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12/11/19893'6,9'. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA December 11, 1989 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order at 7:34 p.m., in the Council Chamber at the City Hall/Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California, by Mayor.Leeuwenburgh on Monday, December 11, 1989. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilman Heinsheimer, Councilwoman Murdock, Councilman Pernell, Councilwoman Swanson, Mayor Leeuwenburgh ABSENT: None 00 7' ALSO PRESENT: Terrence L. Belanger City Manager Carol Lynch Asst. City Attorney Betty Volkert Deputy City Clerk m Fire Chief Corbett L. A. Co. Fire Dept. Q Ann Johnson Los Angeles Times Marie Montgomery Daily Breeze George Shaw Architect Roy Campbell Resident Michael Gray Property Owner Frank Hill Resident Mr. & Mrs. Joe Hummel Residents Mr. & Mrs. Robertson Residents Mr. & Mrs. Vinter Residents CONSENT CALENDAR The Council requested that the minutes of November 27, 1989, be removed from the Consent Calendar, and held on the agenda. Councilwoman Swanson moved that the remaining items on the Consent Calendar be approved and accepted as presented. Councilwoman Murdock seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 0 The minutes of a regular meeting of the City Council, held on November 27, 1989, were held on the agenda. PAYMENT OF BILLS Demands Nos. 4163 through 4177, and 4179 through 4202, in the amount of $112,876.69, were approved for payment from the General Fund. Demand No. 4178 was voided. RESOLUTION NO. 599 Resolution No. 599, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL IN ZONING CASE NO. 39611, was unanimously passed, approved, and adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 600 Resolution No. 600, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 1990, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES", was unanimously passed, approved, and adopted. 370 DECEMBER 11, 1989 RESOLUTION NO. 601 Resolution No. 601, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 199011, was unanimously passed, approved, and adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 602 Resolution No. 602, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 199011, was unanimously passed, approved, and adopted. a4 91 Wii,"4zI*R There were no matters of Old Business for the Council to consider. NEW BUSINESS REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS - NOVEMBER 14, 1989 ZONING CASE NO. 404, MICHAEL GRAY, 2 MORGAN LANE The City Manager reported that Zoning Case No. 404 is a request for a Conditional Use Permit for a tennis court and pool house, and for Site Plan Review for the proposed tennis court and pool house at 2 Morgan Lane. Subsequent to several public hearings and a field trip to the site, the Planning Commission voted to grant a Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review approval for the pool house. Additionally, the Planning Commission voted to deny the request for a Conditional Use Permit for a tennis court. There was no further discussion. The City Council accepted the Planning Commission's report, and received it for the file. ZONING CASE NO. 408. ROBERT MOORE. 11 MIDDLERIDGE LANE NORTH The City Manager explained that Zoning Case No. 408 is a request for a Variance to the front yard and side yard setback for the construction of additions to the existing nonconforming structure, and a request for a Site Plan Review for the proposed additions at 11 Middleridge Lane North. Following two public hearings and an on-site investigation of this property, the Planning Commission voted to grant the request for a Variance to the front yard and side yard setbacks, and to grant Site Plan Review approval for Zoning Case No. 408. The Planning Commission's report of approval was accepted by the City Council, and received for the file. ZONING CASE NO. 409, GARNET CUMMING. 34 SADDLEBACK ROAD Zoning Case No. 409 is a request for a Conditional Use Permit for the conversion of the existing stable to a Guest House at 34, Saddleback Road. After conducting two public hearings and field trip to the site, the Planning Commission voted to grant a Conditional Use Permit for the proposed Guest House, subject to conditions outlined in the Resolution of Approval. - 2 - DECEMBER 11, 1989 3'71 There was no additional discussion of this matter. The City Council accepted the report of the Planning Commission, and it was received for the file. PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED URGENCY ORDINANCE ADOPTING UNIFORM BUILDING CODE The City Manager explained that the proposed ordinance is for the purpose of adopting, by reference, Uniform Building Code in addition