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11/13/1989360 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA November 13, 1989 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order at 7:33 p.m., in the Council Chamber at the Administration Building/City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California, by Mayor Leeuwenburgh on Monday, November 13, 1989. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: Councilman Heinsheimer, Councilwoman Swanson, Mayor Leeuwenburgh Councilwoman Murdock (excused), Councilman Pernell (excused) Terrence L. Belanger L. D. Courtright Betty Volkert Capt. Dennis Gillard Fire Chief Corbett Ann Johnson Marie Montgomery Frank Hill City Manager City Treasurer Deputy City Clerk Lomita Sheriff's Station L. A. Co. Fire Department Los Angeles Times Daily Breeze Resident Mayor Leeuwenburgh requested that the minutes of October 10, 1989, and of October 18, 1989, be removed from the Consent Calendar and held on the agenda until the Councilmembers that were present at those meetings are able to be in attendance. Councilwoman Swanson moved that the remaining items on the Consent Calendar be approved and accepted as presented. Councilman Heinsheimer seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. fV!241 a* i�3fl1U9f;WWF WM The minutes of a regular meeting of the City Council on October 9, 1989, and of an adjourned meeting on October 23, 1989, were approved as written. PAYMENT OF BILLS Demands Nos. 4090 through 4129, in the amount of $30,626.77, were approved for payment from the General Fund. Demand No. 4130 was voided. FINANCIAL STATEMENT The Financial Statement for September, 1989, was accepted as presented. Council's 'l OLD BUSINESS There were no matters of Old Business for the consideration. NEW BUSINESS PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS - OCTOBER 17, 1989 ZONING CASE NO. 403. STEVE CALHOUN. 2864 PALOS VERDES DRIVE NORTH The City Manager reported that this is a request for a Variance to encroach into the side yard setback to construct a retaining wall, November 13, 1989 3s" and a request for a Site Plan Review to determine the compatibility of the proposed new residence with the site at 2864 Palos Verdes Drive North, Lot 992-A-RH. Subsequent to several public hearings and an on-site investigation of the subject property, the Planning Commission voted to grant the request for side yard variance, and to approve the site development plan, pursuant to Exhibit "A" of Zoning Case No. 403. Mayor Leeuwenburgh reminded staff that the Traffic Commission, when considering the proposed driveway for this development, requested that the vegetation in the front easement be cleared for sight distance purposes. The City Manager assured the Council that this requirement had been noted and would be performed, as requested by the Traffic Commission. There were no additional comments from the Council, and the report of approval was received for the file. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS,- OCTOBER 27, 1989 00. REGULATIONS RE: JOGGERS, T_� The City Manager reported that at their meeting on Friday, Lo October 27, 1989, the Traffic Commission discussed the problem that has been reported regarding joggers, both resident and non-resident, m that jog along Crest Road. Complaints include: jogging several persons abreast; jogging in the middle of the roadway; wearing dark Q colored clothes that are difficult to see and that do not have reflective material. attached; and, jogging with dogs. After discussing the matter, the Traffic Commission took action to recommend. the following to the City Council: 1. That the .rules for joggers be published in the City: newsletter. 2. That staff compose and send a letter to each residence, describing the jogging related problems and the current jogging rules, with a request the the jogging rules by obeyed. 3. That a copy of the above letter be distributed to non-resident joggers upon entering the City. 4. That reflective tape be made available to residents, upon request. The City Manager noted that the rules for joggers has recently been published in the City Newsletter. Councilwoman Swanson suggested that, if acceptable to the Community Association, the reflective tape be made available at each entry gate, to both residents and non-residents. Councilwoman Swanson moved approval of the Traffic Commission's recommendations, with the amendment as noted above. Councilman Heinsheimer seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL RECYCLING SEMINAR Councilwoman Swanson announced that there is a seminar scheduled for March 9 and 10, 1990, regarding recycling issues. She felt that attendance to this seminar should be encouraged. AOMD REGULATIONS Councilwoman Swanson commented that the new Air Quality Management District regulations, as they pertain to cities, are very complex and have many requirements. She stressed the importance of staff familiarizing themselves with these requirements, and of the Councilmembers reviewing the new regulations. - 2 - 362 November 13, 1989 FALSE ALARM REGULATIONS AND FEES Councilwoman Swanson commented on the letter in the weekly information packet, from the Administrative Intern at the City of Rancho Palos Verdes to the Rolling Hills City Manager, addressing the issue of false alarm fees. In her opinion, that letter was for informational purposes only, and the City of Rolling Hills should not consider changing its fees. The City Manager explained that the intent is to develop a model ordinance, from the Sheriff's perspective and for enforcement purposes. The specific fee amount would be determined by each individual community. PALOS VERDES ESTATES' BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Mayor Leeuwenburgh announced that she attended the City of Palos Verdes Estates Fiftieth Birthday closing ceremonies, and enjoyed it very much. MATTERS FROM STAFF RECYCLING PROGRAM The City Manager informed the Council that he would be meeting with the District Manager of Browning-Ferris Industries, probably next week, to discuss formulating a recycling program. Councilwoman Swanson suggested that, as part of the recycling program, residents be advised about composting. DISASTER PREPAREDNESS EXERCISE At the request of the Mayor, Captain Dennis Gillard, of the Lomita Sheriff's Station, gave a brief overview of the County -wide Disaster Preparedness Exercise. All the cities on the Peninsula participated in the exercise, as well as representatives from the Fire Department. In general, the exercise went quite well. It was recognized that communications could be affected, and that it would be necessary to have the support of all the ham radio operators in the area. ANNUAL HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE The City's Annual Holiday Open House was scheduled for Monday, December 18, 1989. It was the consensus of the Council to leave the decision on which caterer to use to the Mayor. OPEN AGENDA Mayor Leeuwenburgh invited anyone from the audience to address the Council on any matter not on the agenda. No one spoke under the Open Agenda. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION The meeting was recessed at 8:03 p.m. to Closed Session. CLOSED SESSION A Closed Session was held for the purpose of discussing personnel matters. MEETING RECONVENED The meeting was reconvened at 8:23 p.m. - 3 - November 13, 1989 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Leeuwenburgh adjourned the meeting at 8:24 p.m. IAPPROVED: Mayor - 4 - City Clerk 3 63"