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2/11/19911 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA February 11, 1991 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, February 11, 1991 in the City Council Chambers at the City Hall/Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmembers Leeuwenburgh, Murdock, Swanson, Mayor Pro Tem Pernell, Mayor Heinsheimer None Craig Nealis L. D. Courtwright Michael Jenkins Lola Ungar Diane Sawyer Lucile Rogers Mayor Hugh Muller Capt.Dennis Gillard Judy Bennett Ann Johnson Anne LaJeunesse David Basque Tom Boyd Jim Brogben C. & H. Cataldi R. & M. Chase Frank Hill Bob Norcross Bill Stringfellow Jack Washburn John Welbourn City Manager City Treasurer City Attorney Principal Planner Deputy City Clerk Minutes Secretary Rolling Hills Estates Lomita Sheriff's Station City of Lomita Los Angeles Times PV Peninsula News Resident Resident Resident Residents Residents Resident Resident Resident Resident Resident Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh requested the following change to the minutes of January 28, 1991 --Page 4, Item H, under Matters From Members of the City Council (Continued) should read: H. Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh stated that now that the City has a new Principal Planner, she would like to see the Disaster Preparedness Committee activated. Councilwoman Swanson moved approval of the Consent Calendar as amended. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Murdock and passed unanimously. a. Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of January 14, 1991. Regular Meeting of January 28, 1991 (as amended). b. Payment of Bills - Demands Number 5186 through 5224 dated February 11, 1991 in the amount of $24,897.93 were approved for payment from the General Fund, with the exception of Demand Number 5218 which was voided. C. Correspondence from Los Angeles County Sanitation District regarding New County Tax on Solid Waste Disposal Fees. 1 Rolling Hills City Council Meeting - 2/11/91 d. Request from Honorable Bill Leonard, State Senator, 25th District requesting support for Senate Bill SB 32, Senate Bill SB 136, and Senate Bill SB 139. e. Memorandum from Deputy Finance Officer Nan Huang regarding revised payroll schedule. PUBLIC HEARINGS - CONTINUED A. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF ZONING CASE NO. 414: A REQUEST FOR LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT FOR LOT 241 -A -2 -MS (35 CREST ROAD WEST) AND FOR LOT 241 -A -1 -MS (VACANT LOT OFF OF CHESTNUT LANE). City Manager Nealis reported that the City Attorney has met with the applicant and his attorney, who were unable to be present at this meeting, and two resolutions have been prepared for consideration by the City Council. Councilwoman Swanson stated that she had met with the Caballeros' Trails Chairman, Dr. David Basque, feeling it was important to have input from the Caballeros regarding their requirements in this area. Dr. Basque reported he had looked at the map and at the location and the Caballeros are concerned that there are no equestrian easements on either lot. He said that although not all lots in the area have easements, most of them do, and the Caballeros rely on the property owners making these easements available for use by all residents, particularly for equestrian use. - City Attorney Jenkins advised that physical inspection of the area indicated that with the exception of the area already encumbered by a license agreement for a bridle trail between the Community Association and the property owner, the remaining perimete.�areas are considered topographically not suited for that purpose.::r Consequently, it would not be of any value to obtain bridle trail easements for those areas. A utility easement would be appropriate, however, based on a recent engineering study of those lots and the engineer's determination of where sewer lines might go if a sewer system were installed. City Attorney Jenkins recommended that no unnecessary easements be taken. The two resolutions which were prepared are alike except that in one the utility easement is made directly to the Community Association and in the other it is made to the City with the intention that it be conveyed concurrently to the Community Association. The property owner prefers the second resolution, preferring to grant the easement to the City. The City Attorney advised that either resolution would be