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11/27/1989364 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA November 27, 1989 . 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. 30' November 27, 1989 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. - 2 - November 27, 1989 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. - 3 - 3gl November 27, 1989 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. F 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, - 4 - November 27, 1989 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 - 5 - City Clerk 1