7/23/1990MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
July 23, 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 23, 1990 in the Council Chamber at the City
Hall/Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling
Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmembers Leeuwenburgh, Murdock,
Pernell, Swanson, Mayor Heinsheimer
None
Dennis McDuffie
L. D. Courtright
Kevin Ennis
Julie Roberts
Lucile Rogers
Jay Corbett
Rene Rigaud
Carl T. Bailey
Carla Bailey
Scott Gobble
John Short
Flavio Bisignano
Christa Hawkins
Don Gales
Herb Agid
Frank Hill
Neil Zuehlke
Interim City Manager
City Treasurer
City Attorney
Secretary
Minutes Secretary
L.A. County Fire Dept.
L.A. County Fire Dept.
U.S. Bureau of Census
U.S. Bureau of Census
Southern Calif. Edison
C.O.R.B.A.
Wildlife Committee
Wildlife Committee
Wildlife Committee
Resident
Resident
Resident
Councilwoman Murdock moved that the items on the Consent
Calendar be approved as presented. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Pernell and carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO MAYOR HEINSHEIMER
Mr. Carl Bailey, District Manager, U.S. Bureau of Census,
thanked Mayor Heinsheimer and the other Peninsula mayors and
citizens for their contributions in making the 1990 U.S. census
a success.
INTRODUCTION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON AREA MANAGER
Mayor Heinsheimer introduced Mr. Scott Gobble, new Area
Manager on the Peninsula for Southern California Edison Company.
Mr. Gobble, who has just moved here from Santa Barbara, said
he wor,:ld be available to assist in any questions that might
arise.
REPORT OF FIRE IN CANYON
Interim City Manager McDuffie reported that a recent brush
fire in Georgeff Canyon which burned approximately two acres
was caused.by a tree limb downing a power line. There was minor
damage to a storage shed but no injuries. Chief Jay Corbett
added that very calm winds that day were very helpful in
minimizing the spread of the fire. He commended the Council
on their recent actions to upgrade the existing roof ordinance
for new construction or remodeling. Brush clearance in the
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city has been excellent and cooperation from residents has been
good. No changes in clearance requirements are contemplated
for next year.
Members of the Wildlife Committee spoke of their concerns
for preserving wildlife habitats. Chief* Rigaud responded that
what is needed is for residents to trim out dead parts of the
brush, not necessarily remove it all. Chief Corbett added that
the Fire Department is finalizing a program for all the cities
on the Peninsula to identify the major areas of concern, starting
with the canyons. The County property will be taken care of
first, after which Fire Department representatives will meet
with Peninsula City Managers and request to present the program
to City Councils and also to members of the community, soliciting
their cooperation and assistance in reducing potential hazards.
Mayor Heinsheimer suggested the Wildlife Committee work with
the Fire Department to identify areas of concern. Councilwoman
Swanson suggested also involving members of the Caballeros to
ride the trails with Fire Department personnel to assist in
pointing out specific hazards. Mayor Heinsheimer agreed to
write the Caballeros on this matter.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS RELATING TO
VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS, AMENDING THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE AND
AMENDING THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. The Interim City
Manager explained this proposed ordinance would have no effect
on Rolling Hills but was needed to bring the city into compliance
with state requirements. Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh moved the
ordinance be adopted without reading in full. The motion was
seconded by Councilwoman Swanson and carried unanimously.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AMENDING THE
ZONING ORDINANCE AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO SITING
OF HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITIES AND AMENDING THE ROLLING HILLS
MUNICIPAL CODE. Mr. McDuffie advised that the Planning
Commission has reviewed this proposed ordinance and recommended
its adoption to bring the city into compliance with the Los
Angeles County Hazardous Waste Management Plan. Councilman
Pernell moved the ordinance be adopted without reading in full.
The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Murdock and carried
unanimously.
OPEN AGENDA
Mr. Herb Agid, homeowner at 160 Portuguese Bend, asked
that the Council take action to resolve the problem of three
eyesore areas near his home. Mayor Heinsheimer said he would
discuss the matter with the Community Association and will report
back to the Council and Mr. Agid.
Mr. Don Gales, Vice Chairman of the Rolling Hills Wildlife
Preservation Committee, asked that notices of vacancies on the
Committee be published in the Rolling Hills Newsletter. The
Committee also requested that the City Council provide $1500
and space at three sites for guzzlers (man-made ponds providing
water for wildlife). Mayor Heinsheimer asked the Committee
to submit the request as an agenda item and Councilman Pernell
agreed to work with them on the matter.
Mr. Gales also expressed concern about the possibility
of the Fire Department requiring clearance of brush 200 feet
from structures, and the effect this would have on foxes and
other animals living in the canyons. Mayor Heinsheimer suggested
the Committee work with the Fire Department in this regard.
