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)
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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,
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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.
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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. �
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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.
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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.
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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.
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