Underground when any Building Structure is Expanded, Modified, Altered or Repaired in Accordance•
PUBLIC HEARINGS -Continued
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 280:. AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS TO REQUIRE THAT CTTILI'TIFS BE PLACED
UNDERGROUND AND AMENDING TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS •.& CONSTRUCTION)
AND TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. • ..
(SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background 'regarding the proposed
ordinance and stated that the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 280 at their meeting on
July 24, 2000.
Mayor Pemell opened the continued public hearing and called for testimony. Hearing none
'and 'n6 discussion,' he closed the public hearing and called for a motion.
Mayor. Pro Tem'Murdock moved that the City Council waive further •reading and adopt
Ordinance Na. 280.. Coun• cilniember Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
Minutes •
City Council Meeting
08/14/00
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PUBLIC HEARINGS -continued
• CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO: 280:- ° AN' ORDINANCE- OF THE
CITY.. OF ROLLING' HILLS • TO REQUIRE THAT . ,UTILITIES • BE PLACED
UNDERGROUND•.AND AMENDING TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS, & :CONSTRUCTION)
• AND TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
(FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION)
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding* the proposed
'ordinance and the City Council's previous amendments to the draft ordinance. • Mayor Pernell
opened the, continued public hearing..
Discussion ensued regarding the inclusion of paragraph "E" in the _draft ordinance and
'whether the parenthesis in•the'.last phrase in that sentence should remain. Councilmembers
concurred that the parenthesis; should be removed. Hearing no further discussion, Mayor.
Pernell called for a motion.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council waive further reading and
introduce Ordinance No. 280. as; amended. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which
carried unanimously by those Councilmembers in attendance. Hearing no further discussion,
' :Mayor Pernell continued. the' public hearing to the next regular meeting of the City Council to
• be' held on Monday, August 14; 2000 for consideration of second reading and adoption.
•
PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 280: AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY ' OF ROLLING HILLS TO REQUIRE THAT UTILITIES BE PLACED
UNDERGROUND AND AMENDING TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS & CONSTRUCTION)
AND TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
(FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION)
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding the proposed
ordinance and the amendments requested by the City Council at the last meeting. Mayor
Pernell opened the continued public hearing.
Councilmember Heinsheimer commented on the possibility of future underground utility
districts being formed in the City and suggested that language be added to the draft ordinance
to prohibit lines and poles on properties that are included in any future utility undergrounding
districts.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Pernell continued the public hearing to the next regular meeting
of the City Council to be held on Monday, July 24, 2000 for further consideration of the
ordinance which will be represented with the proposed amendments.
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07/10/00
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CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 280: AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS TO REQUIRE THAT ..U'iTLTrtS BE PLACED
UNDERGROUND WHEN ANY BUILDING STRUCTURE IS EXPANDED, MODIFIED,
ALTERED, OR REPAIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXISTING POLICY AND
AMENDING TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS & CONSTRUCTION) AND TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF
THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
(FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION)
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding the Planning
Commission's recommendation relative to the proposed ordinance.
Mayor Pernell opened the public hearing. Discussion ensued regarding the proposed
ordinance. Councilmember Heinsheimer commented on Paragraphs E and F of Section 6 of
the proposed ordinance. He expressed concern regarding the process for considering
exemptions to the requirements of the ordinance as drafted. He suggested that the ordinance
could be amended to allow the variance process to be used in cases where an exemption is
requested. Councilmember Hill stated that he feels that certain minor electrical modifications
to properties, without an exemption, would become too expensive to complete. City
• Attorney Mike Jenkins commented •on the provisions for variances in Title 17; Zoning, of the
Rolling Hills.Municipal Code.
Following discussion, staff was directed to amend the ordinance •in a manner that would
require a variance to consider any exemptions t� the underground requirements of the
ordinance.
Hearing no further discussion or objection, Mayor Pemell continued the public hearing to the
next regular meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday; July 10, 2000 for consideration
of an amended ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 280
•
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS TO
REQUIRE THAT UTILITIES BE PLACED UNDERGROUND AND
AMENDING TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION)
AND TITLE 17 (ZONING OF THE ROLLING HILLS:MjjNICIPAL
CODE
The City Council of the City of Rolling Hills does hereby ordain as follows:
Section 1. Section 15.16.040 of Title 15, Chapter. 15:16 of the Rolling Hills
p agr ph C thereof as paragraphCode is amended by Adeleting paragraphs A and B thereof, and relettering
Section 2. Title 17, Chapter 17.27 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is
amended by adding thereto a new Section 17.27.030 to read: •
"17.27030 Und *gro i al of ut;1•+, . . ..: '
question on any residentially zoned parcel shall be installed ll d goal pone building in
A. Construction of any new primary or accessory building;
B. Remodeling of a primary or accessory building which entails enlargement
of the structure or alteration of the building footprint; •
C. Lengthening or adding electrical lines servicing a building:or parcel;
or D. Relocating or increasing the electrical, panel servicing; a building, or parcel;
E. Inclusion of a parcel in an underground utility assessment district, in
which event new or replacement utility poles are prohibited."
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 14TH DAY .OF.AUGUST, 2000.. .
ATTEST:
i fi r,
MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
Ordinance No. 280
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, D.D.S:; MAYOR
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
) §§
I certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 280 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF . ROLLING, HILLS TO
REQUIRE THAT UTILITIES BE PLACED UNDERGROUND AND
AMENDING TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION)
AND TITLE 17 (ZONING OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL
CODE
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on August 14, 2000 by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Hill La
and Mayor Pernell. ' • Y. Mayor'Pro Tem Murdock
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices
MARILYN.KERN; DEPUTY'CIT.CLERIC.
Ordinance No. 280
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TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Clay 0/ leolliny
INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
i
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
E-mail: cityotrh@aol.com
Agenda Item No.: 6-A
Mtg. Date: 08/14/00
HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER
CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 280: AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS TO REQUIRE THAT UTILITIES BE
PLACED UNDERGROUND AND AMENDING TITLE 15
(BUILDINGS & CONSTRUCTION) AND TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE
ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
DATE: AUGUST 14, 2000
BACKGROUND
Ordinance No. 280 was introduced at the City Council meeting held on Monday, July
24, 2000. A copy of the staff report that was presented at that meeting is attached for
your information.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that members of the City Council open the public hearing, take
public testimony, close the public hearing and consider second reading and adoption of
Ordinance No. 280.
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ORDINANCE NO. 280
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS TO
REQUIRE THAT UTILI'T'IES BE PLACED UNDERGROUND AND
AMENDING TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION)
AND TTI'LE 17 (ZONING OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL
CODE
The City Council of the City of Rolling Hills does hereby ordain as follows:
Section 1. Section 15.16.040 of Title 15, Chapter 15.16 of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code is amended by deleting paragraphs A and B thereof, and relettering
paragraph C thereof as paragraph A.
Section 2. Title 17, Chapter 17.27 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is
amended by adding thereto a new Section 17.27.030 to read:
"17.27.030. Undergrounding of utilities. All utilities servicing the building in
question on any residentially zoned parcel shall be installed underground upon:
A. Construction of any new primary or accessory building;
B. Remodeling of a primary or accessory building which entails enlargement
of the structure or alteration of the building footprint;
C. Lengthening or adding electrical lines servicing a building or parcel;
D. Relocating or increasing the electrical panel servicing a building, or parcel;
or
E. Inclusion of a parcel in an underground utility assessment district, in
which event new or replacement utility poles are prohibited."
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 14TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2000.
GODFREY PERNELL, D.D.S., MAYOR
ATTEST:
MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
Ordinance No. 280
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS )
I certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 280 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS TO
REQUIRE THAT UTILITIES BE PLACED UNDERGROUND AND •
AMENDING TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION)
AND 1'1'1'LE 17 (ZONING OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL
CODE
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on August 14, 2000 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
MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
Ordinance No. 280
V
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TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
elly 0/ leollin9
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.: 6-A
Mtg. Date: 7/24/00
HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 280: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS TO REQUIRE THAT
UTILITIES BE PLACED UNDERGROUND AND AMENDING TITLE 15
(BUILDINGS & CONSTRUCTION) AND TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE
ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
(FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION)
DATE: JULY 24, 2000
BACKGROUND
This ordinance was originally introduced to the City Council on Monday, June 26, 2000.
The purpose of the ordinance was to codify existing policy regarding the
undergrounding of utilities that was approved in 1983 by minute order of the City
Council. Under that draft ordinance, and policy to date, changes in electrical services to
existing residential structures and accessory buildings are required to .be placed
underground when the electrical lines are lengthened or added, electrical service panels
are increased or relocated on the property, or if the residential structure is enlarged or
the building footprint is altered. Undergrounding requirements are limited to the
building undergoing the structural or utility modifications and may trigger
undergrounding of the entire property under certain circumstances.
On July 10, 2000, staff provided amendments that were requested by the City Council to
establish that any waiver of these requirements shall only be permitted through the
variance process which would include a public hearing before the Planning
Commission.
When the ordinance was considered at that time, the City Council requested that staff
provide an amendment that would identify the requirement for undergrounding of
wires and poles on private property if that property is included in a future
underground utility district. This amendment has been included as Paragraph E under
Section 2 of the draft ordinance.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that members of the City Council open the public hearing, take
public testimony, and consider draft Ordinance No. 280 for consideration of first
reading and introduction.
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RICHARDS WATSON&GERSHON67 467 P.02'02
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS TO REQUIRE THAT UTILITIES BE
PLACED UNDERGOUND AND AMENDING
TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS & CONSTRUCTION)
AND TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE ROLLING
HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE
The City Council of the City of Rolling Hills does ordain as follows:
Section 1. Section 15.16.040 of Title 15, Chapter 15.16 of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code is amended by deleting paragraphs A and B thereof, and relettering paragraph C
thereof as paragraph A.
Section 2. Title 17, Chapter 17.27 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is
amended by adding thereto a new Section 17.27.030 to read:
"17.27.030. Undergrounding of utilities. All utilities servicing the building in
question on any residentially zoned parcel shall be installed underground upon:
A. Construction of any new primary or accessory building;
B. Remodeling of a primary or accessory building which entails enlargement of
the structure or alteration of the building footprint:
C. Lengthening or adding electrical lines servicing a building or parcel;
D. Relocating or increasing the electrical panel servicing a building or parcel; or
E. Inclusion of a parcel in an underground utility assessment district (in which
event new or replacement utility poles are prohibited)."
