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8/14/1989334 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. 335 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. - 2 - 336 [1 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 a 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. - 3 - 337 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. APPROVED: 00 m Mayor a - 4 - City Clerk