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11/9/198700 T— 0 Lo co Q MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS November 9, 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, November 9, 1987. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Leeuwenburgh, Murdock, Pernell, Mayor Swanson None Terrence L. Belanger Michael Jenkins June Cunningham Ann Johnson D. McHattie Mrs. Joan Jenkins Miss Sarah Jenkins Dr. W. D. Basque Flavio Bisignano Roy Campbell William Cross Dr. G. LeMire N. Hornberger V. Martinov Dr. Mark Minkes Mrs. Betsy Raine City Manager City Attorney Deputy City Clerk Los Angeles Times South Bay Engineering Observer Residents Councilwoman Pernell moved that items on the Consent Calendar be approved as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Murdock and carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of a meeting on October 26, 1987 were approved and accepted as written. PAYMENT OF BILLS Demands No. 2432 through 2463 in the amount of $21,099.99 were approved for payment from the General Fund. RESOLUTION NO. 564 A resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY FOR SPEED ZONING IN ROLLING HILLS was adopted, and reading in full was waived. ZONING CASE NO. 345, DR. MARK MINKES, 44 CHUCKWAGON ROAD Mayor Swanson opened discussion of a request by Dr. Mark Minkes, 44 Chuckwagon Road, for a Conditional Use Permit for construction of a guest house on Lot 21 -CF- and a request for a Variance for construction of a barn on an adjacent vacant lot, Lot 22 -CF. The Mayor noted that the public hearing has been closed, and the matter is before the Council for discussion and vote. The City Manager presented two resolutions; one for approval of the request for a Conditional Use Permit and one for approval of the request for a Variance. Mr. Belanger said staff recommends adoption of both resolutions approving requests in Zoning Case No. 345. 3.3 34 November 9, 1987 Councilman Heinsheimer said the minutes of the October 26 meeting refer to an expression of dissatisfaction by Dr. Minkes about the conduct of the public hearing in his zoning case, and he asked whether the applicant's objections could create any future ambiguity in the approvals, and whether the objections should be addressed and resolved. The City Attorney advised the Council that all persons who wished to speak on the zoning case had an opportunity to do so during the public hearing, and that all procedures pertaining to the hearing were followed. RESOLUTION NO. 565 Councilwoman Murdock moved that the request for a.Conditional Use Permit for construction of a guest house on Lot 21 -CF located at 44 Chuckwagon Road be approved, and that Resolution No. 565 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN ZONING CASE NO. 345 be adopted, and that reading in full be waived. The motion was seconded by Councilman Heinsheimer and carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 566 Councilman Heinshemer moved that the request for a Variance for construciton of a barn on Lot 22 -CF, a vacant lot located at 42 Chuckwagonr Road be approved, and that Resolution No. 566 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A VARIANCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 345 be adopted, and. that reading in full be waived. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pernell and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Pernell, Mayor Swanson NOES: Councilwomen Leeuwenburgh, Murdock ABSENT: None PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION, OCTOBER 20, 1987 Zoning Case No. 344, Charles Thornton, 7 Williamsburg Lane The City Manager advised the Council that at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on October 20, 1987 a request by Charles Thornton for a Variance of side yard setback requirements for enlargement of an existing non -conforming structure which encroaches 8.6 feet into the required 20 foot side yard, and location of a spa in the side yard, with a similar encroachment on Lot 31-RH, located at 7 Williamsburg Lane, was approved by the Planning Commission. The information was received for the file. Zoning Case No. 346, Craig Caldwell, 1 Georgeff Road The Manager reported that at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on October 20, 1987 a request by Craig Caldwell for Conditional Use Permits for construction of a tennis court and cabana on Lot 57 -1 -MS, located at 1 Georgeff Road, were approved. The Manager explained that the tennis court as approved complies with the requirements of Ordinance No. 215 of the City of Rolling Hills, and with guidelines for tennis courts established by the Planning Commission in 1980, and that both approvals are subject to certain other specific conditions set forth in the Findings and Report of the Planning Commission. .Councilman ..Pernell moved that the City Council take jurisdiction of Zoning Case No. 346, and that a public .hearing be held by the City Council. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Murdock and carried unanimously. Mayor Swanson said a public hearing on Zoning Case No. 346 would be held at the next regular City Council meeting on Monday, November 23, 1987 at 7:30 p.m. -2- 35 November 9, 1987 Zoning Case No. 347, John Evenson, 44 Eastfield Drive The City Manager reported that at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on October 20, 1987 a request by John Evenson for a Variance of front yard and side yard setback requirements for additions to his residence on Lot 95A -EF, located at 44 Eastfield Drive, was approved by the Planning Commission. The Manager explained that the plan submitted with the requests indicates that the applicant wishes to remodel an existing non -conforming residence by extending the residence to cover areas which are presently open, but which, when covered, will not project further into the front or side yard setbacks than the existing residence. The information was received for the file. MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Agreement With Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District 00Mayor Swanson reported that she and Councilwoman Murdock met with representatives of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified LO School District on October 28 to discuss the agreement between the City of Rolling Hills and the School District regarding use m of the La Cresta School site for Rancho del Mar Continuation Q High School. The Mayor said there were some concerns about the agreement, which have been addressed by staff of both bodies. The City Manager reported that Dr. Price