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MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
July 9, 1990
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling
Hills was called to order by Mayor Heinsheimer at 7:30 p.m.
on Monday, July 9, 1990 in the Council Chamber at the City
Hall/Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling
Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Leeuwenburgh, Murdock,
Pernell, Mayor Heinsheimer
00 ABSENT: Councilwoman Swanson (excused)
r' ALSO PRESENT: L. D. -Courtright City Treasurer
L Michael Jenkins City Attorney
Ray Hamada Principal Planner
June Cunningham Secretary
co Julie Roberts Secretary
Q Jay Corbett L.A. County Fire Dept.
Anne La Jeunesse P.V. Peninsula News
Ann Johnson L.A. Times
Bruce Clark Leighton & Associates
Richard Linde Architect
Frank Hill Resident
Tom Boyd Resident
Joan Saffo Resident
A. & C. Inducil Residents
J. & R. Frey Residents
Arthur Pedersen Resident
A. & L. Zimmerman Residents
J. & M. Brogdon Residents
Robert Bostrom Visitor
Virginia Doak Resident
Peggy Lambie PVLHC
M. & C. Haueisen Residents
D. & S. Reddy Residents
Roy Campbell Resident
L. & C. Ramsdell Residents
C. & C. Manning Residents
G. & G. Cashman Residents
Chesley Houske Resident
Cynthia Makin Resident
Carl Price Resident
Joey Komada Resident
Mary Lu Crocker Resident
Arvel Witte Resident
Sistie Moffett Resident
Don Gales Resident
B., C. & B. Raine Residents
INTRODUCTION OF INTERIM CITY MANAGER
Mayor Heinsheimer welcomed Mr. Dennis McDuffie, new Interim
City Manager (former Manager of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes).
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilman Pernell moved that the minutes of the regular
meeting of the City Council on June 25, 1990 and the special
meeting on July 2, 1990 be approved and accepted as written.
The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Murdock and carried
unanimously.
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OLD BUSINESS
City Treasurer Courtright presented the amended contract
for audit services providing for a maximum fee of $2500 and
including the hourly rates as requested. There being no
objections, the contract will be signed.
Councilman Pernell moved that the audit reports for fiscal
years ended 6/30/88 and 6/30/89 be accepted. Councilwoman
Leeuwenburgh seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Demands No. 4696 through 4727 in the amount of $48,978.65
were approved for payment from the General Fund, with the
exception of Demand No. 4698, which was voided.
REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS ON JUNE 19, 1990
ZONING CASE 400, David Clark, 11 Packsaddle Road East
Lots 29 & 30 -SF: Request for Modification to previously
approved Site Plan to cover an existing concrete foundation
(constructed without building permit) with topsoil, and to amend
the Resolution of Approval accordingly. DENIED. Letter dated
June 29, 1990 advised the applicant that the decision may be
appealed pursuant to Sections 17.32.140 and 17.32.150 of the
Municipal Code.
ZONING CASE 418, Linda Cigliano, 26 Caballeros Road
Lot 11 -SR: Request for Conditional Use Permit for a corral
requiring a grading permit. DENIED. A resolution stating the
findings for the denial was adopted by the Planning Commission
on June 30, 1990.
ZONING CASE 422, Orrin Pollock, 6 Morgan Lane
Lot 170 -6 -MS: Request for Variance to encroach into the
side yard setback to construct a detached accessory structure
and to install mechanical equipment. APPROVED subject to
correction of Association violations within 90 days, as stated
in a resolution adopted by the Planning Commission on June 30,
1990.
ZONING CASE 426, Samar Sircar, 58 Eastfield Drive
Lot 103 -EF: Request for Variance to encroach into the
front and rear yard setbacks to remodel portions of the existing
residential structures and to construct retaining walls within
the rear yard setback; Request for Site Plan Review for the
proposed residential model. APPROVED. Conditions for the
approval are set forth in a resolution adopted by the Planning
Commission on June 30, 1990.
ZONING CASE 427, Dr. Lee Secrist, 9 Upper Blackwater Canyon
Lot 98-1-RH: Request for Site Plan Review for proposed
residential -additions and attached garage. APPROVED. Conditions
for the approval are set forth in a resolution adopted by the
Planning Commission on June 30, 1990.
