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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
September 24, 1990
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling
Hills was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Pernell at 7:34 p.m.
on Monday, September 24, 1990 in the Council Chambers at the
City Hall/Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road,
Rolling Hills, California.
BOLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmembers Leeuwenburgh, Murdock,
Mayor Pro Tem Pernell
Councilmember Swanson, Mayor Heinsheimer
(excused)
Craig Nealis
L. D. Courtwright
Michael Jenkins
Ray Hamada
Lucile Rogers
Dennis Gillard
Leon D. Bodnar
Dennis Colmerauer
Don Lee
Scott Gobble
Steve Fowler
Ann Johnson
Anne La Jeunesse
Frank Hill
City Manager
City Treasurer
City Attorney
Principal Planner
Minutes Secretary
Lomita Sheriff Station
L.A. County Fire Dept.
L.A. County Fire Dept.
L.A. County Agriculture
Southern Calif. Edison
Dimension Cable Service
L. A. Times
P.V. Peninsula News
Resident
Councilwoman Murdock moved that the items on the Consent
Calendar, as listed below, be approved as presented. The motion
was seconded by Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh and carried
unanimously.
a. Minutes of the regular City Council meeting of September
10, 1990.
b. Payment of Bills - Demands Number 4877 through 4901 dated
September 24, 1990.
C. Financial Report for the month of August.
d. Status report regarding weed abatement in the City.
e. Resolution from the City of Duarte that the County of Los
Angeles Supervisorial Districts be extended from five (5)
to at least seven (7) districts.
f. Letter from Browning-Ferris Industries regarding rate
increase.
g. Planning Commission Items:
I. Resolution Re: Zoning Case No. 399
Mr. James Hynes, 18 Chuckwagon Road, Lot 6-CRB.
Request for a modification to previously approved site
plan to permit a greater encroachment into the side yard
setback and to amend the Resolution of Approval accordingly.
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II. Resolution Re: Zoning Case No. 402
Mr. Dana MacKay, 4 Buggy Whip Drive, Lot 244 -MS.
Request for an extension of approval for Site Plan Review
of a proposed new residence.
III. Resolution Re: Zoning Case 428
Mr. & Mrs. Dale Stucker, 6 Flying Mane Road, Lot 61 -A -SF.
Request for modification to the previously approved site
plan to construct additions to the residence and to amend
the Resolution of Approval accordingly.
IV. Resolution Re: Zoning Case No. 436
Mr. & Mrs. Karl Frykman, 10 Crest Road West, Lot 2 -CH.
Request for a Variance to encroach into the rear yard
setback to construct a residential addition; request for
a Site Plan Review for proposed residential additions.
PUBLIC HEARING
Consideration of the awarding of an agreement between the
City -of Rolling Hills and Times Mirror Cable Television of Palos
Verdes Peninsula, Inc., a California Corporation doing business
as Dimension Cable Services, granting a non-exclusive franchise
to operate a cable television system in the City of Rolling
Hills and setting forth conditions of the franchise.
City Manager
agreement has been
representatives of
any questions from
Nealis reported
duly advertised in
the cable company
the audience.
the proposed franchise
the local newspapers and
were present to answer
City Attorney Jenkins reviewed the history of the proposed
system. There has been interest in the community for several
years in having a cable TV system, and earlier this year
Dimension Cable Services (a subsidiary of Times Mirror Cable
TV) expressed an interest in constructing a cable system for
the City. Accordingly, the City Council adopted an ordinance
for the purpose of regulating cable television franchises and
setting forth various procedures and requirements for the
adoption of a franchise agreement. A draft franchise agreement
has been developed which provides for a 15 -year term for service
to all residences in the City. It provides for a franchise
fee, revenues from which will be placed in the City's general
fund and used for cable related administration or any other
usage the City wishes to specify. Construction requirements
and schedules are set forth, stating that Dimension Cable
Services will use its best efforts to obtain all necessary
permits and authorizations within six months and will complete
construction and begin service to all residents no later than
twelve months from the date all permits are obtained. Technical
standards are also set forth. There are provisions for an
emergency alert system, parental control locks, a public access
channel and studio for use by Rolling Hills residents, system
review by the City, and other general provisions.