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this _ day of July, 2000.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Deputy City Clerk
R6980\0001\615135.1
City f l?!l,.s JdlG
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.: 6-A
Mtg. Date: 7/10/00
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 280: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS TO REQUIRE
THAT UTILITIES BE PLACED UNDERGROUND AND AMENDING
TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS & CONSTRUCTION) AND TITLE 17
(ZONING) OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
(FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION)
DATE: JULY 10, 2000
BACKGROUND
At the regular City Council meeting held Monday, June 26, 2000, the City Council
considered introduction of an ordinance relating to the above referenced topic.
The purpose of the ordinance was to codify existing policy regarding the
undergrounding of utilities that was approved in 1983 by minute order of the City
Council. Under that draft ordinance, and policy to date, changes in electrical services to
existing residential structures and accessory buildings are required to be placed
underground when the electrical lines are lengthened or added, electrical service panels
are increased or relocated on the property, or if the residential structure is enlarged or
the building footprint is altered. Undergrounding requirements are limited to the
building undergoing the structural or utility modifications and may trigger
undergrounding of the entire property under certain circumstances.
During City Council deliberations of this subject, the City Council requested that staff
return with an amended ordinance establishing that any waiver of these requirements
shall only be permitted through the variance process including a public hearing before
the Planning Commission.
Therefore, the attached ordinance drafted by our City Attorney's office places the
undergrounding utility requirements in the Zoning Code. As drafted, permission to not
comply with these underground utility requirements could only be granted through
approval of a variance by the Planning Commission.
RECOMMENDATION -
It is recommended that members of the City Council open the public hearing, take
public testimony, and consider draft Ordinance No. 280 for first reading, and f ,
introduction.
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RICHARDS WATSONBGERSHON67
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS TO REQUIRE THAT UTILITIES BE
PLACED UNDERGOUND AND AMENDING
TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS & CONSTRUCTION)
AND TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE ROLLING
HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE
The City Council of the City of Rolling Hills does ordain as, follows:
Section 1. Section 15.16.040 of Title 15, Chapter 15.16 of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code is amended by deleting paragraphs A and B thereof, and relettering paragraph C
thereof as paragraph A.
$ectioq.. Title 17, Chapter 17.27 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is
amended by adding thereto a new Section 17.27.030 to read:
"17.27.030. Undereroundina of utilities. All utilities servicing, the building in
question on any residentially zoned parcel shall be installed underground upon:
A. Construction of any new primary or accessory building;
B. Remodeling of a primary or accessory building which entails enlargement of
the structure or alteration of the building footprint:
C. Lengthening or adding electrical lines servicing a building or parcel; or
D. Relocating or increasing the electrical panel servicing a building or parcel."
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this _ day of July, 2000.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Depaty City Clerk
R6980\0001 \615 135.1
DATE:
TO:
ATTN:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Cay o 'Rolling _AIL
INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS. CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-152t
FAX: (310) 377-7288
E-mail cilyotrh@aol.com
Agenda Item No.: 7.A.
Mtg. Date: 6/26/2000
JUNE 26, 2000
HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER
LOLA M. UNGAR, PLANNING DIRECTOR
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 280: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS TO REQUIRE THAT
UTILMES BE PLACED UNDERGROUND WHEN ANY BUILDING
STRUCTURE IS EXPANDED, MODIFIED, ALTERED, OR REPAIRED
IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXISTING POLICY AND AMENDING
TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS & CONSTRUCTION) AND TITLE 17 (ZONING)
OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
The purpose of the ordinance is to codify an existing policy regarding
the undergrounding of utilities that was approved in 1983 by a minute
order of the City Council and enforced by the City since that time to
require that when any existing building structure is expanded,
modified, altered, or repaired that the utilities be placed underground
and that under certain conditions the City Council may waive
compliance.
BACKGROUND
At the April 5, 2000 joint meeting of the Planning Commission and City Council,
following deliberations regarding the undergrounding of utilities, the City Council
requested that the Planning Commission consider an ordinance regarding the
undergrounding of utilities in the City of Rolling Hills.
On May 16, 2000, the Planning Commission approved attached Resolution No. 2000-
12 with a vote of 4-0: Commissioner Sommer was absent.
The purpose of the ordinance is to codify an existing policy regarding the
undergrounding of utilities that was approved in 1983 by a minute order of the City
Council and enforced by the City since that time to require that when any residence
is enlarged or the building footprint is altered or the utility lines lengthened, that
the utilities be placed underground and that under certain conditions the City
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Council may waive compliance. Further, staff has been requiring utilities to be
undergrounded when upgraded electrical service is requested.
HISTORY OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE
On August 8, 1983, Dr. Frudenfeld requested that the City Council clarify the City's
requirement for undergrounding utilities because he wanted to install a new panel
board to accommodate a new air conditioning system at his residence without
lengthening the overhead electrical lines, making any other changes to the service,
or adding on to his home. In response to Dr. Frudenfeld's request, the City Council
waived his need for undergrounding and by minute order determined that the
policy developed by the City of Rolling Hills Estates should be adopted by the City of
Rolling Hills. The minute order policy (attached) has been enforced since 1983.
EXISTING ORDINANCE
Section 15.16.040, Section 83-1 (Installation, amended.), of the City's Electrical Code
reads as follows:
"Section 83-1 of the Electrical Code of the City of Rolling Hills is subject to the
following exceptions:
A. Overhead service shall not be installed except • to supply temporary
service used for construction purposes only.
B. The wiring between the serving electrical power and communications
utilities systems and the premises served and the wiring between separate buildings
shall be installed underground.
C. Underground services maybe installed in rigid, nonmetallic conduit or
armored cable approved for underground installations and shall conform to Public
Utilities Requirements and Standards and as approved by the Chief Electrical
Inspector."
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE
Following are pertinent sections of the proposed Ordinance No. 280 in which
additions are dash underlined.
Section 3. The following paragraph is added to Chapter 17.27 (Additional
Development Standards) of Title 17 of the Zoning Ordinance of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code to read as follows:
"17.27.030 Undergrounding of utilities. All utilities shall be placed
underground for any new building structure and for any existing building structure
when electrical service is changed unless certain conditions merit a waiver by the
City Council in accordance with Section 15.16.040 of the Rolling Hills Municipal
Code."
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Section 4. The following paragraphs are added to Section 15.16.040 of Chapter
15.16 (Electrical Code) of Title 15 of the Buildings & Construction Ordinance of the
Rolling Hills Municipal Code to read as follows:
"D. Change of electrical service shall require that electrical service be placed
underground when:
1. The electrical lines are lengthened or added
2. The electrical service 2anel is increased or relocated to a
different location on the property;
3. Any residence is enlarged or the building footprint is altered.
E. There is no requirement to place electrical service underground if the
wires are not altered or lengthened.
F. The Cites Council may waive the requirement to undergLround utilities
when electrical service is changed if it finds all of the following:
1. The aggregate cost of the building. construction does not exceed
50% of the reasonable replacement value of said buildin_g.,prior to such expansion_,
modification., alteration or repair and
2. The waiver will not result in a significant change in the existing
visual pattern created by existing overhead service lines and
• 3. The underground requirement would impose undue
financial hardship._"
After reviewing the initial study for the proposed ordinance, staff has determined
that this ordinance will have no impact on the environment. Based on thisfinding,
staff has determined the proposed ordinance to be categorically exempt as a Class 2
exemption in accordance with Section 15302(d) (Replacement or Reconstruction) of
the CEQA Guidelines.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council open the public hearing and take public
testimony, and consider draft Ordinance No. 280 for first reading.
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
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ORDINANCE NO. 280
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS TO REQUIRE
THAT UTILI'I"IhS BE PLACED UNDERGROUND WHEN ANY
BUILDING STRUCTURE IS EXPANDED, MODIFIED, ALTERED, OR
REPAIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXISTING POLICY AND
AMENDING TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS & CONSTRUCTION) AND TITLE 17
(ZONING) OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. At the March -27, 2000 joint meeting of the Planning
Commission and City Council, following deliberations regarding undergrounding
of utilities, the City Council requested that. the Planning Commission prepare an
ordinance, enforced as policy since 1983, requiring that utilities be placed
underground during property redevelopment and that under certain conditions the
City Council may waive compliance.
Section 2. The Planning Commission studied the various options on May
16, 2000 at a duly authorized public hearing. The Commissioners reviewed and
approved Resolution No. 2000-12 an ordinance recommendation to require that
utilities be placed underground for any new building and for any existing building
structure when electrical service is changed unless certain conditions are waived by
the City Council because an existing policy has been enforced by the City by minute
order Since August 8, 1983.
Section 3. On June 26, 2000 and _ ___, 2000, the City Council held a
public hearing regarding the proposed ordinance to require that utilities be placed
underground when . any building structure is expanded, modified, altered, or
repaired in accordance with existing policy.
Section 4. Pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines of the City of Rolling
Hills, the Planning staff analyzed the proposed ordinance and concluded that the
ordinance will not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the_
environment. Based on this finding, staff has determined the proposed ordinance
to be categorically exempt in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA
Guidelines. The City Council has reviewed the proposed exemption and finds that
it represents the independent judgment of the City and is in compliance with CEQA.
Based upon this finding, the City Council finds the proposed ordinance . categorically
exempt in accordance with the CEQA Guidelines.
Section 5. The following paragraph is added to Chapter 17.27 (Additional
Development Standards) of Title 17 of the Zoning Ordinance of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code to read as follows:
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"17.27.030 Undergrounding of utilities. All utilities shall be placed
underground for any new building structure and for any existing building structure
when electrical service is changed unless certain conditions merit a waiver by the
City Council in accordance with Section 15.16.040 of the Rolling Hills Municipal
Code."
Section 6. The following paragraphs are added to Section 15.16.040 of Chapter
15.16 (Electrical Code) of Title 15 of the Buildings Sr Construction Ordinance of the
Rolling Hills Municipal Code to read as follows:
"D. Change of electrical service shall require that electrical service be placed
underground when:
1. The electrical lines are lengthened or added;
2. The electrical service panel is increased or relocated to a different
location on the property;
3. Any residence is enlarged or the building footprint is altered.
E. There is no requirement to place electrical service underground if the
wires are not altered or lengthened.
•
F. The City Council may waive the requirement to underground utilities
when electrical service is changed if it finds all of the following:
1. The aggregate cost of the building construction does not exceed
50% of the reasonable replacement value of said building prior to such expansion,
modification, alteration or repair; and
2. The waiver will not result in a significant change in the existing
visual pattern created by existing overhead service lines; and
3. The underground utility requirement would impose undue
financial hardship."
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE _TH DAY OF , 2000.
