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MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
November 27, 1989
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A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling
Hills was called to order at 7:36 p.m., in the Council Chamber at the
City Hall/Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling
Hills, California, by Mayor Leeuwenburgh on Monday, November 27, 1989.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilwoman Murdock, Councilman Pernell,
Councilwoman Swanson, Mayor Leeuwenburgh
ABSENT: Councilman Heinsheimer (excused)
ALSO PRESENT:
CONSENT CALENDAR
Terrence L. Belanger
Michael Jenkins
L. D. Courtright
Betty Volkert
Fire Chief Corbett
Captain Gene Wolfe
Chief Rene Rigaud
Glenn Cutler
Bill Marshall
Ann Johnson
Jim Brogdon
Frank Hill
John Pollock
Councilwoman Swanson moved that the
be approved and accepted as presented.
the motion, and it carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
City Manager
City Attorney
City Treasurer
Deputy City Clerk
L.A. Co. Fire Dept.
L.A. Co. Fire Dept.
L.A. Co. Fire Dept.
Guest
Guest
Los Angeles Times
Resident
Resident
Resident
items on the Consent Calendar
Councilman Pernell seconded
The minutes of an adjourned meeting held on October 10, 1989, an
adjourned meeting held on October 18, 1989, and a regular meeting held
on November 13, 1989, were approved as written.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Demands Nos. 4131 through 4162, in the amount of $34,754.08, were
approved for payment from the General Fund.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
The Financial Statement for the month of October, 1989, was
accepted as presented.
OLD BUSINESS
There were no matters of Old Business for the Council's
consideration.
NEW BUSINESS
PRESENTATION ON FIRE -SAFE ROOFING
Assistant Fire Chief James Corbett introduced Chief Rene Rigaud,
Captain Gene Wolfe, Mr. Glenn Cutler, Executive Director for the
Committee for Fire -Safe Roofing, and Mr. Bill Marshall, Regional
Manager of the Asphalt Roofing Association.
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Assistant Fire Chief Corbett explained that the presentation this
evening is in response to the City Council's request for additional
information pertaining to the advantages of the City upgrading their
Class "B" roofing regulation.
Mr. Cutler showed a video illustrating various types of roofing
materials and their classifications. Also, samples of various roofing
materials were displayed.
A lengthy discussion followed on the benefits of the various
types of roofing materials, their relative costs, construction
processes, and comparative weights.
Assistant Fire Chief Corbett stated that an upgrade to Class "A"
would provide the maximum prevention and protection possible.
Chief Rigaud informed the Council that the wood bark chips that
CO are spread on the ground are extremely flammable._
7.1 Councilwoman Swanson remarked that chips are spread onto the
LO equestrian trails, and suggested that the Community Association be
—) advised of their flammable characteristics.
CO Councilman Pernell commented that this is a very important,
Q on-going issue. He suggested that this matter be discussed with the
Planning Commission.
Chief Rigaud also advised the Council that the criteria for
re -roofing should specify removal of the old roof. There have been
instances where tile roofs have caught on fire because the old wood
roof was not removed.
Mr. Marshall explained the process for the treatment of wood
shakes to make them fire -retardant. However, not all treatments meet
established standards. Underwriter Laboratories issues a label that
specifies a time period for which a material has been for its
fire -retardant qualities, e.g., a particular product may have a label
.indicating that it has passed the 5 -year, 10 -year, or 15 -year test for
fire-retardancy.
The City Manager suggested that the code could specify the number
of years that the roofing material must retain its fire -retardant
qualities.
Captain Wolfe pointed out that, to date, there have been no wood
roofs that have passed the Class "A" testing.
Assistant Fire Chief Corbett recommended that whatever criteria
is established, it should relate to the rating classification and not
to the type of material.
Mr. Michael Jenkins, City Attorney, informed the Council that
California State law requires that the City must re -adopt the County
Building Code before the end of the year. However, the County Code is
not ready, at this time. Therefore, the City will have to adopt the
County's existing code, including any revisions by the County up to
the date that the City adopts the Code by reference. State law also
requires that the City adopt any modifications or deviations from the
County's Universal Building Code at the same time that the County's
Code is adopted by reference. Thus, Mr. Jenkins suggested that the
Council may wish to consider its modifications now, and have this on
the agenda for the December 11th meeting.
Captain Wolfe pointed out that the term "fire -retardant" will no
longer be found in the UBC, and, therefore, the City must specify a
type of classification.
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After some discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that
the City's roofing requirement should be upgraded to require Class "A"
type roofing materials.
OPEN AGENDA
Mayor Leeuwenburgh invited comments from the audience on any
matter not specified on the Agenda.
