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MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
August 14, 1989
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling
Hills was called to order at 7:39 p.m., in the Council Chamber at the.
Administration Building/City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling
Hills, California, by Mayor Leeuwenburgh on Monday, August 14, 1989.
MOLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilman Heinsheimer, Councilwoman Murdock,
Councilwoman Swanson, Mayor Leeuwenburgh
Councilman Pernell (excused)
Terrence L. Belanger
Michael Jenkins_
L. D. Courtright
Ray Hamada
Betty Volkert
Asst. Chief Corbett
Ann Johnson
Frank Hill
Mr. & Mrs. Pertschi
Betsy Raine
City Manager
City Attorney
City Treasurer
City Planner
Deputy City Clerk
L. A. Co. Fire Dept.
Los Angeles Times
Resident
Residents
Resident
Councilwoman Murdock moved that the items on the Consent Calendar
be approved and accepted as presented. Councilwoman Swanson seconded I
the motion, and it carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of a regular meeting of the City Council, held on
July 24, 1989, were approved as written.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Demands Nos. 3880 through 3886, and 3888 through 3926, in the
amount of $55,494.59, were approved for payment from the General
Fund. Demand No. 3887 was voided.
RESOLUTION NO. 596: AUTHORIZING EXCHANGE OF PROP A FUNDS FOR FAU
FUNDS
.Resolution No. 59.6, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE
EXCHANGE OF PROPOSITION A LOCAL RETURN TRANSIT FUNDS TO THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR REGIONAL FEDERAL -AID
URBAN HIGHWAY FUNDS", was approved and adopted.
OLD BUSINESS '
COTTON/BELAND/ASSOCIATES REVISED SCOPE OF WORK FOR GENERAL PLAN
REVISIONS
The City Manager reported that Cotton/Beland/Associates has
submitted a revised work program and schedule, which the Council has
for their information and review. It is anticipated that the final
proposal will be available for the next Council meeting.
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NEW BUSINESS
AGREEMENT WITH EBERTING INCORPORATED FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
The City Manager reported that Corwin Eberting of Eberting
Incorporated has submitted, for the Council's review and action, a
Standard Form Agreement for Architectural Services related to the
remodeling of the City Hall/Administration Building.
The City Attorney indicated that he would prefer a different
contract form, one that is not so heavily biased in favor of the
architect.
Councilwoman Swanson moved to approve, in concept, a mutually
acceptable agreement to be drafted by legal counsel and based on
staff's recommendation that the cost, at this point in time, not
exceed $5,000.00, which should be sufficient to cover the cost of the
development of the plans and drawings related to the proposed
remodeling project. Councilman Heinsheimer seconded the motion, and
it carried unanimously.
If possible, staff is to return with the final agreed upon
contract form at the next City Council meeting, for final approval.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS - AUGUST 5, 1989
ZONING CASE NO. 396. MARION RUTH. 5 OUTRIDER ROAD
This is a request for a variance to encroach into the front yard
setback to provide a location for a future stable, and a request for a
site plan review for a proposed residential reconstruction on the site
at 5 Outrider Road, Lot 80 -EF. After two public hearings and a field
investigation of the site, the Planning Commission voted to approve
this request.
After reviewing the plans, the Council expressed concerns
regarding the encroachment into the front yard setback to construct a
stable.
Councilwoman Swanson moved that the City Council take
jurisdiction of Zoning Case No. 396, a request for a variance to the
front yard setback to allow for the construction of a stable and a
request for a site plan review for the proposed residential
reconstruction on the site. Councilwoman Murdock seconded the motion,
and it carried unanimously.
Mayor Leeuwenburgh directed that a public hearing regarding this
matter be scheduled for August 28, 1989, at 7:30 p.m.
ZONING CASE NO. 398. HANSPETER PERTSCHI. 15 MIDDLERIDGE LANE NORTH
This is a request for a variance to encroach into the
nonconforming front yard setback to construct an addition to the
existing nonconforming structure at 15 Middleridge Lane North, Lot
6 -MR. After conducting two public hearings and taking a field trip to
the site, the Planning Commission unanimously voted to approve this
request.
The report of approval by thePlanning Commission was received
i and accepted for the file.
ZONING CASE NO. 399. JAMES HYNES. 18.CHUCKWAGON ROAD
The Planning Commission reports to the City Council approval of
Zoning Case No. 399, a request for a variance to encroach into the
nonconforming side yard setback to construct an addition to the
existing nonconforming structure at 18 Chuckwagon Road, Lot 6-CRB.
The report of approval was received and accepted for the file.
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ZONING CASE NO. 407.,--IVANO STAMEGNA. 4 MORGAN LANr
This is a request for a Conditional Use Permit for a guest house,
and a request for a Site Plan Review to determine the compatibility of
the proposed guest house at 4 Morgan Lane, Lot 170 -7 -MS. After
conducting two public hearings and a field investigation of the site,
the Planning Commission voted to approve this request.
The Planning Commission's
accepted for the file.
OPEN AGENDA
report. of approval was received and
No one spoke under the Open Agenda.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF PENINSULA CITIES RE: TRUCK REGULATIONS
Mayor Leeuwenburgh reported that the Mayor's of the four
Peninsula. cities met to discuss the issue of placing restrictions and
regulations on heavy trucks using the Palos Verdes Peninsula roadways.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
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MEETING TO DISCUSS TRUCK REGULATIONS
The City Manager informed the Council that the staffs of the four
Peninsula cities will be meeting on August 17, to discuss current and
future traffic problems related to heavy trucks, and proposed
regulations and limitations that may be imposed on heavy trucks using
the Peninsula roadways.
INTRODUCTION OF CITY PLANNER
The City Manager introduced Ray Hamada, the City's new Principal
Planner.
TMWAGE PARTIES
The City Manager briefed the Council on recent problems that have
occurred due to unsupervised teenage parties, and how they have been
resolved, i.e., new regulations that the Rolling Hills Community
Association have adopted to specifically address this matter.
DRAFT RESOLUTION INCREASING THE CITY'S PLANNING/ZONING FEES
The City Manager informed the Council that at the next meeting a
resolution proposing to increase the City's Planning and Zoning fees
will be placed on the agenda for discussion.
Councilwoman Swanson noted that she would like staff to provide a
comparison of fees charged by the other surrounding cities.
PROPOSED FILMING ORDINANCE
The City Manager indicated that at the Council's next meeting a
revised draft filming ordinance, incorporating the comments of the
Council, will be presented for review and discussion.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE
The City Manager explained that a proposed amendment to the
City's animal control ordinance, to provide stronger sanctions for
animal nuisances, will be presented to the Council for their review
and comments, at the next meeting.
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Councilwoman Swanson requested that staff, in reviewing the
animal control ordinance, specifically study the problem of dogs
running in packs and possible solutions to the problem.
CLOSED SESSION
A Closed Session was not required.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Leeuwenburgh adjourned the meeting at 8:28 p.m.
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