to the Los Angeles County Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes. The proposed ordinance also reflects a change in the City's current roofing regulations. The type of roofing required would change from Class "B" to Class "A", as well as the manner in which a roof is fastened to the supporting roof structure. It is suggested that the proposed ordinance be adopted as an co urgency ordinance -since State law requires that the Uniform Building Code be no later than December 31, 1989. As an urgency ordinance, two readings would not be required. L Mayor Leeuwenburgh opened the public hearing, and invited m comments from the audience. Q No one spoke on this matter, and Mayor Leeuwenburgh closed the public hearing. Councilman Pernell moved adoption of Urgency Ordinance No. U-52, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1988 EDITION, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO; LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, ELECTRICAL CODE, TITLE 27; THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1988 EDITION, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO; THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 1988 EDITION, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO; ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO SAID CODES, READOPTING PORTIONS OF TITLE 15 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF", and that reading in full be waived. Councilwoman Swanson seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL THANK YOU TO STAFF Mayor Leeuwenburgh commended staff on their agenda and newsletter preparation by use of the desktop publishing software. The City Manager pointed out that the City Treasurer, Larry Courtright, is the individual responsible for the procurement and implementation of the appropriate software, and for the training of the staff. The Council requested that a letter of appreciation be sent to Mr. Courtright. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES MEETING Mayor Leeuwenburgh reported that she and Councilwoman Swanson attended the League of California Cities meeting last week, and that Mr. Jim VanHorn was unanimously elected to the LAFCO position. THANK YOU LETTERS RECEIVED Mayor Leeuwenburgh announced that the City has received letters of thanks from Dr. Erickson and Mary Hall for the plaques that were presented to them by the City for the Educator of the Year. REGIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT MEETING Councilwoman Murdock reported that the Regional Law Enforcement Committee met last week, and the major topic of discussion was a - 3 - 0 3'72 DECEMBER 11, 1989 proposal by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes that the Peninsula cities adopt uniform false alarm ordinances. The matter was held on the agenda for future discussion. MATTERS FROM STAFF RECYCLING PROGRAM The. City Manager informed the Council that this matter would be on the agenda for discussion at one of their meetings in January. DRIVING -UNDER -THE -INFLUENCE PROGRAM The City Manager reported that, as in the past, the Sheriff's Department would be conducting their Driving -Under -The -Influence (DUI) Program during the Christmas and New Year's holidays. CREST ROAD REPAVING Crest Road is in the process of being repaved, from the Crenshaw gate eastward to Eastfield Drive. Traffic Operations has been scheduled to restripe and repaint Crest Road immediately after it is repaved. Following the restriping, Crest Road will also be reflectorized. The City Manager also informed the Council that Johns Canyon has been striped, and will be reflectorized. PUBLIC HEARING ON REVISED GENERAL PLAN & DRAFT EIR The City Manager advised the Council that the Planning Commission will be conducting a public hearing on the Revised General Plan and on the "Draft" Environmental Impact Report for the General Plan Update and Zoning Ordinance, at their meeting tomorrow night. Subsequently, this matter will come before the City Council at their meeting in I January. CATV The City Manager reported that the City of Rolling Hills has been approved for inclusion in the 1990 capital budget of the Cable Television Company, for the installation of the basic infrastructure. TENNIS COURT LIGHTING The City Manager explained that the Rolling Hills Tennis Club has asked the City to consider the installation of court lighting on court no. 1, which is now unlighted. The reason for their request is due to the increase in the use of the tennis courts, and to further expand nighttime playing opportunities. The property owners in the immediate vicinity of the tennis courts were notified of the Tennis Club's court lighting proposal. Two neighboring property owners (Mr. Zuehlke and Mr. Gage) expressed strenuous objections to the proposal. The installation of light on court no. 1 will not contribute significantly to the ambient light impact that currently exists when courts nos. 2 and 3 are in use during darkness. The state-of-the-art in tennis court lighting design is such that the light "spillover" outside the court is less than six feet (61). The noise impact from an additional lighted court will not be significantly greater than that which already exists on courts 2 and 3 during their use at nighttime. The cost of lighting court no. 1 is estimated to be approximately $8,500.00 to $9,000.00. The Tennis Club would share in this cost. Councilwoman Swanson confirmed with the City Manager that this would be a capital expenditure. Furthermore, the City Manager - 4 - 7 00 7-1 LO .7 m a DECEMBER 11, 1989 3'7.3 explained that the maintenance cost would be defrayed by means of a metered box. Councilwoman Swanson questioned if there was adequate screening of court no. 1. The City Manager explained that the court is completely screened on the east, south, and west. It is only slightly visible on the north side, from courts nos. 2 and 3. There was a question raised about the distance to the nearest residence. The City Manager indicated that the nearest residence is in excess of one hundred feet (1001), and that the stable is the nearest structure to the court. Mrs. Joyce Robertson, 3 Reata Lane, addressed the Council and spoke to this matter. She reiterated the reasons for the Tennis Club's request, i.e., increased use, especially during the evening. Mrs. Robertson pointed out that Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday evenings are especially critical as there are many evening tennis activities on these days. Councilman Heinsheimer suggested that, with the improvement in the state-of-the-art lighting, perhaps the totality of light emitted could be reduced. Following discussion on this issue, the Mayor asked that the Council Sub -committee, consisting of Councilman Pernell and Councilwoman Swanson, research available state-of-the-art court lighting, and work with the President of the Tennis Club and with the surrounding neighbors. The Sub -committee is to report back to the Council once they have completed their research and met with the appropriate parties. Councilwoman Murdock also suggested that it be researched and determined whether there was previously a promise, guarantee, or understanding that was reached with the surrounding neighbors when courts 2 and 3 were constructed and lighted. This should be taken into consideration as well. OPEN AGENDA Mayor Leeuwenburgh invited the public to speak on any topic not specified on the agenda. DRAIN TO KLONDIKE CANYON Mr. Roy Campbell, 3 Runningbrand Road, spoke to the Council about a new drain that is being constructed on Crest Road, near 33 Crest Road East. He explained that the residents in the Flying Triangle have very serious concerns, and want to be assured that this drain will be conducted outside of Rolling Hills, to the drain in Rancho Palos Verdes, and will not be terminated at the bottom of the Probst property. Mayor Leeuwenburgh explained that this drain belongs to the Rolling Hills Community Association and not to the City. It is her understanding that a suggestion has been made that a Water Hazard Abatement District be formed. The Mayor informed Mr. Campbell that the City's Geotechnical Sub -committee has been activated, consisting of Councilman Heinsheimer and Councilman Pernell, who will be working with those residents concerned about this matter. The City Manager commented that the purpose of the drain, as he understands it, is to conduct as much drainage as possible to the main Klondike Canyon. Mayor Leeuwenburgh informed Mr. Campbell that the residents need to prepare and present a proposal to the City Council for the formation of a Water Hazard Abatement District, if this is the way that they wish to proceed. - 5 - 374 DECEMBER 11, 1989 The Mayor suggested that the* concerned residents advise the Rolling Hills Community Association of their concerns. PLANNING COMMISSION Mr. Michael Gray, property owner of 2 Morgan Lane, criticized the Planning Commission's handling of his zoning case. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION Mayor Leeuwenburgh recessed the meeting at 8:36 p.m. to a Closed Session. _ CLOSED SESSION A Closed Session was held for the purpose of discussing personnel matters. MEETING RECONVENED The meeting was reconvened at 9:15 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Leeuwenburgh adjourned the meeting at 9:16 p.m., to Monday, December 18, 1989, at 4:30 p.m. APPROVED: Mayor - 6 - City Clerk