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2/12/1990n MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA February 12, 1990 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, February 12, 1990. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilman Heinsheimer, Councilwoman Murdock, Councilman Pernell, Councilwoman Swanson, Mayor Leeuwenburgh ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: CONSENT CALENDAR None Terrence L. Belanger Michael Jenkins Ray Hamada L. D. Courtright Capt. Dennis Gillard Ann Johnson Frank Hill Bill Peters David Stone City Manager City Attorney Principal Planner City Treasurer Lomita Sheriff's Station Los Angeles Times Resident Resident Resident The minutes of an adjourned joint meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission, held on January 29, 1990, were pulled from the Consent Calendar and held on the agenda. Councilman Pernell moved approval of the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Councilman Heinsheimer seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of a regular meeting of the City Council on January 22, 1990, were approved and accepted as written. PAYMENT OF BILLS Demands Nos. 4300, 4302 through 4326, 4328 through 4339, in the amount of $31,147.69, were approved for payment from the General Fund. Demands Nos. 4301 and 4327 were voided. [i�r� 1iL•����3..a CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT Councilwoman Murdock moved approval of the City Management Services Agreement between the City of Rolling Hills and Terrence L. Belanger, recommended that the Mayor be authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the City. The motion .was seconded by Councilman Pernell, and carried unanimously. ' ORDINANCE NO. 223: AN ORDINANCE LEVYING A CHARGE FOR USE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL AT LARGE OR UNRULY ASSEMBLAGES There was discussion on the meaning and purpose of the word "large" in the title, and in Chapter 9.38. Subsequently, Councilman Heinsheimer moved to remove the word "large" from the title and from Chapter 9.38. Councilman Pernell seconded the motion. There were no objections, and the motion carried unanimously. Councilwoman Murdock moved adoption of Ordinance No. 223, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN RESPONSE TO PARTIES AND GATHERINGS, AND AMENDING THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE", and that reading in full be waived. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pernell, and carried unanimously. JOHNS CANYON ROAD/CHESTNUT LANE SEWER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PETITION The City Manager reported that a petition and waiver for the proposed sewer assessment district has been received. It was signed by five property owners of the proposed district. Staff recommended that the petition be received, and that staff be directed to prepare a report for the February 26 meeting regarding establishment of the proposed district. Councilman Heinsheimer indicated that he resides in -the vicinity 00 of this project, and would disqualify himself from the discussion if %_� appropriate. The City Attorney, Mr. Michael Jenkins, indicated that LO that would only be necessary if the proposed project would affect his property value. m Mr. Bill Peters, 11 Johns Canyon Road, summarized the proposal. Q He explained that of the seven properties involved, five owners signed the petition and two abstained. One property owner abstained because they are selling their home and' moving out of Rolling Hills. The other abstention was due to the fact that the subject property is located near an existing sewer line (within about 15 feet) that is outside the City of Rolling Hills, and he is going to attempt to tie into that line since it is in such close proximity. Mr. Peters explained that they are keeping the project simple; it will only be about 900 to 1,100 feet long. It will be located where other trenches have been dug. The cost has been estimated to be approximately $50,000 to dig the trench, lay the pipe, and install three manholes. Thus, it is anticipated that the cost will be in the neighborhood of $10,000 to $12,000 per household. He also suggested that the City consider assisting with the legal costs since this will probably become a landmark document. Councilman Pernell commended the participants of this proposed assessment district on their initiative. He would like to see staff assist them in whatever way possible. Dr. David Stone, 9 Johns Canyon Road, reported that the work would be done by ASL Consulting Engineers, the same firm that prepared the feasibility study for the City. It is the intention of the proponents to develop a sewer line that, ultimately, may serve as a link to other homes in the future. The City Manager indicated that he would prepare a report to the Council for the February 26th meeting. There were no further comments, and the Mayor directed that this matter be held on the agenda. NEW BUSINESS PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS - JANUARY 16, 1990, AND FEBRUARY 10, 1990 ZONING CASE NO. 410. LEONARDO PINEDA. 10 UPPER BLACKWATER CANYON ROAD The City Manager explained that this is a report of approval from the Planning Commission of a site plan review for a proposed new residence at 10 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road. Also included in the Planning Commission's resolution of approval are the recommendations from the Traffic Commission regarding the driveway access orientation and location, which were to require the ingress and egress be at a 45 - 2 - 396 degree angle, and that it not be of a circular design. Thus, the plan will be revised accordingly. Councilman Pernell indicated that, in his opinion, an accurate and final plan should be, submitted prior to the Council taking any action. Therefore, Councilman Pernell moved to hold this matter on the agenda until the revised plan is prepared and submitted. Councilman Heinsheimer seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. ZONING CASE NO. 413, DAVID CANNOM, 19 EASTFIELD DRIVE The City Manager reported that this is a report of approval from the Planning Commission for a Conditional Use Permit to convert a portion of an existing stable to a recreation room. The City Manager reviewed the conditions of approval outlined in the Planning Commission's resolution, i.e., basically, that it shall not be used as guest or servants quarters, and that there shall be no interior access to the groom's quarters. Mayor Leeuwenburgh disqualified herself from the discussions regarding this matter, due to the fact that she resides across the street. The gavel was passed to Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer. Councilman Pernell commented that he found it difficult to intgrpret and follow the plan since there were no measurements included. He requested that in the future, plans include the dimensions. There were no further comments, and the Council received the report of approval for the file. Mayor Leeuwenburgh returned to chair the remainder of the meeting. