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9/23/1991MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA September 23, 1991 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor Pernell at 7:35 p.m. on Monday, September 23, 1991 in the City Council Chambers at the City Hall/ Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Leeuwenburgh, Murdock, Mayor Pro Tem Swanson, Mayor Pernell ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Craig Nealis City Manager L. D. Courtright City Treasurer Michael Jenkins City Attorney Lola Ungar Principal Planner Diane Sawyer Deputy City Clerk Lucile Rogers Minutes Secretary Capt.William Mangan L.A. County Sheriff's Dept. Lomita Station CONSENT CALENDAR Councilwoman Murdock moved approval of the Consent Calendar, Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh seconded and the motion passed without objection. a. Minutes - Meeting of August 26, 1991 Special Meeting of September 19, 1991 (Approved as presented) b. Payment of Bills - Demands Number 5759 through 5797 dated September 23, 1991 in the amount of $30,325.65 were approved for payment from the General Fund. (Approved as presented) C. Financial Statement for the month of August. (Received and filed) 1 Rolling Hills.City Council Meeting - 9/23/91 d. Correspondence from Dennis Lord, District Manager, Southern California Gas Company regarding Transportation: Efficiency and Alternatives. (Received and filed) e. Southern California Edison Company application for authority to increase rates. (Received and filed) SPECIAL PRESENTATION TO DEPARTING DEPUTY TRAFFIC ENGINEER. TOM SORRENTINO Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh thanked Deputy Traffic Engineer Sorrentino for his outstanding service to the City of Rolling Hills over the past three years. Mayor Pernell presented him with a plaque in appreciation for his services. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS A. ZONING CASE 462: Variance application for encroachment into rear yard setback for construction of swimming pool. Address: 36 Saddleback (Lot 12-2-RH) Applicant/Owner: Dr. & Mrs. Black RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL NO. 91-23 Principal Planner Ungar reported that the Planning Commission has approved this, application, incorporating mitigating measures into the Resolution to address neighbors' concerns regarding privacy, noise and lighting. Mayor Pro Tem Swanson moved approval of the staff recommendation to receive and file Resolution No. 91-23. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh and passed without objection. PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued A. ZONING CASE 432: CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION DENYING A SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT A NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION OF DENIAL NO. 91-17 APPLICANT: MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER SPATA (ANDERSEN, KELEHER AND SPATA) OWNERS: ISCO INDUSTRIES AND E.S. DEVELOPMENT ADDRESS: 6 RINGBIT ROAD WEST (LOT 8 -A -2 -SF) 2 i Rolling Hills City Council Meeting - 9/23/91 City Manager Nealis reported that on September 19, 1991 the City Council conducted a field trip to the site to consider the plans. Since the site visit the applicants have submitted a revised set of plans calling for a 2,950 square foot residence. The plans denied by the Planning Commission called for a 3,210 square foot residence. The Fire Department has been consulted regarding fire prevention capabilities on the lot and they have specified certain measures which 'must be taken to address their concerns. In addition, a Variance must be obtained for the stable in the front yard area. In reply to a query from Mayor Pernell, the applicants indicated they are abandoning the plans which were previously denied by the Planning Commission. City Attorney Jenkins advised that either the revised plans could be remanded back to the Planning Commission for consideration with a request for a Variance, or the applicants could be required to file a new application. Councilmembers agreed not to require a new application for the Site Plan Review. Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh moved that a revused application be remanded back to the Planning Commission and a new application for a Variance for the proposed barn in the front yard be filed at the same time. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Murdock with the condition.that the Planning Commission be notified that the City Council has not made a judgment or expressed an opinion on the application. Mayor Pernell postponed action on the motion to allow the applicants a few minutes to confer. OLD BIISINESS None. NEW BUSINESS A. ORDINANCE NO. 234: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF SANITARY SEWER REIMBURSEMENT DISTRICTS AND AMENDING THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. City Manager Nealis explained that Ordinance No. 234 authorizes the formation of sanitary sewer reimbursement districts to provide a process for reimbursement of construction costs to those providing original private funding in the event of future connections to the sewer system. 3 1 Rolling Hills City Council Meeting - 9/23/91 City Attorney Jenkins pointed out that this procedure is basically an accounting system and is much simpler than setting up a benefit district. Mayor Pro Tem Swanson moved introduction of Ordinance No. 234, Councilwoman Murdock seconded and the motion passed on a 5-0 roll call vote. Mayor Pernell congratulated the staff.on their efforts and Mayor Pro Tem Swanson expressed her hope that this will serve as a model for other efforts in the community. B. CONSIDERATION OF PARTICIPATION IN PROJECT TO REMEASURE SURVEY MONUMENTS WITHIN THE FLYING TRIANGLE AREA. City Manager Nealis reported that staff recommends this item be held over at the request of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes Redevelopment Agency pending further definition of the costs involved. Mayor Pro Tem Swanson requested an update from the staff on the efforts of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. OPEN AGENDA Mr. Al Esser, 71 Crest Road East, referred to his letter of July 3, 1991 regarding the suggested Klondike Canyon impervious drainage and supplemental sewers. He presented a poster showing 1^ two panoramic views of the central coastal portion of the southern watershed taken in early March and on May 2, 1991 from non - impervious portions of the existing Klondike Canyon drainage system. He complimented the City Manager on his helpful suggestions on the matter. PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued A. ZONING CASE 432: Mr. Spata thanked the City Council for the opportunity to speak with the applicants, and said they support the motion to remand the application back to the Planning Commission. It was clarified that the only additional fees will be those required for the Variance application. The motion of Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh to remand the application to the Planning Commission was considered and passed without objection. I Rolling Hills City Council Meeting - 9/23/91 MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh reported that at the last Traffic Commission meeting, Commissioner John Welbourne reported on his experiences with the speedboard mounted on the back of his truck. She suggested that Commissioner Welbourne be invited to address the City Council on this subject at the next meeting'. In reply to a question from Mayor Pro Tem Swanson regarding the speedboard, Captain Mangan of the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, Lomita Station, explained that the speedboard is an electro -mechanical device which operates off an automotive battery to advise approaching motorists of their speed and the posted legal speed limit. It is inexpensive, transportable, and easy to operate by volunteers. Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh asked Councilmembers to choose a date for the December Open House. December 9, 1991 was selected, and Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh said she would proceed with the arrangements. Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh suggested that sometime in the next six weeks or so a geology tour be scheduled for an update of the Flying Triangle area. The City Manager was directed to make arrangements for the tour and to notice it in the Bulletin. Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh suggested that a letter from the City Council be sent to Anne LaJeunesse, formerly with the Palos Verdes Peninsula News, thanking her for her seven years of attendance at Rolling Hills City Council meetings and her excellent reporting for the City. Mayor Pro Tem Swanson reported that the school year began smoothly with regard to delivery of public services. RTD is monitoring the needs and the new RTD service has been well received by the community. Ridership has been increased to at least four times what it was last year. MATTERS FROM STAFF City Manager Nealis reported that he Planning computerization study from Planning on September 24 and it will be presented to at its next meeting. 5 expects to receive the Consultant Ron Osborne the Council for review Rolling Hills City Council Meeting - 9/23/91 MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY None. CLOSED SESSION The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. to a closed session for the purpose of discussing legal matters. MEETING RECONVENED AND ADJOURNED The meeting was reconvened at 9:14 p.m. and adjourned at 9:15 p.m. to Monday, October 14, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. APPROVED i yor 2 Minutes Se tary t 11