appropriate. The need for and safety of a possible trail easement was discussed, and it was decided to hold the matter on the Agenda. NEW BUSINESS B. CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTATES WITH REGARD TO FUNDING THE RELOCATION OF THE PALOS VERDES RECYCLING _ CENTER. City Manager Nealis reported that the City of Rolling Hills Estates has requested financial contributions from the other three Peninsula cities toward the relocation of the Palos Verdes Recycling Center to an area not directly adjacent to private residences. K G Rolling Hills City Council Meeting - 2/11/91 Mayor Hugh Muller of the City of Rolling Hills Estates explained that the Sanitation Districts have indicated that financial assistance from the cities would help persuade them to relocate the center rather than to close it. Councilwoman Murdock suggested that the percentages currently used for Regional Law Enforcement Agreement be used as a basis for the financial share. Councilwoman Swanson moved that the City Council endorse in principle the request of Rolling Hills Estates; the City Manager was directed to work with the other Mayors and City Managers to put together a plan for each city's participation. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pernell and passed unanimously. SPECIAL PRESENTATION A. SPECIAL PRESENTATION FROM DIMENSION CABLE TELEVISION GENERAL MANAGER, MR. STEVE FOWLER, PERTAINING TO THE CABLE TELEVISION CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE. City Manager Nealis introduced Mr. Steve Fowler, who explained the construction timetable established by Dimension Cable Television. Mr. Fowler said the City staff will be taught to read the blueprints so they can explain the impact on individual properties to those homeowners who have questions. Mr. Fowler explained that the underground construction will take place before the overhead construction. The amplifiers for the underground utilities will be contained in eight cabinets, which will be placed on the ground in their approximate location at least two weeks before they are installed, with a note to homeowners in the vicinity to contact Dimension if they have any comments on the location. The locations have already been chosen to be in the least objectionable areas, and in most cases they won't even be seen. Three larger cabinets which supply electrical power to the system will also be installed in wooded areas of the City, away from viewing areas but near electrical power. The entry point for the system is at the Crenshaw gir hte. Five separate fiberoptic nodes (the latest state-of-the-art tdchnology) are to be placed in the system. The maximum time differential between when the residents in the first phase receive cable and when the residents in the sixth (and last) phase receive cable will be six months. Mr. Fowler said this will be a difficult installation because of the terrain and the many trees. He mentioned that a significant number of telephone poles will need to be removed and replaced. The City has 45 days to review the engineering construction plan. Dimension Cable TV is ready to begin as soon as they receive the City's final approval of the plan. Approvals have already been received from the Community Association on the underground plan, and all permits and licenses have been applied for. Mayor Pro Tem Pernell asked about the Flying Triangle area, and Mr. Fowler said the construction there would be by expansion loops to allow expansion of the cables in that area. The fiber- optic cables will stop at the top of the hill and coaxial cables will be used down the hill in the Flying Triangle area. Councilwoman Swanson inquired about the feasibility of connecting a security system to the cable, to allow television viewing of visitors at each guard gate. Mr. Fowler replied that it is quite possible, but costly --approximately $60,000 to cover all three gates. This system could be added later, if desired. Councilwoman Swanson urged that this be explored and discussed with the Community Association. 3 Rolling Dills City Council Fleeting o 2/11/91 Councilwoman Swanson asked if the cost of undergrounding utilities might be reduced if it were done instead of replacing the telephone poles in connection with the cable installation, and Mr. Fowler said he would check into it. Mayor Heinsheimer asked Mr. Fowler to indicate on the map which telephone pops would need to be replaced. t�7F'F*� F���F.N(17•� At 8020 p.m. Mayor Heinsheimer opened the meeting for public comment. No one present wished to speak on the open agenda. R. FE'SOLt'TIOh NO. E33: A FE:;OLl'TION 01 T}i1=: CITY COU2:CIL 07 THE CITY 07 FOLLING kiILLr SL'F'POhTING SENATE BILL NO. 159 INTRODUCED BY SENATOR DRNIEL E. 30ilTMICR{T}•iIC F:i hF:I"Ei,L; F'i«,I'E;i:Z`Y Tr",�C F�FC�t�'-TI��h=� F't)I2 NtJ 1•�?