3/13/1989MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
March 13, 1989
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills
was called to order in the Council Chamber at the Administration
Building/City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California,
by Mayor Murdock at 7:36 p.m., Monday, March 13, 1989.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilman Heinsheimer, Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh,
Councilman Pernell, Mayor Murdock
ABSENT: Councilwoman Swanson (excused)
00 ALSO PRESENT: Terrence L. Belanger City Manager
Michael Jenkins City Attorney
LO L. D. Courtright City Treasurer
—� Betty Volkert Deputy City Clerk
Ann Johnson Los Angeles Times
m Linda Cigliano Resident
Q Frank Hill Resident
Silver Martin Resident
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilman Pernell moved that the items on the Consent Calendar be
approved and accepted as presented. Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh seconded
the motion, and it carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of a regular meeting of the City Council, held on
February 27, 1989, were approved and accepted as written.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Demands Nos. 3536 through 3567, in the amount of $23,612.44, were
approved for payment from the General Fund.
OLD BUSINESS
There were no items of old business.
NEW BUSINESS
REOUEST BY CABALLEROS FOR NEW FENCE FOR HESSE'S GAP RIDING RING,
The Caballeros have requested funds from the City to complete the
renovation of the Hesse's Gap riding ring. A representative from the
Caballeros contacted the City Manager about the riding ring renovation
that the organization had undertaken. She indicated that Caballeros
had completed ring improvements and landscaping improvements at the
Clif Hix ring. The representative also indicated that renovation work
had begun at the Hesse's Gap ring. A request was made for the City to
purchase fencing material, at a cost of $5,887.80, so that the fence
could be replaced. It was later learned that the fence had been
removed by the Caballeros without the knowledge of the City.
Councilman Pernell indicated that the Council would have to have a
written estimate of the scope of the project as,a whole, including a
plan showing what work has been undertaken and what work is proposed.
Furthermore, Councilman Pernell commented that the Council wishes to
cooperate with and support the goals of the Caballeros.
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The City Attorney pointed out that the Rolling Hills Community
Association has legal possession and control of the riding rings, under
their lease with the City. Therefore, the Association must give their
permission and, perhaps, should have the work done under their
authority, regardless of who pays for the work. However, if the City
were to contribute financially, there would have to be assurances that
whoever performs the work has the necessary insurance, Workers'
Compensation, and performance bond. If they are not bonded, then,
payment would have to be made so that everyone was protected.
Mayor Murdock commented that the City would be willing to
contribute to the project once all assurances are made and a complete
proposal presented.
Councilman Pernell indicated that he would be willing to work with
the Caballeros, the Community Association, and the City Manager to
expedite this matter.
The City Attorney noted that a warrant could be prepared and placed
on the next register if all the necessary paperwork were prepared in
the interim, so that there would be no further delay.
The Council indicated that if agreement could be reached between
the Caballeros, the Rolling Hills Community Association, and the City,
the City would be willing to support the purchase of the fencing
material.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONING CASE NO. 374. STEPHEN TAUS. 7 OPEN BRAND ROAD
Zoning Case No. 374 is a request for a Conditional Use Permit for a
guest house, where the guest house would be the result of a conversion
of an existing stable. Also shown on the plan is a 200 square foot
footprint for a future stable, and this is calculated into the lot
coverage calculations. The theoretical access to that proposed future
stable is proposed to be provided along the westerly property line.
This matter is before the Council as a report of approval from the
Planning Commission on a split vote of 3 to 2. Subsequently, the
Council took jurisdiction of this matter, conducted a public hearing at
their last meeting on February 27, and conducted an on-site
investigation on March 7. The public hearing was then continued to
this evening.
Councilman Pernell commented that, personally, he doubts that a
feasible access could be provided to the proposed stable site.
Furthermore, the staking was not adequate and it was not possible to
determine exactly where the proposed stable is intended to be located.
Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh generally concurred with Councilman
Pernell's comments.
Mayor Murdock commented that if the Council were to consider a
relocation of the stable and the conversion to a guest house, there
would have to be stipulations that would require this applicant to make
a feasible access to the new stable location. It appears that the only
way that this could possibly be accomplished would be to remove a
utility pole and grade the property, which seems to be contrary to the
best interests of this and the surrounding properties.
The City Attorney suggested that perhaps the Council request that
the County Engineer investigate the site to determine the feasibility
and difficulty in creating an access to the proposed stable site, as
well as the potential liability involved in situating the proposed
stable at the location indicated.
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ZONING CASE NO. 377. I.S.C.O. (IVANO STAMEGNA). 4 MORGAN LANE
Zoning Case No. 377 is a request for Conditional Use Permits for a
guest house and tennis court. This matter is before the Council on an
appeal, filed by the applicant, of the Planning Commission's denial.
The applicant's architect, Mr. Jim Marquez, submitted a letter
requesting a continuation of this matter to the March 27 meeting, so
that proposed modifications to the site plan can be completed and
submitted for the Council's review. It's believed that the proposed
modifications will indicate a relocation of the.guest house from the
north side to the south side of the property, a reduction of the tennis
court footprint, a larger proposed stable located at the rear of the
property, and a recomputation of the lot coverage.
The Council discussed, at length, with the City Attorney the policy
and procedures regarding consideration of revised plans and at what
point it might be appropriate for the Council to remand significantly
revised plans back to the Planning Commission, i.e., at what point are
revised plans considered to be a new submittal. There was concern
expressed that an applicant may interpret the Council's continued
consideration as encouragement and an implied eventual approval.
Councilman Pernell moved that the applicant's request for
continuance be granted and that this matter be continued to the City
Council meeting on April 24. Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh seconded the
motion, and the motion carried unanimously.
OPEN AGENDA
The Mayor invited input from the audience on any matter not
specified on the agenda. There were no matters brought before the
Council.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
There were no additional matters presented by Members of the City
Council.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
COUNCIL RETREAT
The City Manager reminded the Councilmembers of the retreat to be
held at Lake Arrowhead, March 17 - 18. This will be a regular
adjourned meeting. There will be a briefing book delivered to each
Councilmember before March 17.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney and City Manager indicated that an Executive
Session was not necessary.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Murdock adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m., to 4:30 p.m. on
Friday, March 17, 1989, at 285 Cedar G1 n, California.
City Clerk
APPROVED:
Mayor
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