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10/28/1991 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA October 28, 1991 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor Pernell at 7 : 30 p.m. on Monday, ` October 28, 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, Mayor Pro Tem Swanson, Mayor Pernell ABSENT: Councilmember Murdock (excused) ALSO PRESENT: Craig Nealis City Manager Michael Jenkins City Attorney Lola Ungar Principal Planner William Mangan Capt. , LA County Sheriff's Dept. , Lomita Station Jay Corbett Asst. Fire Chief, LA County Fire Dept. Lucile Rogers Minutes Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR = Councilmember Leeuwenburgh moved approval of the Consent Calendar, Mayor Pro Tem Swanson seconded and the motion passed _ without objection. a. Minutes - Meeting of September 23, 1991. (Approved as presented) b. Payment of Bills - Demands Number 5798 through 5845 dated October 14 , 1991 in the amount of $28, 165. 44 ; and Demands Number 5846 through 5878 dated October 28, 1991 in the amount of $48, 260.85 were approved for payment from the General Fund. c. Financial Statement for the month of September. (Approved as presented) d. Notice to Public Utilities Commission from California Water Service Company regarding rate increases. (Received and filed) 1 Rolling Hills City Council Meeting - 10/28/91 e. Correspondence from Torrance City Manager LeRoy Jackson regarding SB 329 pertaining to Airport Land Use Planning. (Received and filed) . f. Resolution No. 651: A Resolution Authorizing the Destruction of Certain Records (Expired Animal Licenses) . (Approved as presented) g. Desalination Legislative Update. (Received and filed) ` h. Status of Intersection of Palos Verdes Drive North/Rolling Hills Road/Portuguese Bend Road. (Received and filed) i. Roadside Reflectors in the Vicinity of 9 Middleridge Lane South. (Received and filed) SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. REPORT REGARDING GREY WATER ORDINANCES City Manager Nealis introduced Mr. Fady Mattar, Chief Plumbing and Mechanical Inspector of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, who updated Councilmembers and the audience on the grey water ordinance recently adopted by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Mr. Mattar also advised that an ordinance has been put into effect requiring the installation of low-flow toilets in all new construction. Mr. Mattar explained the subsurface piping systems developed for the use of grey water, indicating that no installations are complete as yet, but there is one in plan check. In reply to questions from Mayor Pro Tem Swanson, Mr. Mattar said that according to the County Health Department there is no danger in irrigating fruit trees, but there may be difficulties with adequate distribution of the water over a large area. B. PRESENTATION BY MR. RON STANREY OF PV2000 REQUESTZNG CITY PARTICIPATION IN PENINSULA WIDE STUDY Mr. Ron Stankey, 6940 Starstone Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, reported on the activities of PV 2000, a project of the Community Association of the Pacific (CAP) . The group was formed to look at emerging community needs in seven areas: government, education, 2 Rolling Hills City Council Meeting - 10/28/91 graphics, environment, transportation, arts and leisure, and cultural diversity. He introduced the Chairperson of PV 2000, Ms. Lea Ann King, 49 Strawberry Lane, Rolling Hills Estates. Ms. King urged support of the project by Councilmembers and residents, including participation in the community meeting to be held on November 21, 1991 at the South Coast Botanic Garden. OPEN AGENDA No one present wished to speak on the open agenda. PLANNING COMMIS3ION ITEMS A. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING BILLS DENYING A REQOEST FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT A NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESZDENCE, DENYZNG A REQIIEST FOR A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACR AND DENYING A REQIIEST FOR A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH INTO THE SIDE YARD SETBACR IN ZONING CASE NO. 366. ADDRESS: 5 SOUTHFIELD (LOT 3-SF) OWNER: MR. JEFFREY FAVER The staff report by Principal Planner Ungar and Resolution No. 91-25 were received and filed. POBLIC HEARINGS A. FINAL DRAFT OF THE CITY'3 SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT (SRRE) City Manager Nealis reported that the Final Draft of the SRRE, incorporating changes requested by reviewing agencies, documents the sources of waste within the City, describes current diversion activities and identifies objectives to meet the mandated 50� waste diversion by the year 2000. Rolling Hills currently diverts 36$ of the solid waste generated in the City, exceeding the goal of 25$ diversion by the year 1995. Mr. Michael Huls, 14619 Flatbush, Norwalk, representing Resource Information Systems, answered questions concerning how the additional 14� diversion might be accomplished. He indicated that a public education effort must take place to encourage the private sector to reclaim as much as possible, to assist residents to make informed purchases, and to increase the opportunities for recycling. 