GODFREY PERNELL, D.D.S., MAYOR
ATTEST:
MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
ORDINANCE NO. 280
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
§§
I certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 280 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS TO REQUIRE
THAT UTILITIES BE PLACED UNDERGROUND WHEN ANY
BUILDING STRUCTURE IS EXPANDED, MODIFIED, ALTERED, OR
REPAIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXISTII\IG POLICY AND
AMENDING TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS & CONSTRUCTION) AND TITLE 17
(ZONING) OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on
2000 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
ORDINANCE NO. 280
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DEPUTY CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT
AN ORDINANCE TO REQUIRE THAT UTILITIES BE PLACED
UNDERGROUND WHEN ANY BUILDING STRUCTURE IS
EXPANDED, MODIFIED, ALTERED, OR REPAIRED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH EXISTING POLICY AND AMENDING TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS &
CONSTRUCTION) AND TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE ROLLING HILLS
MUNICIPAL CODE.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY
FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. At the March 27, 2000 joint meeting of the Planning
Commission and City Council, following deliberations regarding undergrounding
of utilities, the City Council requested that the Planning Commission prepare an
ordinance, enforced as policy since 1983, requiring that utilities be placed
underground during property redevelopment and that under certain conditions the
City Council may waive compliance.
Section 2. The Planning Commission studied the various options at a
public hearing on May 16, 2000. The Commissioners reviewed an ordinance to
require that utilities be placed underground for any new building and for any
existing building structure when electrical service is changed unless certain
conditions are waived by the City Council because an existing policy has been.
enforced by the City by minute order since August 8, 1983.
Section 3. The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council add
the following paragraph to Chapter 17.27 (Additional Development Standards) of
Title 17 of the Zoning Ordinance of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code to read as
follows:
"17.27.030 Undergrounding of utilities. All utilities shall be placed
underground for any new building structure and for any existing building structure
when electrical service is changed unless certain conditions merit a waiver by the
City Council in accordance with Section 15.16.040 of the Rolling Hills Municipal
Code."
Section 4. The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council add
the following paragraphs to Section 15.16.040 of Chapter 15.16 (Electrical Code) of
Title 15 of the Buildings & Construction Ordinance of the Rolling Hills Municipal
Code to read as follows:
"D. Change of electrical service shall require that electrical service be placed
underground when:
(1) The electrical lines are lengthened or added;
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-12
PAGE 1
(2) The electrical service panel is increased or relocated to a different
location on the property;
(3) Any residence is enlarged or the building footprint is altered.
E. . There is no requirement to place electrical service underground if the
wires are not altered or lengthened.
F. The City Council may waive the requirement to underground utilities
when electrical service is changed if it finds all of the following:
• 1. The aggregate cost of the building construction does not exceed
50% of the reasonable replacement value of said building. prior to such expansion,
modification, alteration or repair; and
2. The waiver will not result in a significant change in the existing
visual pattern created by existing overhead service lines; and
3. The underground utility requirement would impose undue financial
hardship."
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 16TH DAY OF Y Q00.
ATTEST:
1• k
MARILYN RN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-12
PAGE 2
ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN'
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
) §§
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2000-12 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT
AN ORDINANCE TO REQUIRE THAT UTILITIES BE PLACED
UNDERGROUND WHEN ANY BUILDING STRUCTURE IS
EXPANDED, MODIFIED, ALTERED, OR REPAIRED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH EXISTING POLICY AND AMENDING TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS &
CONSTRUCTION) AND TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE ROLLING HILLS
MUNICIPAL CODE.
''was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on
May 16, 2000 by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Commissioners Hankins, Margeta, Witte and
Chairman Roberts.
None.
ABSENT: Commissioner Sommer.
ABSTAIN: None.
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices
Y‘ . I-C1chn�%
DEP CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-12
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P.1
418
MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING RILLS, CALIFORNIA
August 8. 1983
A regular meting of the City
was called to order ac the Adaiois
Road. Rolling Rills. California" by
August 8. /983.
_ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Couacilmembers keinsheiaier. Lesovenburgb, Pernell
Napor ll rdock
Councilwoman Solemn (arrived at 8:10 P.K.)
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
APPROVAL OF MUTES
•
Fount/ of the City of Roping gills
tratioa Building. 2 Portuguese Bend
MAW Murdock at 7:30 P.11. Heads,.
Ronald Sloth
Michael Jaokiits:
L.
Jam. Coustr1gbG
Riehss d Sepoe3
Cary Manager
City Treasurer
City Clerk
Rrdss Peninsula Now
Staff requested that the minutes of the aeetieg of July 27. 1983
be amended on pegs S. Closure of Poads and ?rails to Pedestrians and
Cyciiete. to reflect that roads mad trails rill be closed for 24 tours
=August 13, 1933 to nog -resident pediestalsae and cyclists. and that
the Sheriff has been notified and mall assist to the temporary closues-
The minutes as aeeended were mmppppToied and accepted en s motiem made
by Councilwoman Leeuwenburgb, secoaaed;by Councilman Parnell and carried
by the following roll call vote: -
AYES:
NOES:
. Cotmcilsenbers beiasheiasr, Leaumemburgh. Purnell
Mayor Murdock
Buns
ABSENT: Councilwoman Scrneo
PAYMENT OF SILLS
Couocilmian Reinsheimer saved that Demands Mb. 11263 through IL2•
83
in the amount of $27,774.63 be approved for payment frcee the General
Fund. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Leauwenburgb and carried
by the following roil call vote: -
i
AYBS: CoueeL1eesbers �eissheimer. L,eeuwenbui&i. Pennell
Mayor Murdock
NOES: None
ASSENT: Councilwoman Svaasos
PURCHASE OF COMPUTER ACCOUNTING syannt 1373
Following discussion. of a proposal to purchase a computer account-
ing system to be shared by the City and Community Association, Council-
man fsinsheiuer moved that the City Treasurer be authorised to negotiate
for the purchaseof the necessary equipment st a price not to exceed.
$8,000. The motion etas seconded by Councilman Pernell and carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ASSERT:
Councilmembers'Heiasheimer, Leeuwenburgh. Pernell
Mayor Murdock
None
Councilwoman Swiansoa
P. i
::::11c I. 1983
1
414
NOTICE OP viourron,38 GUEST 3EAST 1 393
The City Manner reported that. Elias for uadergr�uding utilities
have been deposited vfth Southern California Edison Company by fir. .
gmesausl David. owner of property et Is Crest R+oed, but no funds have
been deposited vith the telephone company. The Naae,ger tended
that the matter be held on the agenda; until the next nesting. and the
Mayor so ordered.
PPOPO$8D BURSLAE ALABi[ ORDINANCE 1403
Oa
•
A proposed ordinance prepared by'tbe My/140=0y to bill users
for Sheriff's time spent respendie* co false burglar alarms •im o presents
to the Council. In discussing the mai4ter members of the Council *greed
that their al
intent vas CD assess all odaass for r apoa.slbs heSheriff.
not to charge for false alarms only in emcees of three as ad
a twelve month period. The City Attorney rem requested Co modtify the
proposmi ordinance had the YCter ibis - bLLd on the agenda foe futuis
consideration. -
• D liA'P a= RICK 111 CITT COMIC= .
VI councilmen Perasli reported that= he and Mayer ) dock met reassttly
-m with- too members of the VI. Tdtsile Bostaveners Association and one
t representative of the board of Dirsctpra of the Rolling Nilplseopeammositt
Q Association to discuss problems in'tbe Filing Tamils pTi- for
remedies. Cbenailaan Resrell said the dtaeu. ioes are
Mtrdoek reported that following t c pi tin she. the City )'anew and
Dr. Richard Roffman tins the Flying -'rile ltoosentsers■ met Couaeilamn Les of the City Of X it io oe Verdes to discuss
possible formation. of a hazard abstinent district..
bard= Atm not crry mamma - :
UNDBiteRO DND QM1.IMS- i
_ /
The reported that in jrsspooss to s request from s reside�at
for clarilieatiaa of the City's rdqud�ir�meYat ibndSj o iulitt.
he discussed the matter with Bill Magill. log °Angiles County Building
Inspector. and vas advised that Lq� this City sf haling Rill's Estates a
Pal -List -114"a that it a taa13 ds is largit'bw the footprint of the
bud s altered. or if theme s s. need to essence which. piro-
vide residential service. utilici#s s�s the tees e . e rest ho lava
und.tground; if installation of aquas pens does not require lent
the liianaoss, and if their residence II cot enlarged the existing a
installation can remain. even a new panel'boa rd is installed_ Kr.
Smith said Dr. H�rud sfsld. 1 ■ra sa Laos. Lk planning to install an
air conditioning System sable's will require a new'board. but is not plan.
ring to make any other changes in then service, nor to add on to his him
and he asked that the requireemtp far placing all utilities serving hi -
home underground be waived- -
Poilowing discussion members. of the Council present agreed that tit •
policy developed by Roiling Hills Estates should be adopted by the City
of Rolling Mills. and the City )tafager vas authorized to so informs the
Department of Building and Safety- of the . County Engineer. and Dr. Karl
Frudenfeld. i
SOUND SYStEM. comma. CHAMBERS
The City Manager reported thot *n response to complaints about the
inadequacy of the amplification system in the Council Chambers he has
investigated various means of roving the system. Kr. Smith said the
amplification can be improved slightly by addition of individual traos-
formers on each microphone at a cpst of $27 per microphone, but the nee
to project directly into the microphone will continue. Individual cliF
on microphones which would projeck the individual voices to the audienc
would cost $125 each. and eight to ten would be needed. he said.
Councilman Pernell said it has been determined that the mixer now
in use picks up voices of members of the Council and persons who speak
-2-
av:+z rww JIO 377 4468 MI' OF R.B.E:
++RB
1"
M Vadergraudiag at utilities.
Ndwitbsiaodinp any p ovisioas ai die banding coda:
A. Overhead WC* mites shall act bs imWe�
Mgtb aapply lata+poraiy mks poles ttamd ex oa..
shoillox
8. All penman utility Services shall bs WNW
uatiogtaosd. Qoderptoundsavioeshwa service utlids'
avatbead or oade gnsand Bylines gall be imbed to
come= with Ins utility [equbaaaRb and standseda
UAW series may bo iastallad is rigid oosiaetallie.
malt. or homed cable apposed for oadatp( a4
lour. Al asdeipotod conduit installed an p1.
vats pointy most comply *kb the decided coda
C T s c y coma dl may waive compliant* with say
or e.6 povisio■a of tuts section in rods all of dta dd•
lowish •
L Thai an. sedating building is being eetesea aL
reco nnaded. repaired or added spat an simple cost
which does not emceed 6dy.peeceat of Os seasonalle
eepdomKat vale of the s piiot to such =ova -
dos. zoconi euctidw. repair ae.addha'ow. and .
