p.m.
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REPORT ON TENNIS COURT MORATORIUM
In a staff report to the Council the City Manager advised
that the Planning Commission has completed its study of the
tennis court construction moratorium. The Commission's report
was transmitted to the Council. Included in the report are
recommended amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, with a request
that the City Council favorably consider the recommendations.
The proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance were contained
in a staff report from the City Manager to the Council dated
April 20, 1987.
A public hearing on the proposed amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance was scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, 1987 at 7:30 p.m.
REQUEST FOR NAMING NEW STREET
The City Manager reported that Dr. Jerry Greenhut, 1
Appaloosa Lane, has asked that the new street in his subdivision,
Tract 30340, which is currently shown on the map as "A" Street
be named John Erik Lane in memory of his late son. Mr. Belanger
explained that Dr. Greenhut is out of the country, and had written
a letter before he left, making the request.
In discussing the request members of the Council said it
appears that there is no precedent in Rolling Hills for naming
a road or street after a person, and there was consensus that
the name for the new road in Tract 30340 should be more compatible
with the area and other roads in the community. The matter
was held on the agenda until the City Council meeting on June
22, 1987, when it will be considered again.
OPEN AGENDA
Mayor Swanson invited members of the audience to address
the City Council on any items which were not on the agenda. There
was no input from the audience, and the meeting proceeded
according to the agenda.
CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Swanson said she has received requests from two members
of the City Council regarding the committees they wish to serve
on during the coming year, and she has appointed Councilwoman
Murdock to the Budget Committee so meetings on the Budget for
Fiscal 1987/88 can proceed. She asked that the two remaining
members of the Council return the list showing their preference,
and ordered the matter held on the agenda until the next meeting.
PEACE OFFICER MEMORIAL
The City Manager reported that Captain Gillard of the
Sheriff's Lomita station has offered to transport Council members
who wish to attend the Peace Officer Memorial ceremony in Whittier
on Wednesday, May 13. Mr. Belanger said persons who attend
should plan to be away from 9 a.m. to approximately noon. He
asked that members of the Council who wish to attend advise
him so he can make the necessary arrangements with the Sheriff.
POPULATION ESTIMATE FOR ROLLING HILLS
The City Manager said the State Department of Finance has
advised that the City's population on January 1, 1987 was 2,104,
a slight increase from previous years.
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY SURVEY
The Manager said the large X's in roads throughout the
community are ground targets which have been installed in
preparation for the aerial photo survey which ASL Consulting
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Engineers has requested as part of their Sanitary Sewer
Feasibility Study. Mr. Belanger•°said the Rolling Hills Community
Association has agreed to pay one half of the estimated $20,000
cost for the'survey.
SCRTD/LACTC CONSOLIDATION
The City Manager reported that the League of California
Cities has contacted all cities and has urged that city officials
contact their legislators regarding the proposed SCRTD/LACTC
consolidation.
CLOSED SESSION
Litiqation
The City Attorney said there were no matters to be discussed
in a Litigation session.
(O Personnel
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CO ADJOURNMENT
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Mayor Swanson adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m. to 7:30
p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 1987, since Monday, May 25 is a legal
holiday in observance of Memorial Day.
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