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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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APPROVED:
Mayor
City Clerk