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION - JANUARY 11, 1990 PROPOSED NEW DRIVEWAY AT 10 UPPER BLACKWATER CANYON ROAD It was noted that this proposed new driveway was approved by the Traffic Commission, with conditions, which were included in the resolution of approval of the Planning Commission, relating to the matter of Zoning Case No. 410. ALLOCATION OF CDBG FUNDS TO THE CITY OF LOMITA Staff recommended that the Council allocate its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, which are expected to be approximately $9,300, to the City of Lomita for the purpose of developing low-income senior citizen housing. Councilwoman Swanson so moved. Councilwoman Murdock seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Councilwoman Swanson asked staff to research the possibility of requesting an allocation, in the future, from the City of Lomita for a unit specifically designated for use by individuals from our city, and report back to the Council. REPORT FROM WASTEWATER DISPOSAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE The City Manager reported that the Wastewater Disposal Advisory Committee has submitted a report to the Council, with three recommendations, as follows: 1. That the Council establish regional or neighborhood sewer systems; actively encourage and assist residents in joining these smaller scaled sewer systems; and, in conjunction therewith, develop and disseminate information about the - 3 - 397 desirability and need for sanitary sewers, rather than septic tanks. 2. That the Council develop and disseminate, city-wide, information regarding the proper installation, inspection, maintenance, service and repair of septic systems. 3. That the Council explore the feasibility of establishing a city-wide program for routine septic system inspection, service and maintenance. The Council discussed these recommendations and means of implementation, at length. Mr. Frank Hill, 11 Cinchring Road, explained that he is a member of the Committee, and, in his opinion, the Committee would have preferred to recommend a city-wide sanitary sewer system but believed it would not be supported by the community. 00 It was the consensus of the Council to receive the Committee's report, and refer the matter back to them for further consideration of all options, as well as, request that they develop suggestions for LD implementing the recommendations. 7 Seeing that an integral part of the program is education of the Q community, Councilman Pernell suggested that the Committee draft the type of information that they feel would be meaningful, as a part of the education program. Councilman Pernell moved to received the Wastewater Disposal Advisory Committee's report, and request that they pursue, farther, an expansion of their recommendations, and include recommendations for implementation procedures. The motion -was seconded by Councilwoman Swanson, and carried unanimously. REJECTION OF CLAIM OF EMPLOYERS OF WAUSAU INSURANCE COMPANY The City Manager indicated that the City Attorney has recommended that the claim be rejected, and that the insurance company be informed of the rejection and advised that it is the belief of the City of Rolling Hills that the claim has not be filed in a timely fashion. Councilwoman Swanson so moved. Councilwoman -Murdock seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS - CONTINUED GENERAL PLAN; ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING ORDINANCE The City Manager reported that at the last Council meeting, the City Council directed staff to return with a report regarding one element of the General Plan, so that further study related to this element could be pursued by the consultants. Thus, staff recommended that this matter be continued until all elements of the General Plan can be considered at one time. As a part of that, the consultants have submitted a proposal to do some additional work on the Housing Element relating to the issue of determining possible criteria for the development of low-income, affordable second -units, in addition to attempting to create a Housing Element that complies with state planning and zoning regulations and that would meet the fair share requirement that has been determined by Southern California Association of Governments. The cost of this additional work is estimated to be approximately $2,765.00. Staff recommended that the consultants be authorized to commence and complete this additional work, with the stipulation that the cost is "not to exceed" $2,800.00. - 4 - U1 ; Councilman Pernell so moved. Councilwoman Murdock seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Staff was directed to proceed with the revision of the Zoning Ordinance in areas other than those still under consideration. The public hearing was continued to Monday, April 23, 1990, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber. OPEN AGENDA No one spoke on the Open Agenda. MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL THANK YOU FROM COUNCILWOMAN SWANSON Councilwoman Swanson thanked the Council and staff for the flowers she received for her birthday. SB 1267 The City Attorney felt that this may have died, however, Mayor Leeuwenburgh requested that she be authorized to write a letter of opposition if that isn't the case. OFF -SHORE DRILLING Mayor Leeuwenburgh requested that a letter be sent to Congressman Rohrabacher expressing our opposition to off -shore oil drilling. MATTERS FROM STAFF RECYCLING PROGRAM The City Manager indicated that he would have a report at the February 26th meeting. CITY HALL RENOVATION The City Manager reported that the plans and specifications would be available for the meeting on February 26. SUBDIVISION APPLICATION FEES The City Manager explained that there currently is no fee specified for subdivision applications. It is staff's recommendation that the fee be set at the same level as the fee for Site Plan Review or Conditional Use Permit applications, i.e. $1,500.00. A draft resolution will be brought back to the Council. SHERIFF'S REPORT ON DUI PROGRAM The City Manager referenced a report from the Sheriff's Department, dated February 2, 1990, on the 1989 Regional Holiday "Driving -Under -the -Influence" (DUI) Program. The Program began on December 23, 1989, and continued through December 31, 1989. Again, it was very successful. CLOSED SESSION A Closed Session was not required. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Leeuwenburgh adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m., to Monday, February 26, 1990, at 7:30 p.m. - 5 - APPROVED: Mayor City Clerk