2. That sash waiver will not melt Ina signil3eaht
dome la do =is' Oki vin>it peat re anted by existing
ovedicad =Krim Own aid
3. That iapopieip ties udapvundias ro peroaaot
'Mold Immo Wee Frio h .
D. I/tthese bhp for additional:who from
f tai b, or if wirers andbon ate *kiwi' loathe/er-
a's toss** a the moony. the service !au* he
bM it *o wigs tennis the anhb tilers
is ea requisenentlo place doss underground. (Ord. 353
g.1(part).1993: pfor code 4 1104)
15.04 .1311 Violations and penalties
Section 206 of the county bm'idi sir coda is adopted in
full and made a part hereof. Such section -reads in len as
folio=
(1) Compliance with Coda A person shall not
sect. construct. enlarge, alter, sepsis. move. improve,
remove, cowed. dew. equip• use, occupy or
m any buiidins or structure .or performs any
radios in the City of itolliaj Rheas Estates, or cause
the same b be done, contrary to, or in violation of any
of the provisions of this code.
(a) Penalty. Any paaoa, firm or corporation
ria1B any of the provisions of this coda shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. and each such per -
too shall be cleaned guilty of a separate offense for
each and every day or portion thereof during which
241
any violation af any Of tho or provisions fa s
dosolanyattdt wriolaeiotr and°�`
a shall kJ
ibis by a goof not mons data $1.000 or by ha.
wrest br sot imam Omsk months. ar by bob
ice and tanprisoatnaat
Mid 33311 1993)
Melding Mai ktstatits 744
11
Cary `leo ff...s 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.: 6-A
Mtg. Date: 7/24/00
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 280: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS TO REQUIRE THAT
UTILITIES BE PLACED UNDERGROUND AND AMENDING 1T'1'LE 15
(BUILDINGS & CONSTRUCTION) AND TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE
ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
(FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION)
DATE: JULY 24, 2000
BACKGROUND
This ordinance was originally introduced to the City Council on Monday, June 26, 2000.
The purpose of the ordinance was to codify existing policy regarding the
undergrounding of utilities that was approved in 1983 by minute order of the City
Council. Under that draft ordinance, and policy to date, changes in electrical services to
existing residential structures and accessory buildings are required to be placed
underground when the electrical lines are lengthened or added, electrical service panels
are increased or relocated on the property, or if the residential structure is enlarged or
the building footprint is altered. Undergrounding requirements are limited to the
building undergoing the structural or utility modifications and may trigger
undergrounding of the entire property under certain circumstances.
On July 10, 2000, staff provided amendments that were requested by the City Council to
establish that any waiver of these requirements shall only be permitted through the
variance process which would include a public hearing before the Planning
Commission.
When the ordinance was considered at that time, the City Council requested that staff
provide an amendment that would identify the requirement for undergrounding of
wires and poles on private property if that property is included in a future
underground utility district. This amendment has been included as Paragraph E under
Section 2 of the draft ordinance.
@Printed on Recycled Paper.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that members of the City Council open the public hearing, take
public testimony, and consider draft Ordinance No. 280 for consideration of first
reading and introduction.
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07/24/00ord280.sta
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JUL-19-2000 12:04
RICHARDS WATSON&GERSHON67 467 P.02/02
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS TO REQUIRE THAT UTILITIES BE
PLACED UNDERGOUND AND AMENDING
TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS & CONSTRUCTION) -
AND TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE ROLLING
HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE
The City Council of the City of Rolling Hills does ordain as follows:
Section 1. Section 15.16.040 of Title 15, Chapter 15.16 of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code is amended by deleting paragraphs A and B thereof, and relettering paragraph C
thereof as paragraph A.
Section 2. Title 17, Chapter 17.27 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is
amended by adding thereto a new Section 17.27.030 to read:
"17.27.030. Undergrounding of utilities. All utilities servicing the building in
question on any residentially zoned parcel shall be installed underground upon:
A. Construction of any new primary or accessory building;
B. Remodeling of a primary or accessory building which entails enlargement of
the structure or alteration of the building footprint:
C. Lengthening or adding electrical lines servicing a building or parcel;
D. Relocating or increasing the electrical panel servicing a building or parcel; or
E. Inclusion of a parcel in an underground utility assessment district (in which
event new or replacement utility poles are prohibited)."
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this _ day of July, 2000.
ATTEST:
Deputy City Clerk
R6980\0001\615135.1
MAYOR
kaa
Cay opeolliny
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.: 6-A
Mtg. Date: 7/10/00
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 280: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS TO REQUIRE
THAT UTILITIES BE PLACED UNDERGROUND AND AMENDING
TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS & CONSTRUCTION) AND TITLE 17
(ZONING) OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
(FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION)
DATE: JULY 10, 2000
BACKGROUND
At the regular City Council meeting held Monday, June 26, 2000, the City Council
considered introduction of an ordinance relating to the above referenced topic.
The purpose of the ordinance was to codify existing policy regarding the
undergrounding of utilities that was approved in 1983 by minute order of the City
Council. Under that draft ordinance, and policy to date, changes in electrical services to
existing residential structures -and accessory buildings are required to be placed
underground when the electrical lines are lengthened or added, electrical service panels
are increased or relocated on the property, or if the residential structure is enlarged or
the building footprint is altered. Undergrounding requirements are limited to the
building undergoing the structural or utility modifications and may trigger
undergrounding of the entire property under certain circumstances.
During City Council deliberations of this subject, the City Council requested that staff
return with an amended ordinance establishing that any waiver of these requirements
shall only be permitted through the variance process including a public hearing before
the Planning Commission.
Therefore, the attached ordinance drafted by our City Attorney's office places the
undergrounding utility requirements in the Zoning Code. As drafted, permission to not
comply with these underground utility requirements could only be granted through
approval of a variance by the Planning Commission.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that members of the City Council open the public hearing, take
public testimony, and consider draft Ordinance No. 280 for first reading and
introduction.
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ord280.sta
®Panted on Rccvcaed Pape,.
y
JUL-05-2000 17:10
RICHARDS WATSON&GERSHON67
467 P.02/02
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS TO REQUIRE THAT UTILITIES BE
PLACED UNDERGOUND AND AMENDING
TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS & CONSTRUCTION)
AND TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE ROLLING
HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE
The City Council of the City of Rolling Hills does ordain as follows:
Section 1. Section 15.16.040 of Title 15, Chapter 15.16 of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code is amended by deleting paragraphs A and B thereof, and relettering paragraph C
thereof as paragraph A.
section 2. Title 17, Chapter 17.27 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is
amended by adding thereto a new Section 17.27.030 to read:
"17.27.030. Undergroundinst of utilities. All utilities servicing the building in
question on any residentially zoned parcel shall be installed underground upon:
A. Construction of any new primary or accessory building;
B. Remodeling of a primary or accessory building which entails enlargement of
the structure or alteration of the building footprint:
C. Lengthening or adding electrical lines servicing a building or parcel; or
D. Relocating or increasing the electrical panel servicing a building or parcel."
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this _ day of July, 2000.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Deputy City Clerk
R6980\0001\615135.1
DATE:
TO:
ATTN:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
City opeolli..y fi'Pi,
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.: 7.A.
Mtg. Date: 6/26/2000
JUNE 26, 2000
HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER
LOLA M. UNGAR, PLANNING DIRECTOR
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 280: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS TO REQUIRE THAT
UTILITIES BE PLACED UNDERGROUND WHEN ANY BUILDING
STRUCTURE IS EXPANDED, MODIFIED, ALTERED, OR REPAIRED
IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXISTING POLICY AND AMENDING
TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS & CONSTRUCTION) AND TITLE 17 (ZONING)
OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
The purpose of the ordinance is to codify an existing policy regarding
the undergrounding of utilities that was approved in 1983 by a minute
order of the City Council and enforced by the City since that time to
require that when any existing building structure is expanded,
modified, altered, or repaired that the utilities be placed underground
and that under certain conditions the City Council may waive
compliance.
BACKGROUND
At the April 5, 2000 joint meeting of the Planning Commission and City Council,
following deliberations regarding the undergrounding of utilities, the City Council
requested that the Planning Commission consider an ordinance regarding the
undergrounding of utilities in the City of Rolling Hills.
On May 16, 2000, the Planning Commission approved attached Resolution No. 2000-
12 with a vote of 4-0. Commissioner Sommer was absent.
The purpose of the ordinance is to codify an existing policy regarding the
undergrounding of utilities that was approved in 1983 by a minute order of the City
Council and enforced by the City since that time to require that when any residence
is enlarged or the building footprint is altered or the utility lines lengthened, that
the utilities be placed underground and that under certain conditions the City
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
PAGE 1
Co
Pr in;ed „n P.ecyraed P"": -.Per
Council may waive compliance. Further, staff has been requiring utilities to be
undergrounded when upgraded electrical service is requested.
HISTORY OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE
On August 8, 1983, Dr. Frudenfeld requested that the City Council clarify the City's
requirement for undergrounding utilities because he wanted to install a new panel
board to accommodate a new air conditioning system at his residence without
lengthening the overhead electrical lines, making any other changes to the service,
or adding on to his home. In response to Dr. Frudenfeld's request, the City Council
waived his need for undergrounding and by minute order determined that the
policy developed by the City of Rolling Hills Estates should be adopted by the City of
Rolling Hills. The minute order policy (attached) has been enforced since 1983.
EXISTING ORDINANCE
Section 15.16.040, Section 83-1 (Installation, amended.), of the City's Electrical Code
reads as follows:
"Section 83-1 of the Electrical Code of the City of Rolling Hills is subject to the
following exceptions:
A. Overhead service shall not be installed except to supply temporary
service used for construction purposes only.
B. The wiring between the serving electrical power and communications
utilities systems and the premises served and the wiring between separate buildings
shall be installed underground.
•
C. Underground services may be installed in rigid, nonmetallic conduit or
armored cable approved for underground installations and shall conform to Public
Utilities Requirements and Standards and as approved by the Chief Electrical
Inspector."
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE
Following are pertinent sections of the proposed Ordinance No. 280 in which
additions are dash underlined.
Section 3. The following paragraph is added to Chapter 17.27 (Additional
Development Standards) of Title 17 of the Zoning Ordinance of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code to read as follows:
"17.27.030 Undergroundingz of utilities. All utilities shall be placed
underground for any new building structure and for any existing. building structure
when electrical service is changed unless certain conditions merit a waiver by the
City Council in accordance with Section 15.16.040 of the Rolling. Hills Municipal
Code."