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OLD BUSINESS
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS• PROHIBITING THE
RIDING OF BICYCLES ON EQUESTRIAN TRAILS, AMENDING THE ROLLING
HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. Interim
City Manager McDuffie reported that the Caballeros and the
Traffic Commission have endorsed this ordinance: The version
now presented to Council contains an urgency clause (Section
3), which permits the ordinance to be adopted immediately,
on first reading. At the neat Council meeting the version
without the urgency clause can be adopted and will supersede
this version.
In the open hearing Mr. John Short, resident of Newbury
Park and member of Concerned Off -Road Bicyclists Association
(CORBA), stated that he has ridden the Peninsula trails for
several years and has never had a negative encounter with an
equestrian. He said that CORBA works with equestrian groups
and bicyclists to teach them proper trail etiquette, and
requested that at least one trail remain open from the north
to the south side of the Peninsula so that bicyclists .can avoid
automobile traffic on the highways. Mayor Heinsheimer responded
that modifications could be made to the ordinance in the future
based on information CORBA submits to the Council, which will
be shared with the Community Association and the Caballeros.
There was no further discussion from the public.
Councilwoman Murdock moved the urgency ordinance be adopted
as well as first reading on the non -urgency ordinance.
Councilwoman Swanson seconded the motion and it was passed
unanimously.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh reported on the Traffic Commission
meeting of July 18, 1990. The Commission will meet August 10
to discuss the EIR on Miraleste High School and will make
recommendations on changes in traffic which might be necessitated
by the closure of the school. Additionally, the Commission
will recommend purchase of a radar speed unit and funding for
uniforms for the motorcycle sheriffs. Recycling recommendations
were also discussed at the meeting and will be voted upon at
the August 10 meeting.
Councilman Pernell was excused from the meeting at 8:30
p.m. for personal reasons.
Councilwoman Murdock advised that the Chairman of the
Landscape Committee is looking into further bids for the work
and will report back to the Council. The Zelke concerns are
also being investigated.
Councilwoman Swanson reiterated her concern regarding
obstruction of the natural watercourse in canyons. The Interim
City Manager promised to check with the City Attorney the next
day and see that the letter to the property owner and his realtor
is sent out immediately.
Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh inquired about mosquito abatement
following a telephone call from the Daily Breeze on a mosquito
problem in Rolling Hills. City Manager McDuffie agreed to look
into it.
Councilwoman Swanson urged staff to investigate the status
of the Juge property, which is still not fenced and is unsightly
and a safety hazard. She said several other properties are
also in deplorable state, with building materials, plant
materials and other matter in view, and asked about the
possibility of an ordinance enforcing cleanup. Mayor Heinsheimer
suggested waiting until the new staff is in place and asking
the new City Manager to study and report back on what other
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cities do in this regard. Interim City Manager McDuffie said
he would gather together some model ordinances to begin the
process.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
Mr. McDuffie provided information regarding the Integrated
Waste Management and Recycling Joint Powers Agreement. The
questions and comments of City Attorney Michael Jenkins were
attached, and Councilmembers were asked to give their comments
to staff at their convenience.
Staff recently attended a meeting of "Area G" cities to
discuss the "Disaster Response '90" exercise on October '29,
1990. They indicated' that the City of Rolling Hills will
participate in the exercise.
Council has submitted their comments on the proposed Mixed
Use Structures code amendment. Councilwoman Murdock requested,
that the gist of the comments be transmitted to the Planning
Commission for their discussion.
Council approved clarification of the allocation of CDBG
funds to the City of Lomita. The approved allocation was $9682
for the year 1989/90 and $9272 for the year 1990/91.
The Interim City Manager advised that the CDBG Cooperation
Agreement with the County of Los Angeles is required in order
to allow for allocation of CDBG funds to the City of Lomita.
Councilwoman Swanson moved the agreement be approved,
Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh seconded, and it was passed
unanimously.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS ESTABLISHING FEES FOR PLANNING AND ZONING SERVICES AND
REPEALING RESOLUTION 614. Attorney Ennis advised that there
is a current request for the View Impairment process and a
fee needs to be set. It is likely that five to ten hours of
mediation service would be required at a cost of $500 to $1,000
or more. He asked if the City would assume some of the cost
in order to make the process relatively affordable. The City
Attorney's office has contacted two prospective mediators, both
well qualified in the field of mediation. One is a Rolling
Hills resident. After discussion it was decided that Council
preferred to hire a non -City resident and Mr. Anthony Mohr was
agreed upon. Councilwoman Swanson urged making the fee low
to encourage use of the service. The resolution can be changed
again later if a higher fee is desired. After discussion,
Councilwoman Swanson moved the fee be set at $200. Councilwoman
Murdock seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Heinsheimer adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m. to
Monday, July 30, 1990, at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of
interviewing candidates for City Manager.
APPROVED -
Mayor
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