The draft agreement will be modified to reflect two recent
changes regarding the annual franchise fee and the recovery
of costs incurred by the City. The maximum franchise fee of
5% will be split between the City and the Community Association,
so that the City's portion will be 2.5%. The maximum legal
costs incurred by the City that will be reimbursed by the Cable
Television Company will be changed from $5,000 to $7,000.
Mr. Steve Fowler of Dimension Cable Services added that
his company has been operating on the Peninsula for over 20
years and this is the final phase which will bring cable
television to the entire Peninsula. He said the project will
receive top priority, and they will begin working with the other
utility companies as soon as the franchise is authorized.
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Mayor Pro Tem Pernell asked Mr. Fowler to describe the
manner in which information will be communicated to the
residents. Mr. Fowler replied that two weeks prior to
construction, which is the most disruptive phase, a letter will
be hung on every door explaining what will be done. There will
always be a supervisor on site to handle problems. As
construction is coming to a close.in each area, a construction
coordinator will inspect each phase and be available for
residents' input. A construction plan will be drawn up showing
when each area will be operational. When cable is available
for installation a letter will be sent to each homeowner in
that area explaining the services and installation practices.
Before the installer comes out, a construction coordinator will
discuss with the homeowner the needs of his house. A diagram
will be drawn up of how the home will be wired, the homeowner
will sign off on it, and that document will go to the installer.
When the installer arrives he will make the connections according
00 to the agreement.
Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh moved adoption of the ordinance
LO as amended, waiving reading in full: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE TO
(n DIMENSION CABLE SERVICES. The motion was seconded by
Q Councilwoman Murdock and passed unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tem Pernell noted that the plan provides for
cable system links at City Hall, the Fire Station and the school,
and asked whether links to the gatehouses might also be included.
Mr. Fowler replied that this presented no problem.
Mr. Fowler also announced that Rolling Hills will be the
first city to be fed via a fiberoptic line, which is the current
state of the art advance in this field.
Mayor Pro Tem Pernell thanked Mr. Fowler and City Attorney
Jenkins for their participation in the franchise agreement and
adjourned the public hearing to the next regular City Council
meeting on October 8, 1990.
NEW BUSINESS
a. Special report by representatiTes of the Los Angeles County
Sheriff's Department regarding shooting related incidents on
Pacific Coast Highway.
Captain Dennis Gillard of the Los Angeles Sheriffs
Department, Lomita Station, reported that gang activity has
increased in neighboring areas. He said that between November
1989 and June 1990 there were 17 shooting incidents along Pacific
Coast Highway. Captain Gillard distributed maps showing the
locations and times of these incidents. Some of the victims
were innocent bystanders. By mid-September 1990, the number
of gang -related homicides has surpassed those in 1989. The
Sheriff's Department is aware of the problem and maintains
liaison with the gang units located in other areas such as
Carson, Lynwood, Norwalk, Lakewood, etc.
Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh asked about gang activity in
the Harbor Hills HUD housing area near Palos Verdes Drive North
and Western Avenue. Captain Gillard stated that since they have
hired onsite security there have been no significant incidences.
OPEN AGENDA
Mr. Frank Hill, resident of 11 Cinchring, inquired regarding
the status of the Wildlife Preservation Committee selection.
He was advised that letters have gone out to applicants who
indicated interest, and interview appointments have been
established.
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM - RECONSIDERED
a. Status report on reed abatement program. Captain Dennis
Colmerauer of Station 56, Los Angeles County Fire Department,
reported that all but 16 o•f the residences in Rolling Hills
are now in compliance with the Brush Hazard Abatement Program.
These 16 residences have been turned over to the Agriculture
Department for abatement.