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
PAGE 2
Section 4. The following paragraphs are added to Section 15.16.040 of Chapter
15.16 (Electrical Code) of Title 15 of the Buildings & Construction Ordinance of the
Rolling Hills Municipal Code to read as follows:
"D. Change of electrical service shall require that electrical service be placed
underground when:
1. The electrical lines are lengthened or addedi
2. The electrical service _panel is increased or relocated to a
different location on the property;
3. Any residence is enlarged or the building footprint is altered.
E. There is no requirement to place electrical service underground if the
wires are not altered or lengthened.
F. The Cites Council may waive the requirement to underground utilities
when electrical service is changed if it finds all of the following_
1. The aggregate cost of the building construction does not exceed
50% of the reasonable replacement value of said buildin_g.prior to such expansion
modification., alteration or re_pairl and
2. The waiver will not result in a significant change in the existing
visual pattern created by existing overhead service lines and
3. The underground utility requirement would impose undue
financial hardship._"
After reviewing the initial study for the proposed ordinance, staff has determined
that this ordinance will have no impact on the environment. Based on this finding,
staff has determined the proposed ordinance to be categorically exempt as a Class 2
exemption in accordance with Section 15302(d) (Replacement or Reconstruction) of
the CEQA Guidelines.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council open the public hearing and take public
testimony, and consider draft Ordinance No. 280 for first reading.
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
PAGE 3
DRAFT
ORDINANCE NO. 280
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS TO REQUIRE
THAT UTILI'I'IES BE PLACED UNDERGROUND WHEN ANY
BUILDING STRUCTURE IS EXPANDED, MODIFIED, ALTERED, OR
REPAIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXISTING POLICY AND
AMENDING TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS & CONSTRUCTION) AND TITLE 17
(ZONING) OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. At the March 27, 2000 joint meeting of the Planning
Commission and City Council, following deliberations regarding undergrounding
of utilities, the City Council requested that. the Planning Commission prepare an
ordinance, enforced as policy since 1983, requiring that utilities be placed
underground during property redevelopment and that under certain conditions the
City Council may waive compliance.
Section 2. The Planning Commission studied the various options on May
16, 2000 at a duly authorized public hearing. The Commissioners reviewed and
approved Resolution No. 2000-12 an ordinance recommendation to require that
utilities be placed underground for any new building and for any existing building
structure when electrical service is changed unless certain conditions are waived -by
the City Council because an existing policy has been enforced by the City by minute
order since August 8, 1983.
Section 3. On June 26, 2000 and 2000, the City Council held a
public hearing regarding the proposed ordinance to require that utilities be placed
underground when . any building structure is expanded, modified, altered, or
repaired in accordance with existing policy.
Section 4. Pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines of the City of Rolling
Hills, the Planning staff analyzed the proposed ordinance and concluded that the
ordinance will not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the_
environment. Based on this finding, staff has determined the proposed ordinance
to be categorically exempt in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA
Guidelines. The City Council has reviewed the proposed exemption and finds that
it represents the independent judgment of the City and is in compliance with CEQA.
Based upon this finding, the City Council finds the proposed ordinance . categorically
exempt in accordance with the CEQA Guidelines.
Section 5. The following paragraph is added to Chapter 17.27 (Additional
Development Standards) of Title 17 of the Zoning Ordinance of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code to read as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 280
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DRAFT
"17.27.030 Undergrounding of utilities. All utilities shall be placed
underground for any new building structure and for any existing building structure
when electrical service is changed unless certain conditions merit a waiver by the
City Council in accordance with Section 15.16.040 of the Rolling Hills Municipal
Code."
Section 6. The following paragraphs are added to Section 15.16.040 of Chapter
15.16 (Electrical Code) of Title 15 of the Buildings & Construction Ordinance of the
Rolling Hills Municipal Code to read as follows:
"D. Change of electrical service shall require that electrical service be placed
underground when:
1. The electrical lines are lengthened or added;
2. The electrical service panel is increased or relocated to a different
location on the property;
3. Any residence is enlarged or the building footprint is altered.
E. There is no requirement to place electrical service underground if the
wires are not altered or lengthened.
F. The City Council may waive the requirement to underground utilities
when electrical service is changed if it finds all of the following:
1. The aggregate cost of the building construction does not exceed
50% of the reasonable replacement value of said building prior to such expansion,
modification, alteration or repair; and
2. The waiver will not result in a significant change in the existing
visual pattern created by existing overhead service lines; and
3. The underground utility requirement would impose undue
financial hardship."
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE _TH DAY OF , 2000.
GODFREY PERNELL, D.D.S., MAYOR
ATTEST:
MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
ORDINANCE NO. 280
PAGE 2
DRAFT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS )
I certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 280 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS TO REQUIRE
THAT UTILITIES BE PLACED UNDERGROUND WHEN ANY
BUILDING STRUCTURE IS EXPANDED, MODIFIED, ALTERED, OR
REPAIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXISTING POLICY AND
AMENDING TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS & CONSTRUCTION) AND TITLE 17
(ZONING) OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on
2000 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. 280
PAGE 3
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT
AN ORDINANCE TO REQUIRE THAT UTILi'1'llS BE PLACED
UNDERGROUND WHEN ANY BUILDING STRUCTURE IS
EXPANDED, MODIFIED, ALTERED, OR REPAIRED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH EXISTING POLICY AND AMENDING TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS &
CONSTRUCTION) AND TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE ROLLING HILLS
MUNICIPAL CODE.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY
FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. At the March 27, 2000 joint meeting of the Planning
Commission and City Council, following deliberations regarding undergrounding
of utilities, the City Council requested that the Planning Commission prepare an
ordinance, enforced as policy since 1983, requiring that utilities be placed
underground during property redevelopment and that under certain conditions the
City Council may waive compliance.
Section 2. The Planning Commission studied the various options at a
public hearing on May 16, 2000. The Commissioners reviewed an ordinance to
require that utilities be placed underground for any new building and for any
existing building structure when electrical service is changed unless certain
conditions are waived by the City Council because an existing policy has been
enforced by the City by minute order since August 8, 1983.
Section 3. The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council add
the following paragraph to Chapter 17.27 (Additional Development Standards) of
Title 17 of the Zoning Ordinance of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code to read as
follows:
"17.27.030 Undergrounding of utilities. All utilities shall be placed
underground for any new building structure and for any existing building structure
when electrical service is changed unless certain conditions merit a waiver by the
City Council in accordance with Section 15.16.040 of the Rolling Hills Municipal
Code."
Section 4. The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council add
the following paragraphs to Section 15.16.040 of Chapter 15.16 (Electrical Code) of
Title 15 of the Buildings & Construction Ordinance of the Rolling Hills Municipal
Code to read as follows:
"D. Change of electrical service shall require that electrical service be placed
underground when:
(1) The electrical lines are lengthened or added;
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-12
PAGE 1
(2) The electrical service panel is increased or relocated to a different
location on the property;
(3) Any residence is enlarged or the building footprint is altered.
E. There is no requirement to place electrical service underground if the
wires are not altered or lengthened.
F. The City Council may waive the requirement to underground utilities
when electrical service is changed if it finds all of the following:
1. The aggregate cost of the building construction -does not exceed
50% of the reasonable replacement value of said building prior to such expansion,
modification, alteration or repair; and
2. The waiver will not result in a significant change in the existing
visual pattern created by existing overhead service lines; and
3. The underground utility requirement would impose undue financial
hardship."
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 16TH DAY OF v 00.
ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-12
PAGE 2
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS )
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2000-12 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT
AN ORDINANCE TO REQUIRE THAT UTILITIES BE PLACED
UNDERGROUND WHEN ANY BUILDING STRUCTURE IS
EXPANDED, MODIFIED, ALTERED, OR REPAIRED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH EXISTING POLICY AND AMENDING TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS &
CONSTRUCTION) AND TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE ROLLING HILLS
MUNICIPAL CODE.
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on
May 16, 2000 by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Commissioners Hankins, Margeta, Witte and
Chairman Roberts.
None.
ABSENT: Commissioner sommer.
ABSTAIN: None.
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices
DEP CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-12
PAGE 3
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MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE C/TY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS. CALIFORNIA
August 8. 1963
A regular meeting of the pity Coueica of the City of lt
was called to order at the Amiaistfat(on Building. 2 Portuguese Bead
Road. Rolling Hills. California by Mayer burdock at 7:30 P.M. Koaday.
August 8. 1983.
_ROLL CALL
PRESEDT: Couacilmelebers J hi
sinselaer. Leaavanb
Mayor dock • �8h. Pernell
Councilwoman Swanson (arrived at 8:10 P.K.)
ASSF T:
ALSO PRESENT: Ronald Smaith
Michael loathe
L. D. Courtright
Juno CunRichard Bs to
APPROVAL OP mums
BS
: City NNaasger
Attorney
City Treasurer
City Clerk
P Vssdes Pendasula Rows
Staff requested that the minutes 4f the eeetiog of July 27. 1983
be amended on page S. Closure of Roads -and Trails to Pedestrians end
Cyclists. to reflect that roads and trails will be closed for 24 hours
oft August 13, 1983 to non-resident pedestrians and cyclists, and that
the Sheriff bas been notified and will assist ;webs temporary. closure_
The minutes as amended were epp,roged and accepted on a motion made
by Councilwoman Leeuwenburgb, seconded'by Councilman Parnell and carried
by that following roll call vote:
AYES: . Couuocilmembers koiaabeimer. Leeuveaburgh. Parnell
Mayor Murdock
NOES:
PAYMENT OF SILLS
Nona
Councilwoman 4a*���_
Councilman Heinsheimer moved that Demands No. 11263 through 112•
85
in the amount'of $27,774.63 be approved for payment frog the Central
Fund. The motion was seconded by Co mcilvoman Leswenburgb and carried
by the following roll call vote: _
AYHS: Couneilmeebere 8eiasheimer. Leeuwenburgh. Purnell
Mayor Murdock I
NOES: one
ABSENT: Councilwoman Swanson
PURCHASE OF CONFUTER ACCOUNTING •SY 112/ 1373
Following discussiou of a proposal to purchase a computer account-
ing system to be shared by the City and Community Association, Council -
Clan Nsinsheimer moved that the City Treasurer be authorised to negotiate
for the purchase of the necessary equipment at a price not to exceed
$8.000. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pernell and carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers'Heinsheimer. Leeuvanburgh. Pernell
Mayor Murdock
None
Councilwoman Swanson
P.3
1
kazr�. 1983
dl EAST
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NOTICE OP MATZOS. 38 CREST 1395
The City Manager reported that. finds for undergrouzding utilities
have been deposited with Southern California Edison Coopeay by Mr. .