�� L�+SFW Fh�+F'F:fiTY TAX CITIE�s. City Manager Nealis reported that this bill is an attempt to reinstate the property `pax revenues lost to "no and low property tax ciities9° under Senate Hill No. 2557 and to eliminate the property tax administration charge and booking feed It is sponsored by the League of California Cities. Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh moved adoption of Resolution No. 633. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Murdock and passed unanimously. OLID BUSINESS There was no old business. C. FI';.;OI.u'TIO'; NO. 34 i1 RESOLUTION OF TitiF: CITY CON`?:C'iI. 07 THE CITY OF I".OI.LI.'I-I I{II,LS A.=?SIGtvlNG TO THE CITY 07 I.if"'I"ZA A i';,Is'.': 07 XTO AVAILABLE COMMu'NIT'z` DEVELOPMENT BLOCX GRAM { C I: a ) F U`:D 8 . Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh moved adoption of Resolution No. 634. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Murdock and passed unanimously. D. CONSIDERATION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN 293 CITY 07 ROLLING HILLS AND MR o JOHN LO POLLOCIX REGARDING THE RELEASE on, a UTILITY UNDERGROUNDIZO REQUIREMENT AND 33 TTLENZOT 033 XSSU 8 o City Attorney Jenkins recommended approval of this agreement. Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh moved adoption of the Agreement. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Murdock and passed unanimously. E. CONSIDERATION OF COt:"IF"i',C'P I't.,I. RI:IMI:iPI'_;:;I "!I:2:T OF GEOTECEZICAL REPORT L{•I:i?,I"_?,ZiOI: Fti2:D YI"O,'E=:;INTI fi'f`GARCilt:G THE APPI,It'A'I'IO2; BY M. 1F;FII'I:Y Ih`:'Eh, S SOUTHFIELD Di"I't'E (>'ONIt:G CASE 2;O. 3 as) City Manager Nealis reported that recent meetings with the applicant and his representatives have indicated that Mr. Paver has signed the Phase II report requested by the Planning Commission, requiring him to reimburse the City for any cosecs incurred. Councilwoman Murdock moved approval of the contract. Without objection, Councilmembers concurred with the motion. 4 0 5- Rolling Hills City Council Meeting - 2/11/91 L. CONSIDERATION Or REPORT REGARDING ACQUISITION OF A CITY CREDIT CARD. After discussion, it was decided to obtain one card for use by the City Manager. He was directed to report back to the Council at the end of a year, or earlier. H. CONSIDERATION 07 SIRING AN ADMINISTRATIVE/PLANNING INTERN. City Manager Nealis explained that the proposed hiring of an intern at $5.00 to $8.00 per hour on a schedule not to exceed 20 hours per week (plus meetings) would provide assistance to the Planning Department and the City Manager's office with emphasis on preparation of the zoning case files prior to computerization. City Councilmembers authorized the City Manager to proceed with the proposed hiring. )(ATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEI( The City Attorney had no additional matters for discussion. )+TATTERS FROM MEXBERS OF THE CLTY COUNCIL Councilmembers thanked Councilwoman Swanson for the recent tour of the RTD facilities. Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh reported that she met with Rolling Hills Estates Councilman Ken Servis to observe the traffic at the intersection of Palos Verdes Drive North and Portuguese Bend Road. Councilman Servis indicated the City of Rolling Hills Estates is interested in forming a joint committee made up of representatives from each city's Traffic Commission and City Council, the City Managers and Traffic Engineers, to do some fact finding and study of the intersection. CLOSED SESSTM The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. to a closed session for the purpose of discussing legal matters. MEETING RECONVENEQ The meeting was reconvened at 10:02 p.m. after discussion of actual and potential litigation matters. Mayor - Heinsheimer adjourned the meeting at 10:03 p.m. to Wednesday, February 13, 1991 at 1:30 p.m. at the South Coast Botanic Gardens Classroom B for a Joint meeting with the Planning Commission. The matter of the Colyear resolution was continued to that meeting. APPROV rr.'- W yor Fro were . 5 Minutes 9,96retary