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2500 Planning - Ordinance No 296 Regardin the Meeting Time of Plannin Commission & Rolling Hills Municipal CodeMATERS FROM STAFF REPORT ON ORDINANCE NO. 296, ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 25, 2004, REGARDING MEETING TIME OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION. City Manager Nealis reported on the City Council's adoption of Ordinance No. 296 that will allow the Planning Commission to set their meeting time and that a Resolution will be presented to the Commission at their next meeting officially changing the meeting time from 7:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. City Manager Nealis also reported on the City Council's review of the Subdivision and Zoning Code amendments. He reported that the City Council agreed with all of the amendments recommended by the Commission, however they choose not to regulate play houses except those exceeding a 15 ft. height/120 square foot threshold. He indicated that the City Council also included covered porches in pad coverage calculations, however, due to concerns expressed by local architects, the City Council directed that staff prepare a report for the Commission to further review this subject. OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 296: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY,. OF ROLLING HILLS REGARDING THE MEETING TIME OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND AMENDING THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) There being no discussion, Mayor Heinsheimer called for a motion. Councilmember Hill moved that the City Council waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 296. Councilmember Lay seconded the. motion, which carried unanimously by those Councilmembers in attendance. (Councilmember Pernell absent) Minutes City Council Meeting 10/25/04 -3- ORDINANCE NO. 296: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REGARDING THE . MEETING TIME OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND AMENDING THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. (FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION) City Manager Nealis introduced Ordinance No. 296. He indicated that the Planning Commission had discussed the idea of adjusting their meeting time from 7:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and that staff prepared this Ordinance because in order' to make this adjustment, an amendment to the Municipal Code was required. He indicated that the attached Ordinance would give the Planning Commission the discretion to establish its meeting time by resolution. Mayor Pro Tem Pemell requested clarification regarding public notification of this change. City Attorney Jenkins commented on the posting of Agendas at City Hall. City Manager Nealis commented on the advertisement of meeting times in the Citywide Newsletter. Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilmember Lay, which was seconded by Councilmember Hill; to introduce Ordinance No. 296. Hearing no objections, Mayor Heinsheimer ordered Ordinance No. 296 introduced and continued this item to the October 25, 2004 City Council meeting for consideration of second reading and adoption. RESOLUTIONS OF APPROVAL RESOLUTION NO. 2004-25. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REGARDING THE MEETING TIME OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION. Chairman Sommer introduced.Resolution No. 2004-25 and called for a motion. In response to Commissioner Witte, City Manager Nealis explained that' an article would be placed in the Citywide Newsletter announcing the change in time. Commissioner Witte moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2004-25. Commissioner DeRoy seconded the motion, which carried unanimously by those Commissioners in attendance. Minutes - Planning Commission Meeting 12-21-04 RESOLUTION NO. 2004-25 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REGARDING THE MEETING TIME OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION. THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. In accordance with Section 2.20.030 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the Planning Commission will meet on the third Tuesday of each -month at the hour of 6:30 p.m. If there are no items of business within the • Commission's jurisdiction on the posted agenda, the Commission will not meet and the meeting may be adjourned by the City Clerk, or his or her designee, to the next regular meeting date. Section 2. The Planning Commission will meet in the City Administration Building (City Hall), No. 2 Portuguese Bend Road, unless otherwise noticed in accordance with State law. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 215tday of December, 2004. ROGE SOMMER, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: MARILYN RN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§ CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2004-25 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REGARDING THE MEETING TIME OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION. was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on December 21, 2004 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners DeRoy, Witte and Chairman Sommer. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioners Hankins and Margeta. ABSTAIN: None. and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices. K DEPUTY CITY CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 2004-25 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REGARDING THE MEETING TIME OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION. THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. In accordance with Section 2.20.030 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the Planning Commission will meet on the third Tuesday of each month at the hour of 6:30 p.m. If there are no items of business within the Commission's jurisdiction on the posted agenda, the Commission will not meet and the meeting may be adjourned by the City Clerk, or his or her designee, to the next regular meeting date. Section 2. The' Planning Commission will meet in the City Administration Building (City Hall), No. 2 Portuguese Bend Road, unless otherwise noticed in accordance with State law. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21s`day of December, 2004. ROG SOMMER, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: MARILYN I RN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK C • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§ CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2004-25 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REGARDING THE MEETING TIME OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION. was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on December 21, 2004 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners DeRoy, Witte and Chairman Sommer. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioners Hankins and Margeta. ABSTAIN: None. and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices. DEPUTY CITY CLERK City 0, ie0i INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 DATE: DECEMBER 21, 2004 TO: HONORABLE -MEMBERS -OF -THE PLANNING COMMISSION NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 FAX: (310) 377.7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com FROM: YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING. DIRECTOR SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 2004-25. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REGARDING THE MEETING TIME OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION. BACKGROUND 1. At the August 17, 2004 Planning Commission meeting, the Commission voted to establish the meeting time of the Planning Commission's meetings at 6:30 p.m., rather than the current 7:30 p.m. 2. ' The Rolling Hills Municipal Code mandated that Commission meetings start at 7:30 p.m. Changing the time required the City Council to amend the Municipal Code. The City Council at their October 25, 2004 regular meeting adopted Ordinance No. 296 amending the Municipal Code to allow the Planning Commission to set the meeting time by a Resolution. 3. Attached for your consideration is Resolution No. 2004-25 establishing the meeting time at 6:30 p.m. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission consider adopting Resolution No. 2004-25 changing the Planning Commission meeting time to 6:30 p.m ePrir;itil6:1 RecyclQd �-';�t::•a RESOLUTION NO. 2004-25 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REGARDING THE MEETING TIME OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION. THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. In accordance with Section 2.20.030 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the Planning Commission will meet on the third Tuesday of each month at the hour of 6:30 p.m. If there are no items of business within.the Commission's jurisdiction on the posted agenda, the Commission will not meet and the meeting may be adjourned by the City Clerk, or his or her designee, to the next regular meeting date. Section 2. The Planning Commission will meet in the City Administration Building (City Hall), No. 2 Portuguese Bend Road, unless otherwise noticed in accordance with State law. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 215tday of December, 2004. ROGER SOMMER, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§ CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 20.04-25 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE —CTY OF ROLLING—HIL-LS-REGARDING THE MEETING TIME OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION. was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on December 21, 2004 by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices. DEPUTY CITY CLERK ORDINANCE NO. 296 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REGARDING THE MEETING TIME OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND AMENDING THE' ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 2.20.030 of Title 2, Chapter 2.20. of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is amended to read: "2.20.30 Meeting Time. The Planning Commission will meet at the times and places established by resolution of the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission must meet at least once per month, unless its agenda contains no items of business within the Commission's jurisdiction under this Chapter. If there are no items of business within the Commission's jurisdiction on the posted agenda, the Commission will not meet and the meeting may be adjourned by the City Clerk, or his or her designee, to the next regular meeting date. The Planning Commission will meet in the City Administration Building (City Hall), No. 2 Portuguese Bend Road, unless otherwise noticed in . cordance with State . w." PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 25"' day,, fictobe 4. Mayor Attest: %11 zv�•�t r, , d . k Marilyn Kern Deputy City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§ CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) sheimer I certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 296 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF. THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REGARDING THE MEETING TIME OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND AMENDING THE ROLLING HILLS . MUNICIPAL CODE. was approved and adoptedat a regular meeting of the City Council on October 25, 2004 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Black, Hill, Lay and Mayor Heinsheimer. NOES: None . - _ _- ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Pernell. ABSTAIN: None. and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: - Administrative Offices DEPUTY CITY /CLERK Ordinance No. 296 -t- Cii opt?F,.y JJiPF, �2 INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 DATE: NOVEMBER 16, 2004 TO: HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR SUBJECT: REPORT REGARDING CHANGING THE MEETING TIME OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION. NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com BACKGROUND 1. At the August 17, 2004 Planning Commission meeting, the Commission considered changing the time of the Planning Commission's meetings from 7:30 pm to 6:30 pm.. 2. The Rolling Hills Municipal Code mandates that the meetings start at 7:30 pm. Changing the time requires the City Council to amend the Municipal Code. The City Council at their October 25, 2004 regular meeting adopted Ordinance No. 296, which is attached, amending the Municipal Code to allow the Planning Commission to set the meeting time by a Resolution. This Ordinance will become effective on November 25, 2004. 