Mr. Don Lee, Agriculture Department Inspector, explained
that most of the resistance comes from the cost of having to
clear the property. He contacts the property owners and notifies
them that if they don't bring their residences into compliance,
the Agriculture Department will have the property cleared and
bill them. A list of the 16 residences will be provided to
Council.
OLD BUSINESS
a. RESOLUTION NO. 617: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS IN SUPPORT OF RETAINING THE LOS ANGELES
AIR FORCE BASE/SPACE SYSTEMS DIVISION AT ITS PRESENT LOCATION
IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO. City Manager Nealis recommended
this proposed resolution be held over pending receipt of the
economic impact report.
b. Continued consideration of an amendment to Joint Porers
Agreement abolishing joint and several liability. City Manager
Nealis reported the Coachella Valley JPIA has amended the
agreement with the original proposed language. The Rolling
Hills City Attorney had recommended some changes to the language
but these changes were not incorporated. No further action
by Council was recommended.
NEW BUSINESS (Continued)
RESOLUTION NO. 620: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS SUPPORTING SENATE BILL NO. 2798
EXEMPTING LOS ANGELES COUNTY FROM THE DUTY TO PREPARE AIRPORT
LAND USE PLANS. City Manager Nealis explained that currently
the County of Los Angeles is obligated to prepare airport land
use plans for each of the airports in the county, including
Torrance Airport, by January 1, 1992. Cities within two miles
of an airport will be required to be consistent with the plan
for that airport. Senator Robert Beverly has introduced Senate
Bill No. 2798 which would exempt the county from this duty,
thereby maintaining the cities' local control regarding land
use issues. The bill is still pending before Governor
Deukmejian, who has until the end of the month to take action.
Resolution No. 620 supports Senate Bill No. 2798 and urges the
Governor to sign this legislation into law.
Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh moved adoption -of Resolution
No. 620 and waived reading in full. The motion was seconded
by Councilwoman Murdock and passed unanimously.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
City Treasurer Courtwright reported he had seen the PLUS
System at work at Palos Verdes Estates and discussed it with
the Finance Director there. Principal Planner Hamada said he
had also seen the system and after talking with the staff at
Palos Verdes Estates, he felt the system was rather limited.
Rolling Hills information currently exists in the Planning
Department files. Mr. Courtwright described a computer system
he set up some years ago for the Rolling Hills Community
Association so they could process their tax bills. After recent
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discussions with the Mayor, he set up another system to transfer
that information to a data base for the Planning Department.
He opened up fields for Mr. Hamada to track the information
he wants, and that will serve as a basic system for the Planning
Department.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Pro Tem Pernell said the Sanitation District has
announced another hazardous waste collection and directed staff
to include this information in the Rolling Hills Newsletter.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
a. Amendment to agreement with GEOFON INC., for geotechnical
services regarding Zoning Case No. 366. City Attorney Jenkins
advised that it was determined an EIR was required for a Variance
00 application submitted to the City by Jeffrey Faver, 5 Southfield
Drive. Geofon was hired to provide a focused EIR. Phase I
has been completed and it is now necessary to amend the initial
agreement to 'set forth the scope and costs of Phase II of the
study. Mr. Faver must agree to reimburse the City for all costs.
m Mr. Jenkins recommended the City Council authorize the Mayor
Q to execute both agreements after they have been signed by Mr.
Faver and Geofon.
Councilwoman Murdock moved that the City proceed with the
agreement with Geofon and the reimbursement agreement with Mr.
Faver. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh
and carried unanimously.
CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. to a closed session
for the purpose of discussing matters of pending litigation.
MEETING RECONVENED
The meeting was reconvened at* 9:04 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem
Pernell inquired as to the status of the City Hall renovation
project. Following brief discussion among members of the
Council, staff was directed to discuss the future plans of the
Community Association with the Association Manager and provide
a status report regarding this project at the October 8, 1990
City Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Pernell adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m.
to Monday, October 8, 1990 at 7:30 p.m.
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