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MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
February 25, 1991
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling
Hills was called to order by Mayor Heinsheimer at 7:32 p.m. on
Monday, -February 25, 1991 in the City Council Chambers at the City
Hall/Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling
Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Leeuwenburgh, Swanson,
Mayor Pro Tem Pernell, Mayor Heinsheimer
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilwoman Murdock (excused)
Craig Nealis
L. D. Courtwright
Lola Ungar
Lucile Rogers
City Manager
City Treasurer
Principal Planner
Minutes Secretary
Mayor Heinsheimer requested on behalf of Councilwoman Swanson
that item a. be removed from the Consent Calendar and Councilwoman
Leeuwenburgh requested that item f. be removed. Councilwoman
Leeuwenburgh moved approval of items b. through e, of the Consent
Calendar. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pernell and
passed unanimously.
b. Payment of Bills - Demands Number 5226 through 5256 dated
February 25, 1991 in the amount of $126,353.13 were approved for
payment from the General Fund.
c. Fiscal Statement for the month of January.
d. Correspondence from Assemblyman Gerald N. Felando with respect
to City support for Senate Bill 76.
e. Status Report with regard to Senate Bill No. 169 and Senate
Bill No. 76.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Approval of Minutes - Adjourned meeting of January 12, 1991
Regular meeting of February 11, 1991
Councilwoman Swanson requested corrections to the first two
paragraphs of page 3 of the regular meeting of February 11, 1991
as follows:
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
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Managers to put together a plan for each city's participation.
The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pernell and passed
unanimously.
Councilwoman Swanson moved approval of the minutes -as
corrected, Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh seconded and the motion passed
without objection.
f. Correspondence from Browning-Ferris Industries Regarding a
Proposed Annual Spring Clean-up Scheduled for May 11, 1991.
Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh suggested that cleanups be scheduled
semiannually, and that a fall date be considered as well as the May
11 date. Mayor Heinsheimer proposed that this matter be brought
up again in August.
Mayor Pro Tem Pernell moved approval of Consent Calendar item
f., Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh seconded and the motion passed
without objection.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
A. Resolution re: Zoning Case No. 442
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Turpanjian, Portuguese Bend Road (Lot 88-2-
RH). Approval of a request for a Variance to encroach into
the side yard setback to construct a retaining wall; approval
of a request for a Site Plan Review to construct a proposed
new residence.
Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh moved approval of the Resolution,
Councilwoman Swanson seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
OLD BUSINESS
A. DIMENSION CABLE TELEVISION CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
City Manager Nealis reported that Mr. Fowler was unable to
attend the Council meeting but the construction schedule has been
received and the timetable calls for all of Rolling Hills to be
able to receive cable television service before the end of the
calendar year. Replying to an inquiry from Councilwoman Swanson
about how many telephone poles will need to be replaced, the City
Manager stated that the latest information is that no poles will
need replacing.
Mayor Pro Tem Pernell moved that the -City accept the
construction schedule as submitted by Dimension Cable'Television.
The motion was seconded by Councilwoman. Swanson and -passed
unanimously.
Councilwoman Swanson urged that the City investigate the cost
of undergrounding utilities. The City Manager was asked to contact
Southern California Edison for costs and other information.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 635: CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO A
RESOLUTION ASSIGNING TO THE CITY OF LOMITA PART OF THE CITY
OF ROLLING HILLS' AVAILABLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) FUNDS.
City Manager Nealis reported that based on Community
Development Commission information, the amount of CDBG funds to be
assigned to the City of Lomita was incorrectly stated in Resolution
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No. 634, adopted by the City Council at its regular meeting of
February 11, 1991. Resolution No. 635 was prepared in response to
new information received after February 11, and changes the
authorized amount of funds to be transferred from $9,903 to
$10,212.
Mayor Pro Tem Pernell moved adoption of Resolution No. 635.
The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh and passed
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
OPEN AGENDA
No one present wished to speak on the open agenda.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Pro Tem Pernell reported that there was a discussion at
the last Mayors' Luncheon about looking into what can be done to
mitigate the impact of the new water rationing plan, such as
investigating the possibility of using the 100,000 gallons of water
that is being pumped out of dewatering wells daily and dumped in
the ocean. Councilwoman Swanson suggested consideration of
recapturing "gray water" for lawns and irrigation, and commented
that if biodegradable soaps are used the water may be usable
without processing. Mayor Heinsheimer said the Mayors are
discussing the possibility of creating an entity to fund a
desalination facility for the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh advised she will be attending a
meeting for all of the Municipal Water Districts on February 26,
1991, to discuss water rationing.
Councilwoman Swanson requested that the subject of water
rationing and conservation be placed on the City Council meeting
agendas on a regular basis until further notice. Mayor Pro Tem
Pernell stated he does not think most people realize how very
serious the water problem is, and suggested an informational
meeting be held for residents at City Hall. All cities have been
requested to have in place a drought ordinance by March 31; staff
was directed to work on this and place it on the agenda.
Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh asked that an article be prepared
for the next newsletter on the recycling program and how well it
is working. The Monday -Wednesday -Friday pickups are being
increased to every day. The weekends sometimes present overflow
problems. A larger bin was offered by BFI, but due to the pending
construction in that area it was felt that using the smaller bins
with more frequent pickups was preferable.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
City Manager Nealis reported that he issued a Stop Work Order
at 54 Portuguese Bend Road. Extensive grading had been done with
large amounts of water usage, without any City or County
permission. The City Manager met with the property owner and
prospective buyer and they have plans and will be submitting them
in writing.
City Manager Nealis reported that a meeting has been scheduled
by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District on Friday,
March 8, at 7:30 a.m. to discuss "Project New Beginning." City
Councilmembers are invited to attend.
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City Manager.Nealis reported he has received correspondence
from the City of Rolling Hills Estates regarding forming a joint
traffic safety committee to discuss the intersection of Palos
Verdes Drive North and Portuguese Bend Road. They recommend that
the committee be composed of the City Managers, City Traffic
Engineers, one representative from the City Councils and two
representatives from each Traffic Commission. Councilwoman
Leeuwenburgh will present this item to the Traffic Commission for
consideration.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
There were no items from the City Attorney.
CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. to a closed session for
the purpose of discussing personnel matters.
MEETING RECONVENED
The meeting was reconvened and adjourned at 8:50 p.m. to
Monday, March 11, 1991 at 7:30 p.m.
APPROVED:
Mayor
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Stating that there is no relief in sight for the California
water crisis, Mr. Stuart explained that the water from the recent
rains is in storage and will not be used this year, in case there
is a continuation of the drought. The Metropolitan Water District
has adopted a 30% mandatory water conservation policy effective
April 1, 1991. Agricultural water was cut 90%, saving the
homeowners from having to further reduce usage. Mr. Stuart said
it would take three years of normal rainfall to refill the
reservoirs, which are virtually empty now. For the forseeable
future, we will all.have to learn to live with a reduced supply of
water. He recommended that Rolling Hills adopt a drought
ordinance.
Mr. Stuart reported there are plans for a 70,000 acre foot
reclamation plant to be built at Pacific Coast Highway and E1
Segundo Boulevard. The water produced will not be potable but will
potable water use, representing approximately one-third of the
total demand of the West Basin Metropolitan District.
At the MWD Board meeting on March 12, 1991 it is anticipated
that 1,200,000 acre feet of water will be promised from the
Colorado Basin. Describing the economic disincentives to
residential water users, Mr. Stuart said initially the charge will
be double for that used over the quota, and a possible increase to
three to four times the regular charge is being discussed for areas
that do not adopt mandatory rationing.
Replying to queries from Mayor Pro Tem Pernell, Mr. Stuart
said that the use of gray water is not permitted by the State of
California Health Department. Desalinization is very viable but
very expensive, and Mr. Stuart said that all lower cost options
should be pursued before desalinization. If desalinized water were
the principal supply, our water bills would be eight times what
they are now. There are plans for a desalinization plant in Baja
California, and another possibility is the Marine Base_ in Oceanside
but the long permit process represents a problem.
Mr. Stuart discussed life style changes which will be
required, commenting that a brown lawn will be a "badge of honor."
He said drip irrigation is a big water saver. He mentioned that
he thought a moratorium on new water servoce connections might be
in order.
Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh said the City of Rolling Hills
Estates is limiting the washing of tennis courts, watering down of
rings, etc. and she feels Rolling Hills should also be considering
such restrictions.
Resident Carol Hoffman asked if there was a way to obtain fast
hot water, to avoid wasting while waiting for the water to warm up.
Mr. Stuart said there is a system but it requires re -piping, and
suggested that water be saved in a bucket and used to water plants.
Mr. Rutherford, 16 Buggy Whip Drive, suggested that residents
sprinkle their lawns early in the morning before the wind comes up,
and also asked that the City provide instructions for reading water
meters in the newsletter.
Mr. James Cantrell of the California Water Service Company
(CWSC) said the CWSC has a pamphlet on how to read a water meter,
and their service representatives will visit homeowners to help
them if requested. They also provide another pamphlet on
prohibited uses of water. Mr. Cantrell gave City Manager Nealis
a copy of a table listing how much water is used in various
everyday activities.
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Mr. Frank Hill, 11 Cinchring, expressed his desire for the
monthly calendar of activities to be resumed. His suggestion was
referred to staff for action.