Emmanuel David, owner of property se ;8 Crest toad, but no funds have
bean deposited with the telephone coepsay. The Manager recommended
that the matter be held on the agenda:until the next meeting. and the
Mayor so ordered.
PROPOSED BURGLAR ALARM ORD/NOCE L403
A proposed ordinance prepared by' that City Attorney to bill users
for Sheriff's tine spent respeeding to false burglar alarms was presents
to the Council. In discussing the setter ossbers of the Council agreed
that their intent was to assess all impure for rsapooss by the Sheriff.
not to charge for false slams only in mesas of floa false alarms in
a twelve month period. The City Another . tad to sodsty the
p oposi & ordinance and the natter Vas • agenda for future
consideration.
PATTERS Mai THE CETt council.
Cooncilean Perasll reported t at; bra and Mayor Mardoek met reiesatly
with- two meobsrs of the Plying Triangle Boesownera' Association and one
representative of the Board of Dizsctfrs of the tolling Rills Comiunitt
Association to discuss problems in' the trying Trtsagie and PcoPmalld
remedies. Councilmen Parnell said the discussioss are oegoing. Mayor
ltardock reported that following that nesting she. the City Manager and
Dr. Richard Roffman representing the 'lying Triangle mss. Not
with Councilaom Ran Dyds of the City Of -Rancho Palos Verdes to di -scours
possible formation of & hazard *battalion district.
MATTERS /ROM THE CIiT MANAGER
!-HUNDERGMNDID VtTrurnS
Ths Manager• reported that in respoass to a request fro. a resident
for clarification of the City's r$quirament for uadt rgrounding u ilitieo
he discussed the msttsr with Bill Magill. Los°Angels County Building
Inspector, and was advised that the City of Sating Rills•Estates a
policy squires that ire residaas is enlarged or the footprint of the
building is altered. or if there is a:used to akinlinais which. pro-
vide residential service. utilities stein the r'.ni ... eanst tie plat
underground; if installation of a•ner e panel dos not require lungcbinin
the lines, and if the residence i; oot enlarged the existing aristhead •
installation can remain. Sven anew panel'botrd is installed_ fir.
Smith said Dr. Fr&dbsfsld. 1 Buckboard Lane. lb planning to instill. as
air conditioning $ysto. which will require a new -hoard. but is not plan
ning to hake any other changes in Chi service. oor to add on co his hoe
and he asked that the requirements for placing all utilities serving hi
home underground be waived.
Following discussion members -of the Council present agreed that cis
policy developed by Rolling Hills Estates should be adopted by the City
of tolling Hills. and the City Manager was authorised to so inform the
Department of Buildixg and Safety -of the County Engineer. and Dr. Earl
F'yrudonfeld_ p
SOUND srsTEK. COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1
The City Manager reported that fn response to complaints about [he
inadequacy of the amplification system in the Council Chambers he has
investigated various moans of improving the system. Mr. Smith said the
amplification can be improved slightty by addition of individual trans-
formers on each microphone at a cpst.of $27 per microphone, but the nee
to project directly into the microphone will continue. £ndividual'cli;
on microphone which would projeck the individual voices to the audienc
would cos[ $125 each, and eight to ten would be needed. he said. •
Councilman Pernell said it has been determined that the mixer now
in use picks up voices of members of the Council and persons who speak
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CITY OF R.I.E.
-6RH
15.0
1
1514.1$ Uadsrpmldiag of Wildaa.
Notwithstorreg any provisions of the building code
to fa mbar
A. Orerjtead utility genie= shall not be itulolk&
accept b 4 loorpQory mice poles used for coo -
'traction: sad
• R. Al pamanatt utility _vial did be bisa�ed
anderpomd. Ubda gtotwd=ekes 6n l menial utilities`
waked or midi:w ou nd tptalms did be iuttat>ed le
codas with the utility mgadrements and stsadatdt
Utility services may be inadcd. la rigid nomadic.
coedit. or maid cable approved for midagrout
iatltllaliono. Al tadergnm d condphts ieabald oo pa
vale plopesty alas comply WM the electrical coda
c 'Iles u y council may waive compliaeos war any
or alt ipsovisions of this series if it Ends an of dm fol-
bwip •
L The an. calm' big building is being reaoisle&
reooawmcted. repaired or added to at an aggregate cost
which dots not exceed My percent of the reasonable
replacement value ores tioileilag prior winch emovar
tie., recoed halos. repair or oddities': and
2. That sods waiver will not iesuR in a sign cart
a in the existing visual pattern anted by minis*
whited a uvice< ihrez and
3. 11nt iambi the under aiond'ag moire not
wt aid Wpm; endue Goanciol rs blip.•
D. If therein* reopdrernent for additional wises We
Poi) not bur. or ff whim crud boot ate relocated tot d
eat brattoq an rite pi vciq. the service meat be
twaggifoutioce. bat it the wires remain the same Cleve
is me rcquia mcrrn:to place flews saderpound, (Ord, 353
5 1(patt), 1993: peter code 4 1104)
11B4,130 'Violations and pet altks
Section 206 of the county building code is adopted in
fall and made a part hereof. Suck section reads in ful as
Hollow=
(1) Compliance with Code. A person shall not
sect, construct enlarge, alter. repair, ntdrve, it;npseve.
remove. convert. demob* equip• uuQ 0000PY o
maintaie any building or structure or perform any
grading in the City of Rolling IOUs Estates. or cause
the UM an bedew. . contrary b,� in violation of any
of the.provisioes of this code.
(2) Penalty. Any peraoa, fine or corporation
violating any of the provisions of this code shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such per-
son shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for
each and every day or portion thereof during which
241
say violation of any of the pcvbiois of eds.=
tonal ed, continued, orpenuitud. aid upon co
doe daffy utcb niobaioo Inch pew alto be pre
atilt by a hoof not mats des 31.000 or by limn
mud br cot ions don cis mootUs, or by boats
date and iatprisooment
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City o/RO1L Jiff,
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.: 6-A
Mtg. Date: 7/10/00
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 280: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS TO REQUIRE
THAT UTILITIES BE PLACED UNDERGROUND AND AMENDING
TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS & CONSTRUCTION) AND TITLE 17
(ZONING) OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
(FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION)
DATE: JULY 10, 2000
BACKGROUND
At the regular City Council meeting held Monday, June 26, 2000, the City Council
considered introduction of an ordinance relating to the above referenced topic.
The purpose of the ordinance was to codify existing policy regarding the
undergrounding of utilities that was approved in 1983 by minute order of the City
Council. Under that draft ordinance, and policy to date, changes in electrical services to
existing residential structures and accessory buildings are required to be placed
underground when the electrical lines are lengthened or added, electrical service panels
are increased or relocated on the property, or if the residential structure is enlarged or
the building footprint is altered. Undergrounding requirements are limited to the
building undergoing the structural or utility modifications and may trigger
undergrounding of the entire property under certain circumstances.
During City Council deliberations of this subject, the City Council requested that staff
return with an amended ordinance establishing that any waiver of these requirements
shall only be permitted through the variance process including a public hearing before
the Planning Commission.
Therefore, the attached ordinance drafted by our City Attorney's office places the
undergrounding utility requirements in the Zoning Code. As drafted, permission to not
comply with these underground utility requirements could only be granted through
approval of a variance by the Planning Commission.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that members of the City Council open the public hearing, take
public testimony, and consider draft Ordinance No. 280 for first reading and
introduction.
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JUL-05-2000 17:10
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467 P.02/02
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS TO REQUIRE THAT UTILITIES BE
PLACED UNDERGOUND AND AMENDING
TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS & CONSTRUCTION)
AND TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE ROLLING
HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE
The City Council of the City of Rolling Hills does ordain as follows:
Section 1. Section 15.16.040 of Title 15, Chapter 15.16 of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code is amended by deleting paragraphs A and B thereof, and relettering paragraph C
thereof as paragraph A.
action 2. Title 17, Chapter 17.27 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is
amended by adding thereto a new Section 17.27.030 to read:
"17.27.030. Undergroundinct of utilities. All utilities servicing the building in
question on any residentially zoned parcel shall be installed underground upon:
A. Construction of any new primary or accessory building;
B. Remodeling of a primary or accessory building which entails enlargement of
the structure or alteration of the building footprint:
C. Lengthening or adding electrical lines servicing a building or parcel; or
D. Relocating or increasing the electrical panel servicing a building or parcel."
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED. this day of July, 2000.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Deputy City Clerk
R6980\0001\6151 35.1
DATE:
TO:
ATTN:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
`ePf..s Jhff3
INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX (310) 377-7288
E-mail: cityotrh@aol.com
Agenda Item No.: 7.A.
Mtg. Date: 6/26/2000
JUNE 26, 2000
HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER
LOLA M. UNGAR, PLANNING DIRECTOR
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 280: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS TO REQUIRE THAT
UTILITIES BE PLACED UNDERGROUND WHEN ANY BUILDING
STRUCTURE IS EXPANDED, MODIFIED, ALTERED, OR REPAIRED
IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXISTING POLICY AND AMENDING
TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS & CONSTRUCTION) AND TITLE 17 (ZONING)
OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
The purpose of the ordinance is to codify an existing policy regarding
the undergrounding of utilities that was approved in 1983 by a minute
order of the City Council and enforced by the City since that time to
require that when any existing building structure is expanded,
modified, altered, or repaired that the utilities be placed underground
and that under certain conditions the City Council may waive
compliance.
BACKGROUND
At the April 5, 2000 joint meeting of the Planning Commission and City Council,
following deliberations regarding the undergrounding of utilities, the City Council
requested that the Planning Commission consider an ordinance regarding the
undergrounding of utilities in the City of Rolling Hills.
On May 16, 2000, the Planning Commission approved attached Resolution No. 2000-
. 12 with a vote of 4-0. Commissioner Sommer was absent.
The purpose of the ordinance is to codify an existing policy regarding the
undergrounding of utilities that was approved in 1983 by a minute order of the City
Council and enforced by the City since that time to require that when any residence
is enlarged or the building footprint is altered or the utility lines lengthened, that
the utilities be placed underground and that under certain conditions the City
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
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Council may waive compliance. Further, staff has been requiring utilities to be
undergrounded when upgraded electrical service is requested.
HISTORY OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE
On August 8, 1983, Dr. Frudenfeld requested that the City Council clarify the City's
requirement for undergrounding utilities because he wanted to install a new panel
board to accommodate a new air conditioning system at his residence without
lengthening the overhead electrical lines, making any other changes to the service,
or adding on to his home. In response to Dr. Frudenfeld's request, the City Council
waived his need for undergrounding and by minute order determined that the
policy developed by the City of Rolling Hills Estates should be adopted by the City of
Rolling Hills. The minute order policy (attached) has been enforced since 1983.