3,. Staff will prepare a Resolution for Planning Commission's consideration at the December 21, 2004 Planning Commission meeting formally setting the time of the regular meetings at 6:30 pm. RECOMMENDATION Receive and file. Pr : it ed or R.,c•,'r,;lrxi i'' ry ORDINANCE NO. 296 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REGARDING THE MEETING TIME OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND AMENDING THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 2.20.030 of Title 2, Chapter 2.20. of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is amended to read: "2.20.30 Meeting Time. The Planning Commission will meet at the times and places established by resolution of the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission must meet at least once per month, unless its agenda contains no items of business within the Commission's jurisdiction under this Chapter. If there are no items of business within the Commission's jurisdiction on the posted agenda, the Commission will not meet and the meeting may be adjourned by the City Clerk, or his or her designee, to the next regular meeting date. The Planning Commission will meet in the City Administration Building (City Hall), No. 2 Portuguese Bend Road, unless otherwise noticed in ; cordance with State • w." PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 25'" dayi ��ctobe '$4. sheimer Attest: Marilyn Kern Deputy City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ,.J §§ Mayor I certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 296 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REGARDING THE MEETING TIME OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND AMENDING THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on October 25, 2004 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Black, Hill, Lay and Mayor Heinsheimer. NOES: None. ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Pernell. ABSTAIN: None. and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices I) 7 K ,-} DEPUTY CITY'CLERK Ordinance No. 296 - I - CD- C1i 0/ ie0m Jd,•!P INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com MEMORANDUM TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN ROGER SOMMER AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CC: YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR FROM: CRAIG NEALIS, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 296 DATE: OCTOBER 26, 2004 At the regular meeting of the Rolling Hills City Council held Monday, October 25, 2004, the City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 296 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REGARDING THE MEETING TIME OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND AMENDING THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. We have enclosed a copy of Ordinance No. 296 for your information. Adoption of this Ordinance will enable the Commission to adopt a Resolution establishing its own meeting time. A staff report from Planning Director Yolanta Schwartz will be presented to the Commission on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 describing this process. Should you with to discuss this further, please do not hesitate to call. Thank you for your cooperation. CRN:mlk 10-26-04pc-mem.doc ®Pririted on Recycled Paper. ORDINANCE NO. 296 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REGARDING THE MEETING TIME OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND AMENDING THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 2.20.030 of Title 2, Chapter 2.20. of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is amended to read: "2.20.30 Meeting Time. The Planning Commission will meet at the times and places established by resolution of the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission must meet at least once per month, unless its agenda contains no items of business within the Commission's jurisdiction under this Chapter. If there are no items of business within the Commission's jurisdiction on the posted agenda, the Commission will not meet and the meeting may be adjourned by the City Clerk, or his or her designee, to the next regular meeting date. The Planning Commission will meet in the City Administration Building (City Hall), No. 2 Portuguese Bend Road, unless otherwise noticed in i cordance with State w." PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 25th day Attest: �f . k Marilyn Kern Deputy City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS §§ Mayor sheimer I certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 296 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REGARDING THE MEETING TIME OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND AMENDING THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on October 25, 2004 by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Black, Hill, Lay and Mayor Heinsheimer. AYES: NOES: None . ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Pernell. ABSTAIN: None . and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices DEPUTY CITY'CLERK Ordinance No. 296 -1- ,ef Cii o/ l2 PP,.S JI,PP, INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityoirh@aol.com Agenda Item No.: 7A Mtg. Date: 10/25/04 DATE: OCTOBER 25, 2004 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL ATTN: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER FROM: YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR SUBJECT : AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS , REGARDING THE MEETING TIME OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND AMENDING THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. BACKGROUND At the September 27, 2004 City Council meeting, the City Council opened a public hearing regarding the attached Ordinance to amend the Municipal Code to allow the Planning Commission to set their meeting time by a Resolution of the Commission. The City Council introduced ordinance No. 296 at that meeting by a 5-0 vote. A copy of the staff report that was presented to the City Council. on September 27th is attached for your information. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council open the continued public hearing, take public testimony, close the public hearing and consider Ordinance No. 296 for second reading and adoption. ®Prwi t,cl or 1'ie::waed i':r;gtr ORDINANCE NO. 296 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REGARDING THE MEETING TIME OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND AMENDING THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 2.20.030 of Title 2, Chapter 2.20. of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is amended to read: "2.20.30 Meeting Time. The Planning Commission will meet at the times and places established by resolution of the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission must meet at least once per month, unless its agenda contains no items of business within the Commission's jurisdiction under this Chapter. If there are no items of business within the Commission's jurisdiction on the posted agenda, the Commission will not meet and the meeting may be adjourned by the City Clerk, or his or her designee, to