Mr. Roy Campbell, 3 Running Brand, asked the status of the
undergrounding of utilities, mentioned in an earlier Council f
meeting as a possibility when telephone poles are removed and I
replaced during the cable TV installation. Mayor Pro Tem Pernell
explained that it was determined that no telephone poles would need
to be removed so the opportunity for undergrounding at a lower cost
does not appear to exist.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS,
A. Zoning Case No. 393: Request for modification of a previously
approved site plan to construct an attached subterranean
garage (previously approved as detached) with driveway access
and amend the Resolution accordingly.
Applicant: Mr. & Mrs. Charles Haueisen
Location: 6 Eastfield Drive (Lot 62EF)
City Manager Nealis reported this request was approved as a
detached subterranean garage by the Planning Commission at their
last meeting and the Resolution was approved at the adjourned
meeting on March 9, 1991. Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh noted a
discrepancy in the square footage calculations between the
Resolution and that shown on the plans. Principal Planner Ungar
explained that additional sheets show the revised calculations and
these figures were included in the Resolution. City Attorney
Jenkins advised that the Resolution takes precedence over the
plans, but the plans should be corrected to reflect the Resolution
of approval.
There being no objections, Zoning Case No. 393 was received
and filed.
B. Zoning .Case No. 438: Request for a modification to the
request for a variance to the front yard setback; Conditional
Use Permit for a pool cabana; and Site Plan Review for a new
residential redevelopment.
Applicant: Mr. Hussain Shaikh
Location: 16 Crest Road (Lot 74 -A -MS)
City Manager Nealis advised that this request was originally
approved by the Planning Commission and submitted to the City
Council in January. It was taken under jurisdiction by the Council
and remanded back to the Planning Commission so they could review
the case in its entirety. The plans have been revised
considerably, with the garage access and pool area moved to the
opposite side of the property from the adjacent property owner.
The Conditional Use Permit for the pool cabana was denied by the
Commission.
There being no objections, Zoning Case No. 438 was received
and filed.
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A. ORDINANCE NO. 231: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
ESTABLISHING THE AUTHORITY TO ISSUE PERMITS REGULATING THS
OPERATION OF VEHICLES EXCEEDING MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SIZES ON
STREETS WITHIN THE CITY AND AMENDING THE ROLLING HILLS
MUNICIPAL CODE.
Mayor Pro Tem Pernell declared the public hearing open. The
City Manager summarized the proposed ordinance, which allows the
City to require oversize vehicles to obtain a permit and prescribes
safety conditions that must be followed. It is anticipated`,that
a fee schedule resolution will be presented to Council at their
next regular meeting.
In reply to a concern expressed by Mayor Pro Tem Pernell that
the ordinance might not be strong enough, City Attorney Jenkins
stated that the wording is taken out of the Vehicle Code 'and
contains everything that can be done to regulate large vehicles.
Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh pointed out that having the ordinance
permits the Sheriff's Department to enforce the procedures.
Councilwoman Murdock moved introduction and first reading of
Ordinance No. 231 and waived reading in full. The motion was
seconded by Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh and passed unanimously. The
public hearing was held open and continued to March 25, 1991.
A. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AND
ROLLING' HILLS ESTATES JOINT STUDY GROUP TO EXAMINE THE
INTERSECTION OF PALOS VERDES DRIVE NORTH AND ROLLING HILLS
ROAD/PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD.
Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh moved and Councilwoman Murdock
seconded the appointment of Traffic Commissioners Welbourn and
Wiener, City Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh, City Manager Nealis and
City Traffic Engineer Sorrentino to the Joint Study Group with the
City of Rolling Hills Estates. The motion was passed without
exception.
B. CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE OF OUTDOOR DISPLAY CASE BULLETIN
BOARD
City Manager Nealis reported that the proposed purchase of a
glass display bulletin board was for the display of public notices
and other items of public interest and would obviate the need for
taping materials to the City Hall windows. Mayor Pro Tem Pernell
recommended and it was agreed that this item be considered at the
same time that the rest of the hardscape remodeling plan is
considered, and if decided upon that it be incorporated into the
design of the modified structure at that time.
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MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
A. WATER CONSERVATION/MEDIATION EFFORTS
This item was requested as a continuing agenda item. No
further comments were offered.
B. Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh reported for Mayor Pro Tem Pernell
and herself on their attendance at the Palos Verdes Peninsula
Unified School District "New Beginnings" breakfast meeting which
included a tour of Rolling Hills High School. She commented that
she thought Mayor Pro Tem Pernell asked six or seven very important
questions.
C. Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh requested that a notice be put in
the newsletter about the special parking arrangements and shuttle
service that will be required between the five Rolling Hills homes
which are being featured in the Miraleste High School PTSA Tour on
Thursday morning, April 4, 1991.
D. Mayor Pro Tem Pernell advised he will not be able to attend
the March 25 meeting of the City Council.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
None.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
A. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR CITY
MANAGER SERVICES.
Councilwoman Murdock moved approval of the amendment,
Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh seconded and the motion passed without
exception.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. to Monday, March 25,
1991 at 7:30 p.m.
APPROVED:
Minutes Secretary
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