EXISTING ORDINANCE
Section 15.16.040, Section 83-1 (Installation, amended.), of the City's Electrical Code
reads as follows:
"Section 83-1 of the Electrical Code of the City of Rolling Hills is subject to the
following exceptions:
A. Overhead service shall not be installed except to supply temporary
service used for construction purposes only.
B. The wiring between the serving electrical power and communications
utilities systems and the premises served and the wiring between separate buildings
shall be installed underground.
C. Underground services may be installed in rigid, nonmetallic conduit or
armored cable approved for underground installations and shall conform to Public
Utilities Requirements and Standards and as approved by the Chief Electrical
Inspector."
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE
Following are pertinent sections of the proposed Ordinance No. 280 in which
additions are dash underlined.
Section 3. The following paragraph is added to Chapter 17.27 (Additional
Development Standards) of Title 17 of the Zoning Ordinance of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code to read as follows:
"17.27.030 Undergrounding. of utilities. All utilities shall be placed
underground for any new building structure and for ani existing. building structure
when electrical service is changed unless certain conditions merit a waiver by the
City Council in accordance with Section 15.16.040 of the Rolling. Hills Municipal
Code."
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
PAGE 2
Section 4. The following paragraphs are added to Section 15.16.040 of Chapter
15.16 (Electrical Code) of Title 15 of the Buildings & Construction Ordinance of the
Rolling Hills Municipal Code to read as follows:
"D. Change of electrical service shall require that electrical service be placed
underground when:
1. The electrical lines are lengthened or addedi
2. The electrical service _panel is increased or relocated to a
different location on the propertj;
3. Any residence is enlarged or the building footprint is altered.
E. There is no requirement to place electrical service underground if the
wires are not altered or lengthened.
F. The Cites Council may waive the requirement to underground utilities
when electrical service is changed if it finds all of the following:
1. The aggregate cost of the building. construction does not exceed
50% of the reasonable replacement value of said building prior to_such_ expansion.,
modification., alteration or repair., and
2. The waiver will not result in a significant change in the existing
visual pattern created by existing overhead servicelines and
3. The underground utilitx requirement would impose undue
financial hardship."
After reviewing the initial study for the proposed ordinance, staff has determined
that this ordinance will have no impact on the environment. Based on this finding,
staff has determined the proposed ordinance to be categorically exempt as a Class 2
exemption in accordance with Section 15302(d) (Replacement or Reconstruction) of
the CEQA Guidelines.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council open the public hearing and take public
testimony, and consider draft Ordinance No. 280 for first reading.
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
PAGE 3
DRAFT
.1
ORDINANCE NO. 280
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS TO REQUIRE
THAT UTILITIES BE PLACED UNDERGROUND WHEN ANY
BUILDING STRUCTURE IS EXPANDED, MODIFIED, ALTERED, OR
REPAIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXISTING POLICY AND
AMENDING TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS & CONSTRUCTION) AND TITLE 17
(ZONING) OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. At the March -27, 2000 joint meeting of the Planning
Commission and City Council, following deliberations regarding undergrounding
of utilities, the City Council requested that the Planning Commission prepare an
ordinance, enforced as policy since 1983, requiring that utilities be placed
underground during property redevelopment and that under certain conditions the
City Council may waive compliance.
Section 2. The Planning Commission studied the various options on May
16, 2000 at a duly authorized public hearing. The Commissioners reviewed and
approved Resolution No. 2000-12 an ordinance recommendation to require that
utilities be placed underground for any new building and for any existing building
structure when electrical service is changed unless certain conditions are waived by
the City Council because an existing policy has been enforced by the City by minute
order since August 8, 1983.
Section 3. On June 26, 2000 and , 2000, the City Council held a
public hearing regarding the proposed ordinance to require that utilities be placed
underground when any. building structure is expanded, modified, altered, or
repaired in accordance with existing policy.
Section 4. Pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines of the City of Rolling
Hills, the Planning staff analyzed the proposed ordinance and concluded that the
ordinance will not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the
environment. Based on this finding, staff has determined the proposed ordinance
to be categorically exempt in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA
Guidelines. The City Council has reviewed the proposed exemption and finds that
it represents the independent judgment of the City and is in compliance with CEQA.
Based upon this finding, the City Council finds the proposed ordinance categorically
exempt in accordance with the CEQA Guidelines.
Section 5. The following paragraph is added to Chapter 17.27 (Additional
Development Standards) of Title 17 of the Zoning Ordinance of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code to read as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 280
PAGE 1
DRAFT
"17.27.030 Undergrounding of utilities. All utilities shall be placed
underground for any new building structure and for any existing building structure
when electrical service is changed unless certain conditions merit a waiver by the
City Council in accordance with Section 15.16.040 of the Rolling Hills Municipal
Code."
Section 6. The following paragraphs are added to Section 15.16.040 of Chapter
15.16 (Electrical Code) of Title 15 of the Buildings & Construction Ordinance of the
Rolling Hills Municipal Code to read as follows:
"D. Change of electrical service shall require that electrical service be placed
underground when:
1. The electrical lines are lengthened or added;
2. The electrical service panel is increased or relocated to a different
location on the property;
3. Any residence is enlarged or the building footprint is altered.
E. There is no requirement to place electrical service underground if the
wires are not altered or lengthened.
F. The City Council may waive the requirement to underground utilities
when electrical service is changed if it finds all of the following:
1. The aggregate cost of the building construction does not exceed
50% of the reasonable replacement value of said building prior to such expansion,
modification, alteration or repair; and
2. The waiver will not result in a significant change in the existing
visual pattern created by existing overhead service lines; and
3. The underground utility requirement would impose undue
financial hardship."
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE _TH DAY OF , 2000.
GODFREY PERNELL, D.D.S., MAYOR
ATTEST:
MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
ORDINANCE NO. 280
PAGE 2
DRAFT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS )
I certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 280 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS TO REQUIRE
THAT UTILITIES BE PLACED UNDERGROUND WHEN ANY
BUILDING STRUCTURE IS EXPANDED, MODIFIED, ALTERED, OR
REPAIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXISTING POLICY AND
AMENDING TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS & CONSTRUCTION) AND TULE 17
(ZONING) OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on
2000 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. 280
PAGE 3
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT
AN ORDINANCE TO REQUIRE THAT UTILi1'1bS BE PLACED
UNDERGROUND WHEN ANY BUILDING STRUCTURE IS
EXPANDED, MODIFIED, ALTERED, OR REPAIRED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH EXISTING POLICY AND AMENDING TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS &
CONSTRUCTION) AND 1'[FLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE ROLLING HILLS
MUNICIPAL CODE.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY
FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. At the March 27, 2000 joint meeting of the Planning
Commission and City Council, following deliberations regarding undergrounding
of utilities, the City Council requested that the Planning Commission prepare an
ordinance, enforced as policy since 1983, requiring that utilities be placed
underground during property redevelopment and that under certain conditions the
City Council may waive compliance.
Section 2. The Planning Commission studied the various options at a
public hearing on May 16, 2000. The Commissioners reviewed an ordinance to
require that utilities be placed underground for any new building. and for any
existing building structure when electrical service is changed unless certain
conditions are waived by the City Council because an existing policy has °been
enforced by the City by minute order since August 8, 1983.
Section 3. The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council add
the following paragraph to Chapter 17.27 (Additional Development Standards) of
Title 17 of the Zoning Ordinance of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code to read as
follows:
"17.27.030 Undergrounding of utilities. All utilities shall be placed
underground for any new building structure and for any existing building structure
when electrical service is changed unless certain conditions merit a waiver by the
City Council in accordance with Section 15.16.040 of the Rolling Hills Municipal
Code."
Section 4. The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council add
the following paragraphs to Section 15.16.040 of Chapter 15.16 (Electrical Code) of
Title 15 of the Buildings & Construction Ordinance of the Rolling Hills Municipal
Code to read as follows:
"D. Change of electrical service shall require that electrical service be placed
underground when:
(1) The electrical lines are lengthened or added;
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-12
PAGE 1
. (2) The electrical service panel is increased or relocated to a different
location on the property;
(3) Any residence is enlarged or the building footprint is altered.
E. . There is no requirement to place electrical service underground if the
wires are not altered or lengthened.
F. The City Council may waive the requirement to underground utilities
when electrical service is changed if it finds all of the following:
1. The aggregate cost of the building construction does not exceed
50% of the reasonable replacement value of said building prior to such expansion,
modification, alteration or repair; and
2. The waiver will not result in a significant change in the existing
visual pattern created by existing overhead service lines; and
3. The underground utility requirement would impose undue financial
hardship."
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 16TH DAY OF
ATTEST:
. k
MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-12
PAGE 2
ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN
00.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS )
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2000-12 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT
AN ORDINANCE TO REQUIRE THAT UTILITIES BE PLACED
UNDERGROUND WHEN ANY BUILDING STRUCTURE IS
EXPANDED, MODIFIED, ALTERED, OR REPAIRED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH EXISTING POLICY AND AMENDING TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS &
CONSTRUCTION) AND TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE ROLLING HILLS
MUNICIPAL CODE.
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on
May 16, 2000 by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Commissioners Hankins, Margeta, Witte and
Chairman Roberts.
None.
ABSENT: Commissioner Sommer.
ABSTAIN: None.
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices
�. K{
DEP CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-12
PAGE 3
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P.1
418
MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
August 8. 1963
A regular meeting of the City
was called to order at the Adeisis
Road. Rolling Rills. California by
August 8. 1983.
.ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESS:
APPROVAL OF M UTES
r'aousicil of the City of Rolling Rills
ttatlon Funding. 2 Portuguese Send
Mayor Murdock at 7:30 P.M. Monday.
Councilmeobars i1einsheimer, Lesnwsnb
Mayor larrdock ugh. Yernell
Councilwoman Swinsgm (arrived at 8:10 Par.)