ZONING CASE 428, Dale Stucker,'6 Flying Mare Lane
Lot 61 -A -SF: Request for Variance to encroach into the
rear yard and front yard setback to construct additions to the
existing residence and garage; Site Plan Review for the proposed
residential additions, conversion of the existing garage to
living space, and proposed new three -car garage. APPROVED.
Conditions for the approval are set forth in a resolution adopted
by the Planning Commission on June 30, 1990.
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Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh noted that the Stucker pool was
listed on one plan as hardscape rather than a structure.
Principal Planner Hamada said he will have the correction made
to show it as a structure.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE — Introduction and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS PROHIBITING THE
RIDING OF BICYCLES ON EQUESTRIAN TRAILS AND AMENDING THE ROLLING
HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. City Attorney Jenkins explained that
at the last City Council meeting he was asked to bring back
an ordinance that would prohibit riding or walking of bicycles
on horseback riding and bridle trails. This ordinance would
go into the chapter of the Code relating to traffic.
There were no comments from the public. Councilman Pernell
suggested the ordinance be amended to include "any wheeled
vehicles" so that tricycles would be covered. He also said
that input from the Caballeros was essential before adoption
of the ordinance, and Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh noted for the
00 record that members of the Caballeros had requested the ordinance
because of ongoing problems with wheeled vehicles on the trails.
Mayor Heinsheimer directed staff to contact the President of
Lo Lo the Caballeros for input.
CO CITY MANAGER SEARCH
Q Councilman Pernell reported the search is on schedule;
the search firm is processing over 200 prospective candidates.
By the July 23 City Council meeting the Personnel Committee
will have culled enough so that the Council can look at the
remaining prospects. Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh commended the
Personnel Committee for the excellent job they are doing.
CITY LANDSCAPING
Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh advised that she and Councilwoman
Murdock have met with the Chairman of the Landscape Committee
and gone over the area around City Hall, the main gate and the
tennis courts and are recommending that the Council accept
Ridgescapes as the contractor. She noted that maintenance of
the area has been neglected and that after the improvements
are made a contract for maintenance will be put out for bid.
Mayor Heinsheimer pointed out that there is a trough around
tennis courts 12 and 13 that collects water when it rains, and
the area around the trash cans also has standing water, which
can lead to mosquito problems.
Staff was asked to contact Rolling Hills Estates to
coordinate their painting schedule with the Rolling Hills
planting schedule.
Mayor Heinsheimer asked Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh to add
to the considerations of the Landscape Committee a letter from
Mr. Zelke which has comments about landscaping around the tennis
courts as well as the operation of the courts. The Tennis Club
has reported improvements are being done, to the lighting and
the timers, which should be helpful. A reply letter to Mr.
Zelke was requested by the Mayor.
ADDITIONAL MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilwoman Murdock reported that she. and Councilwoman
Swanson met with City Attorney Jenkins and Interim City Manager
McDuffie prior to the meeting to discuss alternatives to the
housing element to meet the requirement of providing a mechanism
for approving affordable housing. They are investigating and
discussing alternatives and are preparing to report back to
the Council as scheduled in September.
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Additionally, Councilwoman Murdock advised that as Norma
Young will be leaving at the end of the month after serving
many years as Senior Accountant, she felt that a breakfast with
the community invited would be appropriate to commemorate her
service to the City. She will discuss it with Norma and a notice
will be put in the City newsletter.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
Principal Planner Hamada reported that the Planning
Commission subcommittee on mixed use structures has completed
its study. They feel that mixed use structures should be subject
to a Conditional Use Permit and it should be part of the Code
eventually, but they would like City Council comments and
direction to expedite the matter. Councilwoman Murdock, who
serves as liaison to the Planning Commission, agreed to collect
marked -up copies of the "Recommended Conditions and Regulations
for Approval of a Structure to be Used for a Stable/Barn and
Garage Structure ('Mixed Use Structure')" from the other
Councilmembers, summarize their comments and report directly
to the Planning Commission at its next meeting on July 17, 1990.
