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MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
March 12, 1990
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling
Hills was called to order at 7:35 p.m., in the Council Chamber at the
City Hall/Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling
Hills, California, by Mayor Leeuwenburgh on Monday, March 12, 1990.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilman Heinsheimer, Councilwoman Murdock,
Councilman Pernell, Mayor Leeuwenburgh
Councilwoman Swanson (excused)
Terrence L. Belanger
Michael Jenkins
Asst. Chief Corbett
Ann Johnson
_Carol Boyd
Tom Boyd
Marge Schmit
Bill Stringfellow
City Manager
City Attorney
L. A. Co. Fire Dept.
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Councilman Heinsheimer moved that the items on the Consent
Calendar be approved as presented. Councilwoman Murdock seconded the
motion, and it carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of a regular meeting of the City Council on February
26, 1990, were approved and accepted as written.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Demands Nos. 4372 through 4410, in the amount of $120,007.97,
were approved for payment from the General Fund. Demand No. 4371 was
voided.
OLD BUSINESS
There were no matters of Old Business.
NEW BUSINESS
PRESENTATION TO TOM BOYD
Mayor Leeuwenburgh presented_ Mr. Tom Boyd with a plaque in
recognition of his term and accomplishments as past President of the
Rolling Hills Community Association. The Members of the City Council,
as well as Board Members Schmit and Stringfellow, commended Mr. Boyd
on his leadership and a successful and productive year.
GEOFON AGREEMENT
The City Manager explained that this is a proposal for a
geological and soils study of the property at 5 Southfield Drive,
requested by the Planning Commission as a result of an application for
a variance and Site Plan Review of this property. The applicant, Mr.
Jeffrey Faver, was informed that the geotechnical studies would have
to be done by an independent consultant, and agreed to this
condition. Therefore, staff solicited proposals for geotechnical
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services. Geofon Incorporated has been determined to be the most
responsive. The proposal calls for a two phase work program. The
second phase is only triggered if, after completion of the first
phase, the property is determined to be suitable for the proposed
development. The applicant has submitted a cash bond in the amount
needed to complete phase one. The City Attorney has prepared an
agreement for this proposal.
The Council agreed to refer this matter to the Public Works
Sub -committee, Councilman Pernell and Councilman Heinsheimer, for
their review. Subsequently, the agreement will be executed by the
Mayor.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
GTE PROPOSAL
Subsequent to review of the Gore Bill (SB 1068) and the Boucher
Bill (HB 2437), the Legislative Sub -committee recommended that the
Mayor be authorized to write letters of support for the proposed
legislation permitting telephone companies to enter the video
communications industry.
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS MEETING
Mayor Leeuwenburgh reported on the recent Disaster Preparedness
meeting of the Four Peninsula Cities. They discussed the possibility
of, in the future, forming a joint powers authority.
Councilman Pernell commented that the City of Rolling Hills
should also have its own disaster plan, separate from any joint powers
agreement, since it has been learned that isolation is a major factor
during a disaster.
Mayor Leeuwenburgh suggested establishing a Disaster Preparedness
Committee, consisting of individuals from the various commissions,
committees and clubs, to assist in drafting a disaster plan
specifically for Rolling Hills. Councilman Pernell proposed polling
the members of the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) to determine
their interest in serving on such a committee. The Council concurred
with this suggestion, and asked that the results be reported at the
next meeting.
FLYING TRIANGLE
Mayor Leeuwenburgh inquired about the status of the study by the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes of the Flying Triangle/Portuguese Bend
area.
The City Manager responded that, to date, a report is not
available. Work was to have begun today. It takes about two weeks to
compile the data. The City of Rancho Palos Verdes has been requested
to advise us upon completion of the study, and to provide us with a
copy of the results. A report should be available by the next Council
meeting.
OPEN AGENDA
Mr. Bill Stringfellow spoke on the matter of disaster
preparedness, and whether or not the City of Rolling Hills currently
has a plan in place.
The Council informed Mr. Stringfellow that there is an
established procedure and plan. However, the City is in the process
of updating its Disaster Preparedness Plan, and evaluating the City's
resources and equipment.
The City Manager explained that the City must satisfy a State
mandated plan, which is a multi -hazardous emergency plan, while at the
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same time, attempt to address those conditions and concerns related to
local geographical conditions and circumstances.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
RECYCLING PROGRAM
The City Manager reported that a proposal has been submitted by
BFI for the Council's review and comment. The plan suggests a couple
of alternatives, i.e., backyard pick-up once a week at a cost of $9.00
per month, or the placement of multi-compartmental collection bins in
strategic locations throughout the City. Staff will prepare a survey,
which will be mailed to all residents, to determine the extent of
interest in recycling, and current individual recycling methods.