Mr. John Pollock, 6 Eucalyptus Lane, addressed the Council on the
matter of undergrounding the utilities between his property and the
Espinas property. He informed the Council that there has been no
progress, and would like to know what the holdup is and how to
proceed.
The Mayor informed Mr. Pollock that the Council could not take
any action on this matter tonight, due to the Brown Act. Councilwoman
Swanson suggested that a response be given to Mr. Pollock at a later
date.
Mr. James Brogdon, 5 Maverick Lane, commented on the presentation
on the various fire -safe roofing materials, and asked if there is a
list available specifying which ones are acceptable to the
Architectural Committee. Mayor Leeuwenburgh suggested that Mr.
Brogdon contact the Community Association Manager.
NEW BUSINESS - CONTINUED
MATTER OF ANNEXATION OF EASTVIEW AREA INTO PVPUSD
The City Manager reported that the City of Rancho Palos Verdes
has requested that, in an effort to show unanimous support from all
the cities on the Peninsula, the City consider adopting a resolution
indicating its support for the inclusion of residents of the Eastview
area of Rancho Palos Verdes into the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified
School District.
This matter was discussed at some length. The proposed
annexation of the Eastview area into the Palos Verdes Peninsula
Unified School District is being initiated strictly by the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes and not the School District.
It was the Council's decision to take no action on this request,
and received it for informational purposes.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AWARDS
Mayor Leeuwenburgh remarked that there seems to be an increased
number of recipients of various awards, and the City's policy of
presenting plaques has become very costly. She asked staff to
research the cost associated with each plaque, and suggested that the
Council consider another form of recognition, e.g., a proclamation or
resolution.
MISSING "STOP" SIGN
Mayor Leeuwenburgh reported that the "Stop" sign is missing at
the corner of Hackamore and Eastfield Drive, northbound.
CATV
Councilwoman Swanson asked for a status report on cable
television. She suggested that Mr. Fowler be invited to attend a
meeting in January to give a status report.
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LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES MEETING, -
Councilwoman Swanson announced that at the next League of
California Cities meeting they will be discussing the election of the
replacement to Nell Mirels LAFCO position. She recommended that our
representative support the candidate that Mrs. Mirels is endorsing,
since he represents the point of view of the small city.
EARTH DAY
Councilman Pern ell announced that Earth Day 1990 will be April
22, 1990, and suggested that a notice be published in the newsletter,
in addition to periodical environmental tips.
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
The Mayor requested that an article on crime prevention and a
synopsis of the. City's crime report be published occasionally in the
QQ newsletter.
'oLo MATTERS FROM STAFF
RECYCLING PROGRAM
Q The City Manager reported that he had a discussion with the;
District Manager of Browning-Ferris Industries on a recycling!
program. He indicated that he would prepare a recycling proposal and!
present it to the City Council at their second meeting in January.
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Councilwoman Swanson requested that the City Manager be prepared;
to discuss the State mandated requirements at the same time that the,
recycling proposal is presented.
GENERAL PLAN
Mayor Leeuwenburgh asked for an update on the status of the
General Plan. The City Manager reported that the "Draft" General Plan
has been provided to the Planning Commissioners, and they will be
conducting a public hearing on this matter on December 12, 1989. The
Noise Element is currently being prepared. Staff is continuing to
receive comments from the General Plan Advisory Committee, Community
Association Board of Directors, the City Attorney, and the Planning
Commissioners.
WILDLIFE COMMITTEE
The City Manager reported that the Wildlife Preservation
Committee has informed staff that they have released pheasants into
the community, and they are tagged with green leg bands.
WASTEWATER DISPOSAL MEETING,
The City Manager announced that there will be a Wastewater
Disposal Committee meeting, tentatively scheduled for December 13,
1989.
CVJPIA BOARD MEETING
The City Manager announced that he would be out of the office
Thursday, November 30, and Friday, December 11 1989, to attend the
annual Coachella Valley Joint Powers Insurance Authority Board
meeting.
ADOPTION OF COUNTY BUILDING AND SAFETY CODE & UNIVERSAL BUILDING CODE,
Mr. Michael Jenkins advised the Council to simply review and
discuss the draft ordinance that will be on the December 11 agenda,
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and adopt the ordinance at their adjourned meeting on December 18,
1989.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was recessed at 9:54 p.m., for the purpose of
conducting a Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION
A Closed Session was held for the purpose of discussing personnel
matters.
MEETING RECONVENED
The meeting was reconvened at 10:25 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Leeuwenburgh adjourned the meeting at 10:26 p.m., to
Monday, December 11, 1989, at 7:30 p.m.
APPROVED:
Mayor
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