has advised him that the agreement will be considered by the School District at a meeting on November 16, 1987, and will be returned to the City of Rolling Hills for inclusion on the agenda for the meeting on November 23, 1987. The Manager said minor changes suggested by both the School District and the City have been incorporated into the agreement. California Contract Cities Meeting Mayor Swanson said all members of the City Council are encouraged to attend the meeting of California Contract Cities on November 18, 1987. Proposed Joint Meeting With Board of Directors Mayor Swanson said she had discussed with the President of the Rolling Hills Community Association the possibility of a joint meeting between the City Council and the Board of Directors. The Mayor said items of mutural concern to both include the matter of view preservation currently being considered by the City; also the feasibility of a sanitary sewer system in the City. The date of Monday, November 30, 1987 at 7:30 p.m. was tentatively agreed on, subject to concurrence by members of the City Council and the Board of Directors. Mayor Swanson said she would advise the City Council when the date has been confirmed. Annual Open House Mayor Swanson said the City's Annual Holiday Open House has been set for Monday, December 21, 1987, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., and will also honor the retirement of the Deputy City Clerk. City Selection Committtee Councilman Heinsheimer said he has sent a letter to cities regarding the City Selection Committee meeting on the Air Quality Management District. He said the District will reorganize on January 1, 1988, as a result of SB151, and three seats on the Board will be eliminated; the Orange County seat, one of the Los Angeles County seats and the seat formerly held by the City of Los Angeles. As a result, the Los Angeles City delegate -3- 36 November 9, 1987 will vote in the City Selection process. Councilman Heinsheimer said the Mayor will vote at the meeting on December 3, and he invited all members of the City Council to attend the meeting on that date. Councilman Heinsheimer said he will campaign vigorously for a seat on the District. Mayor Swanson said that she will cast her vote for Councilman Heinsheimer on behalf of the City Council. MATTERS FROM STAFF Reqional Law Enforcement Meetinq The City Manager reported that the meeting of the Regional Law Enforcement meeting, which was originally scheduled for November 11 has been rescheduled to November 19, since some of the participating cities will observe the Veterans' Day holiday on November 11. South Bay Cities Meetinq The Manager reported that the South Bay Cities Meeting has been rescheduled to November 12, to avoid conflict with the Thanksgiving_holidays. Annual Mayors' Luncheon The Manager said the Annual Mayor's Luncheon sponsored by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Palos Verdes will be held on Friday, November 20, 1987 at the Palos Verdes Country Club. Mr. Belanger said reservations will be made for members of the Council who plan to attend. Duration of Buildinq Permits Mayor Swanson said it is her understanding that building permits remain effective for five years from the date of issue, providing progress on the project for which they were issued continues. She asked staff to report at the next meeting on the status of the building permits which have been issued for the residence at 1 Chuckwagon Road, stating that although the permits were issued several years ago, no work is being done at the site. OPEN AGENDA Mayor Swanson invited members of the audience to comment on items not on the agenda. She explained that presentations are limited to five minutes, and no action will be taken at the meeting on the matter presented to the Council. Mr. Flavio Bisignano, 18 Crest Road East, addressed the Concil and expressed his concern about the decrease and gradual disappearance of ground animals from Rolling Hills. Mr. Bisignano said that when he and his family moved to Rolling Hills in 1964 pheasants and quail were in abundance, and occasional roadrunners were seen. He said that in recent years there has been a steady diminution of those birds, and in red foxes and other ground animals, including skunks, and he theorized that the decrease is attributable in part to construction and development; also the lack of a leash law and the large numbers of dogs, both domestic and wild, that run at large, especially at night. Mr. Bisignano said he would be interested in participating in any effort that might be made to preserve and increase the number of birds and animals that are native to the area. Councilman Pernell suggested that the matter be referred to the Environmental Quality Board for study, and he said further that there are naturalists and hobbyists within the community who may wish to act as a resource on a committee to study and make recommendations on the matter presented by Mr. Bisignano. Councilman Heinsheimer suggested that a notice be put in the Newsletter advising residents of the concerns expressed, and asking for volunteers to assist in studying and evaluating the situation. -4- - 00 T'I m Q [1 November 9, 1987 Mayor Swanson thanked Mr. Bisignano for his presentation and asked that he provide the City Manager with a telephone number where he can be reached to discuss the matter further. Sewer Feasibility Survey Dr. David Basque, 49 Eastfield Drive, asked whether preliminary information was available regarding the Sewer Feasibility Survey recently conducted in Rolling Hills. Mayor Swanson asked the City Manager to report on the matter. Mr. Belanger said ASL, the consulting firm which is conducting the survey, has advised that more than 40% of the quesionnaires have been returned, and the responses are being evaluated. They indicated that a draft report would be presented for review in mid-November, and the Manager said that after the draft report has been presented and additional information is added, the final report will be provided for study by the City Council. Mayor Swanson asked that a notice be placed in the Newsletter reminding residents who have not yet done so to return the Sanitary Sewer Feasibility Study questionnaires to the City. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Swanson adjourned the meeting to Wednesday, November 11, 1987 at 11:00 a.m. The Mayor said the Council would meet in an adjourned session at the Goodyear Airship Station in Gardena and would take a trip in the Goodyear blimp to view the slide area from the air. City Clerk ( / APPROVED: Mayor -5- 3.7