Previously, recycling was voluntary, however, SB 939 makes it
mandatory. Therefore, the City must develop a recycling program. BFI
analyzed the City's refuse, and discovered very minimal recoverable
material and an unusually large quantity of green waste.
00 Councilman Pernell suggested that a copy of the proposed
recycling program be provided to the Rolling Hills Community
Lo Association for their review.
Mr. Stringfellow remarked on the benefits of composting as a use
CO for green waste, and suggested an educational campaign on this method
Q of recycling.
CABLE TELEVISION
The City Manager reported that the Sub -committees of the City
Council and Rolling Hills Community Association met with the General
Manager of Dimension Cable, Mr. Steve Fowler, to discuss the process
of installation of cable television service in the City of Rolling
Hills. Mr. Fowler indicated that he will prepare a proposal for
service. Staff will prepare the required ordinance, which is
basically an enabling ordinance, and submit it for the Council review
and consideration at their next meeting.
STATUS OF 1989 COUNCIL RETREAT ITEMS
Mayor Leeuwenburgh requested that this matter be held on the
agenda until such time as the full Council is present.
CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION (CCCA) MEETING
The City Manager informed the Council that the California
Contract Cities Association would be meeting on Wednesday, March 21,
in the City of Bell Gardens, and will be voting to fill the positions
of Treasurer and Secretary. Councilwoman Swanson will be attending.
CAPTAIN ELMER OMOHUNDRO'S RETIREMENT DINNER
The City Manager reminded the Council that the retirement dinner
for former Captain Elmer Omohundro, of the Los Angeles County
Sheriff's Department, will be on Friday, March 16, in Whittier.
VISIT BY REAR ADMIRAL KIME
The City Manager advised the Council that United States Coast
Guard Rear Admiral William Kime has been invited to the March 26th,
Council meeting to give a presentation on the various activities of
the Coast Guard in the Harbor area and the coastlines close to the
Palos Verdes Peninsula. He will be discussing the Coast Guard's role
in narcotics interdiction, marine safety, import/export issues, and
oil spills/clean-up, specifically, the recent oil spill in Huntington
Beach/Newport Beach. The Mayor will also be presenting Rear Admiral
Kime with a Proclamation commemorating the Bicentennial of the United
States Coast Guard.
It was suggested that his visit be advertised in the newsletter.
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CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION (CCCA) CONFERENCE
The City Manager announced that the California Contract Cities
Association Annual Conference is scheduled for May 17-20, 1990. Any
Councilmembers interested in attending should contact staff to make
the necessary arrangements.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST LETTER
The City Manager informed the Council that they had, for their
review and information, a copy of a letter from the City Attorney,
dated March 6, 1990, discussing issues related to conflicts of
interest and new regulations promulgated- by the Fair Political
Practices Commission.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SLAG) MEETING
The City Manager reported that the Southern California
Association of Governments (SCAG) General Assembly Meeting is
scheduled for March 22-23. He believes Councilwoman Swanson will be
attending.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was recessed at 8:29 p.m., to a Closed Session for
the purpose of discussing personnel matters and pending litigation, in
particular, Lewine v. City of Rolling Hills, and Thomas v. City of
Rolling Hills.
MEETING RECONVENED
The meeting was reconvened at 9:05 p.m.
ADDITIONAL MATTER FROM COUNCIL
LANDSCAPE PLANS
Councilman Pernell inquired whether or not the submittal of
landscape plans is currently a required element of the permit process.
The City Manager explained that this requirement is currently in
place, and permits cannot be obtained from the County until a
landscape plan has been submitted and approved. The City staff will
be reviewing the landscape plans to determine compliance with the
conditions imposed by the Planning Commission.
Councilman Pernell raised the question about the inspection
process to ensure that development is in compliance with approved
plans and building regulations. The City Manager explained that,
currently, the City relies on the County for this service. Councilman
Pernell asked the City Manager to provide a report on the status of
open permits. He suggested that the City develop a system to
anticipate potential difficulties, and consider developing an in-house
inspection process.
ABSENCE FROM NEXT MEETING
Councilman Pernell asked to be excused from the next meeting
since he will be out of town.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Leeuwenburgh adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m.
APPROVED:
Mayor
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