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2/8/1988z MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL . CITY OF ROLLING HILLS February 8, 1988 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, February 8, 1988. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Leeuwenburgh, Murdock, Mayor Swanson ABSENT: Councilman Pernell (excused) ALSO PRESENT: Terrence L. Belanger City Manager Michael Jenkins City Attorney L. D. Courtright City Treasurer Betty Volkert Deputy City Clerk Anna Pulido Administrative Intern Ann Johnson Los Angeles Times Anne La Jeunesse Peninsula News Scott Probst Resident CONSENT CALENDAR Councilwoman Murdock moved that items on the Consent Calendar be approved as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh and carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of a regular meeting held on January 25, 1988, were approved and accepted as written. PAYMENT OF BILLS Demands No. 2636 through 2647 were voided. Demands No. 2648 through 2660 and 2662 through 2676 in the amount of $20,853.77 were approved for payment from the General Fund. Demand No. 2661 was voided. OLD BUSINESS Traffic Commission Report The City Manager explained that the report from the Traffic Commission regarding a request to relocate the driveway cut at 33 Crest Road East, is related to Zoning Case No. 353, on the agenda under New Business. The City Manager informed the Council that the applicant, Scott Probst, has filed an appeal of the decision by the Planning Commission and, therefore, it is necessary to set a date to hold a public hearing. It was recommended by staff that the public hearing be held at the Council meeting on March 14, 1988. Mayor Swanson verified that this date was acceptable to the applicant, Mr. Probst. Councilwoman Murdock moved that a public hearing be set for March 14, 1988. Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS - JANUARY 19, 1988 Zoninq Case No 352, Soo Chul Chung, 28 Portuguese Bend Road The City Manager reported that the Planning Commission denied Zoning Case No. 352, a request by Soo Chul Chung for a Conditional Use Permit for a tennis court at 28 Portuguese Bend Road. The Planning Commission found three issues of concern. one issue was the proximity to the trails; secondly, due to the fact that the 65 proposed tennis court would be located below all the surrounding properties, there would be a visual problem from the other properties, which could not be dealt with through landscaping. The third issue is noise, again, due to the fact that the proposed tennis court sits down below the surrounding properties, thus, having an amphitheater effect. Therefore, because of the previously mentioned concerns, the Planning Commission found that it could not recommend approval. Mayor Swanson explained that the customary procedure is that the Planning Commission's actions are reported to the Council, at which time, the Council has the option of taking jurisdiction or letting the Planning Commission's decision stand. The City Manager indicated that the appeal period (20 days from notification of the Planning Commission's decision) for this particular zoning case has not expired, therefore, it is conceivable that the applicant could appeal the Planning Commission's decision. If, that were to be the case, this item would be brought back to the Council; however, at this time, there is no indication of that happening. Zoning Case No. 353, Scott Probst, 33 Crest Road East This item was discussed in conjunction with the Traffic Commission Report under Old Business. As explained by the City Manager, the applicant, Scott Probst, has filed an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision. Therefore, it is necessary to set a date for a public hearing. Councilwoman Murdock moved that a public hearing be set for March 14, 1988, to hear the appeal regarding Zoning Case No. 353. Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Mr. Probst was advised that he should be present at the public hearing. MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Re -Election of Incumbents Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh congratulated Councilmen Heinsheimer and Pernell on their successful campaigns to be re-elected to the City Council; they were unopposed. Finance Committee Meeting Mayor Swanson reported that the Finance Committee met recently. Mr. Courtright, City Treasurer, and Councilwoman Murdock were in attendance. The budget was discussed, and there don't appear to be any problems. Also discussed was the possibility of preparing a short-range financial plan, which it was felt would be in order, so that a plan would be available indicating what future needs the City could be facing, i.e., the improvements to City Hall, and the possibility of cost to the City if the formation of a sewer district were to take place. The Quimby funds were also discussed, and the possibility of purchasing land with those funds. Preparation for Public Hearing on Sewer Feasibility Study Mayor Swanson reported that she has been meeting with the City Manager regarding preparations for the public hearing on the Sewer Feasibility Study, to be held on February 29, 1988. A preliminary agenda should be available at the next Council meeting. In an effort to ensure that the meeting is as informative as possible, a number of technical experts will be asked to be in attendance to answer questions. MATTERS FROM STAFF Wildlife Preservation Committee The City Manager announced the appointments to the Wildlife Preservation Committee and that a Chairman and Vice -Chairman of the Committee have been appointed. The Committee's first meeting is scheduled to be held February 24, 1988, at 7:00 p.m. To date, the Members of the Committee are as follows: Herb Agid, Flavio Bisignano, Tom Duddleson, Don Gales, Christa Hawkins, Pam Munroe, Dotha Welbourn and Arvel Witte. Dr. Witte has been appointed Chairman, and Mr. Gales has been appointed Vice -Chairman. . - 2 - Citizen of the Year Award The City Manager reminded the City Council that the Palos Verdes Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club of the Palos Verdes Peninsula are sponsoring their Thirty -Second Annual Citizen of the Year Award's Dinner, to be held on February 18, 1988, at the Los Verdes Country Club. If any Member of the Council wishes to attend, please inform the staff, who will make the necessary arrangements. De De Hicks has been named this year's Citizen of the Year, and everyone agreed that this was an excellent choice. Mayor Swanson announced that she would be attending the dinner, and presenting Ms. Hicks with a plaque. Sewer Studv The City Manager reported that he spoke with the Consultant today, and was assured that the final report would be delivered tomorrow, Tuesday, February 9. Hopefully, it will be delivered some time this week, afterwhich, an executive summary will be prepared and delivered to Members of the Council for their review. Regional Law Enforcement Meeting City Manager Belanger informed the Council that the Regional Law Enforcement meeting is scheduled to be held Wednesday, February 17, at 8:30 a.m. in the Council Chamber. Councilwoman Murdock reminded the City Manager that the Rolling Hills Community Women's Club is also meeting that morning in the Council Chamber. The City Manager said that the conflict would be resolved; the Regional Law Enforcement meeting would be moved to another location. OPEN AGENDA Since there were no residents present in the audience, there were no public comments on any items not on the agenda. MEETING RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION The meeting was recessed to a closed session at 7:45 p.m. for the purpose of discussing pending litigation. MEETING RECONVENED The meeting was reconvened at 8:15 p.m., after the City Council and City Attorney discussed pending litigation, specifically Radiocall versus the City of Rolling Hills. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Swanson adjourned the meeting at 8:16 p.m. to Monday, February 22, 1988, at 7:30 p.m. APPROVED: Mayor `f City Cle - 3 - r