3 Rolling Hills City Council Meeting - 10/28/91 The figures used in the study for green waste/prunings were questioned, with Councilmember Heinsheimer asserting the numbers were far too low. Mayor Pernell asked Mr. Huls to check on the figures and, if appropriate, to revise the report. The public hearing was continued pending receipt of additional information. B. PRELIMINARY DRAFT OF THE CITY�B HOIISEHOLD HAZARDOUS AASTE ELEMENT (HHWE) The draft HHWE was presented to Council for review, and was continued to the next available City Council meeting. OLD BUSINESS A. ORDINANCE NO. 234s AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF SANITARY SEWER REIMBURSEMENT DISTRZCTS AND AMENDING THE ROLLING HILLS MUNZCIPAL CODE. Mayor Pro Tem Swanson moved adoption of Ordinance No. 234, Councilmember Leeuwenburgh seconded and the motion passed unanimously. � B. CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS RELATZVE TO PROPERTY PROFILE COMPUTER SYSTEM STIIDY COMPLETED FOR THE CZTY OF ROLLING HILLS. City Manager Nealis described the Property Profile Computer System which has been recommended by Mac Solutions to provide a three-dimensional graphic representation of properties in the City. The system will provide detailed information for the use of the Planning Commission as well as Staff in evaluating applications for Variances, Conditional Use Permits, and Site Plan Review. A �� Macintosh computer system, at an estimated cost of $15, 600, with software to cost approximately $2 ,260. Staff concurs with the � G recommendations, and the funds are available in the budget. The City Council was requested to authorize Staff to purchase the system, with the understanding that it will not be installed until the Community Association remodeling is completed and the Planning Department is moved into the space currently occupied by the Community Association. A data collection plan has begun. A policy document will be prepared with recommendations regarding long-term data collection. � 4 Rolling Hills City Council Meeting - 10/28/91 Mr. Ron Osborne, 1985 Mt. Shasta Drive, San Pedro, President of Mac Solutions, commented that Apple Computer has just come out with their new product line but the only impact on the suggested system is the possibility of purchasing a different printer from the one specified in the recommendations. Councilmember Heinsheimer expressed his thanks for the thorough analysis and report, commenting that he hopes when the _ system is installed it will be a complete, integrated and tested, functioning planning tool. City Manager Nealis replied that such a system plan is being prepared and it will be� brought back to Council when completed. It was suggested that a historical record be made of the entire development of this plan and system, for the possible use of other cities. Mayor Pernell expressed some reservations concerning integration of the data base into the system, and what costs might be added to the processing of applications. He felt that current staff cannot provide adequate technical support for the input and ongoing support of the operation. He suggested that architects currently working in the City be contacted for their comments and concerns. He also suggested comments from the Planning Commissioners. Councilmember Leeuwenburgh suggested that Jim Nyman come to a work session so that Councilmembers could hear his input. Mr. Osborne stated that he consulted with an architect who is familiar with the system and who does work in Rolling Hills. He pointed out that the Planning Commission spends a great deal of time in site reviews, hearings, etc. where changes are suggested, and this system could be used to provide an immediate graphic representation of what the proposed changes would look like. Councilmember Heinsheimer moved acceptance of the Study Report for a Property Profile System and approval of its recommendations in concept pending the submission of items 2 and 3 in the - implementation report. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Leeuwenburgh and passed without objection. Mr. Osborne thanked the City Council and Staff for all the cooperation he received on the project. 5 Rolling Hills City Council Meeting - 10/28/91 NEW BUSINE88 A. RESOLIITION NO. 652 : A RESOLIITION OF THE CITY COIINCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AIITHORIZING A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CITYWIDE STREET RESTRIPING AND RELATED WORR. City Manager Nealis reported that the Notice inviting sealed bids for replacement of traffic striping and pavement markings was considered and recommended by the Rolling Hills Traffic Commission at their meeting of September 20, 1991. It is felt that contracting for citywide street restriping, rather than the current practice of repainting on an as-needed basis, could result in lower costs and improved quality of work. Councilmember Leeuwenburgh pointed out that since the AQMD changed the standards of paint to be used, the paint is not lasting as long. Councilmember Heinsheimer moved adoption of Resolution No. 652 , Mayor Pro Tem Swanson seconded and the motion passed without objection. B. RESOLIITION NO. 653: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVZNG THE APPLICATION FOR BICYCLE AND/OR PEDESTRZAN FUNDS IINDER SB 821. Councilmember Heinsheimer moved adoption of Resolution No. 653 , Councilmember Leeuwenburgh seconded and the motion passed . without objection. C. RESOLUTION NO. TC-91-1: A RESOLIITION OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTABLZSHING A "NO PARRING/TOW AWAY" ZONE BETWEEN PROPERTY NIIMBER 6 AND PROPERTY NUMBER 18, CINCHRING ROAD, ROLLING HZLLS. Councilmember Leeuwenburgh moved adoption of Resolution No. TC-91-1, Councilmember Heinsheimer seconded and the motion passed without objection. MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Councilmember Leeuwenburgh reported that the Mosquito Abatement District has requested Councilmembers in nearby districts to lobby the Torrance City Council to join the Mosquito Abatement District and help in their efforts to eradicate mosquito-borne equine encephalitis. 6 Rolling Hills City Council Meeting - 10/28/91 Councilmember Leeuwenburgh reported that the Disaster Preparedness Committee will receive an award for the survey they sent to residents. MATTERS FROM STAFF City Manager Nealis requested authorization to send Deputy City Clerk Diane Sawyer to the League of California Cities-New Law _ and Election Seminar to be held in December. Mayor Pro Tem Swanson moved that the above authorization be granted, Councilmember Heinsheimer seconded and the motion passed without objection. MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY None. CLOSED SESSION There was no need for a closed session. ADJOIIRNMENT . The meeting was adjourned at 9 : 35 p.m. to Tuesday, November 12, 1991 at 7: 30 p.m. !����=�l� _ Minutes S etary APPROVED: M or 7