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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 )
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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.
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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.
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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.
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