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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
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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. .
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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
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