the next regular meeting date. The Planning Commission will meet in the City Administration Building (City Hall), No. 2 Portuguese Bend Road, unless otherwise noticed in accordance with State law." PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this _ day of 2004. Thomas Heinsheimer, Mayor • Attest: Marilyn Kern, City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§ CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) I certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 296 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REGARDING THE MEETING TIME OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND AMENDING THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on 2004 by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: • ABSTAIN: and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices DEPUTY CITY CLERK DATE: TO: ATTN: FROM: SUBJECT: Ci4 oil?PPay Jd,PF, NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS. CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377.7288 E-mail: cityofrh( laoI.com Agenda Item No.: 8A Mtg. Date: 9/27/04 SEPTEMBER 27, 2004 HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 296. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REGARDING THE MEETING TIME OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND AMENDING THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. BACKGROUND The Planning Commission discussed the possibility of changing its regular meeting time from 7:30 pm to 6:30 pm. However, the Rolling Hills Municipal Code establishes the Commission meeting time of 7:30 pm. Changing it would require the City Council to amend the Municipal Code. Attached for your consideration is an ordinance amending the Municipal Code to allow the Planning Commission to set its own meeting time by Resolution of the Planning Commission. It is anticipated that if the City Council ultimately adopts this ordinance, the Planning Commission will act to set its meeting time at 6:30 pm for regular meetings. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council introduce and conduct the first reading of the proposed ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 296 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REGARDING THE MEETING TIME OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND AMENDING THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 2.20.030 of Title 2, Chapter 2.20. of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is amended to read: "2.20.30 Meeting Time. The Planning Commission will meet at the times and places established by resolution of the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission must meet at least once per month, unless its agenda contains no items of business within the Commission's jurisdiction under this Chapter. If there are no items of business within the Commission's jurisdiction on the posted agenda, the Commission will not meet and the meeting may be adjourned by the City Clerk, or his or her designee, to the next regular meeting date. The Planning Commission will meet in the City Administration Building (City Hall), No. 2 Portuguese Bend Road, unless otherwise noticed in accordance with State law." PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this _ day of 2004. Thomas Heinsheimer, Mayor Attest: Marilyn Kern, City Clerk 1• STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§ CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) I certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 296 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REGARDING THE MEETING TIME OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND AMENDING THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on 2004 by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices DEPUTY CITY CLERK fi DATE: TO: ATTN: FROM: SUBJECT: City 0/ Alliny JUL INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com Agenda Item No.: 8A Mtg. Date: 9/27/04 SEPTEMBER 27, 2004 HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 296. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REGARDING THE MEETING TIME OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND AMENDING THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. BACKGROUND The Planning Commission discussed the possibility of changing its regular meeting time from 7:30 pm to 6:30 pm. However, the Rolling Hills Municipal Code establishes the Commission meeting time of 7:30 pm. Changing it would require the City Council to amend the Municipal Code. Attached for your consideration is an ordinance amending the Municipal Code to allow the Planning Commission to set its own meeting time by Resolution of the Planning Commission. It is anticipated that if the City Council ultimately adopts this ordinance, the Planning Commission will act to set its meeting time at 6:30 pm for regular meetings. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council introduce and conduct the first reading of the proposed ordinance. ®Pruiii: ri ors NecNclnii Pa U�.n J ORDINANCE NO. 296 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REGARDING THE MEETING TIME OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND AMENDING THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 2.20.030 of Title 2, Chapter 2.20. of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is amended to read: "2.20.30 Meeting Time. The Planning Commission will meet at the times and places established by resolution of the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission must meet at least once per month, unless its agenda contains no items of business within the Commission's jurisdiction under this Chapter. If there are no items of business within the Commission's jurisdiction on the posted agenda, the Commission will not meet and the meeting may be adjourned by the City Clerk, or his or her designee, to the next regular meeting date. The Planning Commission will meet in the City Administration Building (City Hall), No. 2 Portuguese Bend Road, unless otherwise noticed in accordance with State law." PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this _ day of 2004. Thomas Heinsheimer, Mayor Attest: Marilyn Kern, City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§ CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) I certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 296 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REGARDING THE MEETING TIME OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND AMENDING THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on 2004 by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices ' DEPUTY CITY CLERK