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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: ALSO PRESENT: W LO a) LL CONSENT CALENDAR Q 1i Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Murdock, Pernell, Mayor Swanson None 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 Los Angeles Times Resident Resident 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. 423 424 May 11, 1987 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 -2- May 11, 1987 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 LL a matter that should be controlled, especially in the Flying Triangle area, and he suggested that a procedure be developed Q for monitoring draining of pools. Mayor Swanson directed that 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. -3- 425 426 May 11, 1987 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 -4- May 11, 1987 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 0) The City Manager said he had no matters of Personnel to LL LL discuss. CO ADJOURNMENT Q 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. APPROVED: C Mayor -5- 427 v V City Clerk