Interim City Manager McDuffie brought to the attention
of Councilmembers some letters that have been received in the
past few days. Mary Thomas, Director of Recreation and Parks
for Rancho Palos Verdes, wrote regarding the Mountains Recreation
and Conservation Authority who are proposing to develop Point
Vicente to make it more of a regional park and are applying
for funding under the Park Land Conservation Act. Protection
of open space on the Palos Verdes Peninsula would also be
included in the bond act. They would like the support of the
City of Rolling Hills, which would receive a' per capita share
of $33,816 of the $140 million. Mayor Heinsheimer agreed to
work with staff to prepare the appropriate letter for the Board
of Supervisors meeting scheduled for July 17, 1990.
The City Manager also advised that the final report of
the Army Corps of Engineers on the landslide problem has been
received and is available for Council to review in his office.
OPEN AGENDA
Mr. Charles Haueisen, owner of #6 Eastfield, stated that
the "Mixed Use Structure" draft was written specifically to
cover his situation and brought up some objections he has to
the wording of the draft. It was explained that the ordinance
will be the subject of a public hearing at the July 17 Planning
Commission meeting, after which time the Commission will redraft
the ordinance and send it to the City Council, which will then
hold another public hearing before deciding on its adoption.
MATTERS FROM CITY ATTORNEY
Michael Jenkins replied to an earlier query from
Councilwoman Swanson that the Municipal Code contains a provision
prohibiting blockage of natural watercourses and recommended
that an investigation be made of the dam in question. If it
is found to be in violation, a letter will be sent to the
property owner and the realtor will be notified, as the property
is for sale.
The second item from the City Attorney was that the View
Impairment Ordinance is being exercised for the first time.
The initial step when an application comes in contending that
a view is being obstructed in violation of the ordinance is
to have it mediated, and the City is to select a mediator.
An application fee must also be established, and Mr. Jenkins
will bring to the next Council meeting a resolution establishing
this fee, as well as a copy of the ordinance. He has a list
of people who would be available to serve as mediator and the
matter will be discussed at the July 23 meeting.
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Finally, the franchise agreement with Dimension Cable TV
is being rewritten, will be reviewed by the parties soon, and
a new proposed agreement should be available by the July 13
Council meeting.
MIRALESTE HIGH SCHOOL EIR
Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh reported that the EIR on closure
of Miraleste High School is in City Hall available for review.
PRESENTATION OF PENINSULA PRESERVATION GEOLOGIST'S REVIEW OF
DEVELOPMENT BELOW THE CREST ROAD FIRE STATION
Dr. Chris Manning, President of Peninsula Preservation,
spoke of his concerns and that of his neighbors regarding the
possible development of residences and a golf course in the
Portuguese Bend landslide area. He asked that the City Council
take whatever action is possible to protect the homeowners.
Dr. Manning then introduced Donald B. Kowalewsky, Certified
co Professional Geol.ogist, who reported on his review of the
geologic reports of Leighton & Associates. He recommended that
T"4 in order to minimize liability a panel of geologists should
Lo study the matter thoroughly and try to reach a consensus as
to whether the area can be stabilized enough for safe
m construction of homes and a golf course, before granting Barry
Q Hon's request to remove the Portuguese Bend landslide moratorium.
Bruce Clark, Principal Engineering Geologist for Leighton
& Associates, agreed that more study is needed as well as strict
controls during construction and post—construction constraints.
Following questions from residents regarding specific items
of the Leighton & Associates report, Mayor Heinsheimer welcomed
those present to remain and discuss the matter informally while
the Council met to discuss litigation issues in another room.
CLOSED SESSION
At 9:10 p.m., Mayor Heinsheimer adjourned the meeting to
a closed session for the purpose of discussing litigation
matters.
MEETING RECONVENED
Councilmembers came out of the litigation session at 9:25
p.m. and staff was directed to prepare the proper documents
to certify that Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh will attend the August
Sanitation District meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Heinsheimer adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m. to
Monday, July 23, 1990 at 7:30 p.m.
Minutes Secretary
APPROVED:
Mayor
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