Ronald Smith
Michael Jenkins:
L. D. Couctrisht
June
Richard 88s�to
City Manager
Cy Attorney
City Treasurer
City- Clerk
• P.1.s Vtsdss Peninsula news
Staff requested that the laisntes of the meeting of JUly 27. 1983
be amended on page S. Closure of loads -and ?rails to Pedestrians and
Cyclists. to reflect that roads and trails will be closed for 24 hours
on August 13. 1983 to non-resident peedistriana and cyclists, and that
the Sheriff has been notified and wL11assise in the temporary closure_
The minutes as amended were
by Councilwoman Leauwenburgh, secondby Counand cilman Parnell ted on a aid carried
by tha following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
PAYMENT TT OF BILLS
. Cotmcilmeebers Relasheimer. Leeuwenburgh. Pernsll
Mayor Murdock
None
Councilwoman
rnson
•
Councilman Heinsheimer moved that Demands No. 11263 through IL283
•
in the amount of $27,774.63 be approved for payment from the Cenral
Fund. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Leesenburgh and carried
by the following roll call vote: _
AYES: Couneilmeabers einsheimer. Leeuwenburgh. Perneli
Mayor Murdock
None
NOES:
ABSENT: Councilwoman Swanson
PURCHASE OF COMPUTER ACCOUNTING SY$T:
1373
Following discussion of a proposal to purchase a computer account-
ing system to be shared by the City and Community Association, Council-
man Heinsheimer moved that the City Treasurer be authorised to negotiate
for the purchase of the necessary equipment at a price not to exceed
$8.000. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pernell and carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Couneilmembers•Reinsheimer. Leeuvanburgh, Pernelt
Mayor Murdock
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilwoman Swanson
•• 1\ •a J. RAJ. 1*1
f•. 3
co
0
l int 4. 1981
80JIH'f
414
EAST NOTICE OF VIOLATION. 36 CREST 1395
The City Manager reported that.fVads for undergrauading utilities
hews been deposited with Southern California Edison Oospany by ltr. .
Emmanuel David, owner of property at ;8 Crest Road, but no bads pave
been deposited with the telephone eoMpany. The Manger recommended
that the matter be held on the aasnda, until the next meeting, and the
Mayor so ordered.
PROPOSED BURGLAR Arc ORDIMANCS 1403
•
A proposed ordinance prepared bytbs City Attorney to bill users
for Sheriff's time spent responding to false bQzgtar slates was presents
to the Council. In discussing the "attar members of the Council agreed
that their intent was to assess all oarless for power by the Sheriff.
not to charge for false slams only iq excess of ee false auras is
a twelve month period. the City Atoo*mey ■es requested to modify the
proppsgd ordinance and the natter mss -kaki sn the agenda foe future
consideration.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY OOtAiC=
Councilastt Parnell reported at: he and Mayor )dock net recently
with- two members of rpm FL yth Triangfe Bomsownsrs Association and one
UNDERGROUND VtILII'IES . .
The Hangar. reported that in jresponss to a request froos i 'resident
for clarification of the City's requirement for undergroundiog ut.litin
he discussed the natter with Bill Magill. Los°Aa6iles'County Building
Inspector, and was advised that Le the City aliening Rills Estates a
policy requires that if' a rssideai s is enlarged -or the footprint of the
building is altered. or if there is shoed to lines which pro-
vide residential service. utilities Serving the $i e.easst ba place
underground; if installation of panel does not require iemgthenia
the liars, and if the residence IS not enlarged the existing rn sthead -
installation can remain. even •a new panel'board is installed. Mr.
Smith said Dr. Frudenfeld. 1 Bucbboard Lane. So planning to install as
air conditioning systesewhich will require anew -board. but is not plan
ring to make any other changes in the service. nor to add on to his hoe
and he asked that the requirements for placing all utilities serving hi
home underground be waived.
Following discussion members -of the Council present agreed that tb
pvlic devclupcd by Rolling Bills Estates should be adopted by the City
of Rolling Hills. and the City N�a�aagger was authorized to so inform the '
Department of Building and Safety -of the County Engineer. and Dr. Karl
Frudenfeld.
SOUND SYSTEM. COUNCIL CHAMBERS I
The City Manager reported that 4n response to complaints about the
inadequacy of the amplification system in the Council Chambers he has
investigated various mesas of improv g the system. Mr. Smith said the
amplification can be improved slightXy by addition of individual trans-
formers on each aicrophone et a cpst of $27 per sicrophone, but the nee
to project directly into the microphone will continue. Individual elf;
on microphones which would project the individual voices to the audienc
would cost $125 each, and eight to ten would be needed. he said.
Councilman Purnell said it has been determined that the mixer now
in use picks up voices of members of the Council and persons who speak
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CITY OF R.B.E.
4-• .4 R H
15A= UnderarmWiag of utilities.
Notwithstanding any provisions of the balding code
tothe c aim:
A. Overhead utility services tduA not be Waned.
accept to only lemparaey service poles used far con-
icdnar sod
B. All pennant utility services shall be instilled
underground. Underground services Aoio seeviosttndo`
naiad or mderstorrrd miens shall be in stalled to
. co llo* with th e utility requirements and stnedsrda
U tility serving spay be installed in rigid aaumetadie.
conduit. or almond cable spprovod for u nderground
installations. Al understood conduits installed on p i-
vots property ono comply wilt the decided code.
C. The ealy council ma y waive compiiaaoe with mw
or all povisions of this section if it finds all of the fel-
L That an. rammin g building is being renovated.
eemestr rcted. repaired or added to at an agpegate cost
slide does e at succeed My peace eat of the seasonable
replace ment value of, the building pior to such se nova-
tion . reconstraction. repair or addition; and
2. That Buds wa iver will n ot result in a siwdficast .
cheep in the misting v isual pattern created by angling
overheard use nice Wag and
3. Thal imposing the undergiouncr as requirerne et
vbold Wpm undue financial hardship. .
D. Lithely is a ierOdireinent fo r additioee*l wires from
pas iD boat. or if wires and boss are eeloeated width:.
eat location on the propetq, the service mint be
under ro coded. beat if the wires remai n the same these
is no requirement to place tha n undergro und. (Ord. 353
b 1(part). 1993: pfor code 4 1104)
1.S:b41311 Viol ations and penattl s.
Section 206 of th e county building code is adopted in
fall and made a part hereof. Such sectio n reads in as
folbwsc
(1) Compli ance with Code. A perso n shall not
erect. construct. e nlarge, alter . repair. m ove. impr ove,
co nvert. demolish, equip. use. occupy or
mai ntai n any building or souta ne or perform any
grading in the City of dolli ng i ilts Estates, or cause
the same to be done, co neary to. or in violation of any
of the provisi ons of this coda
(2) Penalty. Any person, firm or corporation
violating any of the provisions of this code shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such per-
son shall be deemed guilty of a separate of ease for
each and every day or portio n thereof during which
241
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any vioddott of any of the proVisions attids .code
cannulled, condnmd, ar permitted. and upon don ofatysuch violation so&p shall be pada
coon
able by a flied net more don 31.000 ar by imprba
oast Jar not ion than six mooting, a by both s ox
fine and imprbontnatt.
(Ord. 533) I (a* 1993)
( oUine aw Emiam Thy
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS TO REQUIRE THAT UTILITIES BE
PLACED UNDERGOUND AND AMENDING
TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS & CONSTRUCTION)
AND TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE ROLLING
HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE
The City Council of the City of Rolling Hills does ordain as follows:
Section 1. Section 15.16.040 of Title 15, Chapter 15.16 of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code is amended by deleting paragraphs A and B thereof; and relettering paragraph C
thereof as paragraph A.
Section 2. Title 17, Chapter 17.27 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code. is
amended by adding thereto a new Section 17.27.030 to read:
"17.27.030. Undergrounding of utilities. All utilities servicing the building in
question on any residentially zoned parcel shall be installed underground upon:
A. Construction of any new primary or accessory building;
B. Remodeling of a primary or accessory building which entails enlargement of
the structure or alteration of the building footprint:
C. Lengthening or adding electrical lines servicing a building or parcel; or
D. Relocating or increasing the electrical panel servicing a building or parcel."
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this ^ day of July, 2000.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Deputy City Clerk
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DATE:
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Agenda Item No.: 7.A.
Mtg. Date: 6/26/2000
JUNE 26, 2000
HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER
LOLA M. UNGAR, PLANNING DIRECTOR
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 280: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS TO REQUIRE THAT
UTILITIES BE PLACED UNDERGROUND WHEN ANY BUILDING
STRUCTURE IS EXPANDED, MODIFIED, ALTERED, OR REPAIRED
IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXISTING POLICY AND AMENDING
TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS & CONSTRUCTION) AND TITLE 17 (ZONING)
OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
The purpose of the ordinance is to codify an existing policy regarding
the undergrounding of utilities that was approved in 1983 by a minute
order of the City Council and enforced by the City since that time to
require that when any existing building structure is expanded,
modified, altered, or repaired that the utilities be placed underground
and that under certain conditions the City Council may waive
compliance.
BACKGROUND
At the April 5, 2000 joint meeting of the Planning Commission and City Council,
following deliberations regarding the undergrounding of utilities, the City Council
requested that the Planning Commission consider an ordinance regarding the
undergrounding of utilities in the City of Rolling Hills.
On May 16, 2000, the Planning Commission approved attached Resolution No. 2000-
12 with a vote of 4-0. Commissioner Sommer was absent.
The purpose of the ordinance is to codify an existing policy regarding the
undergrounding of utilities that was approved in 1983 by a minute order of the City
Council and enforced by the City since that time to require that when any residence
is enlarged or the building footprint is altered or the utility lines lengthened, that
the utilities be placed underground and that under certain conditions the City
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
PAGE 1
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Council may waive compliance. Further, staff has been requiring utilities to be
undergrounded when upgraded electrical service is requested.
HISTORY OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE
On August 8, 1983, Dr. Frudenfeld requested that the City Council clarify the City's
requirement for undergrounding utilities because he wanted to install a new panel
board to accommodate a new air conditioning system at his residence without
lengthening the overhead electrical lines, making any other changes to the service,
or adding on to his home. In response to Dr. Frudenfeld's request, the City Council
waived his need for undergrounding and by minute order determined that the
policy developed by the City of Rolling Hills Estates should be adopted by the City of
Rolling Hills. The minute order policy (attached) has been enforced since 1983.
EXISTING ORDINANCE
Section 15.16.040, Section 83-1 (Installation, amended.), of the City's Electrical Code
reads as follows:
"Section 83-1 of the Electrical Code of the City of Rolling Hills is subject to the
following exceptions:
A. Overhead service shall not be installed except to supply temporary
service used for construction purposes only.
B. The wiring between the serving electrical power and communications
utilities systems and the premises served and the wiring between separate buildings
shall be installed underground.
C. Underground services may be installed in rigid, nonmetallic conduit or
armored cable approved for underground installations and shall conform to Public
Utilities Requirements and Standards and as approved by the Chief Electrical
Inspector."
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE
Following are pertinent sections of the proposed Ordinance No. 280 in which
additions are dash underlined.
Section 3. The following paragraph is added to Chapter 17.27 (Additional
Development Standards) of Title 17 of the Zoning Ordinance of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code to read as follows:
"17.27.030 Undergrounding. of utilities. All utilities shall be placed
under&round for any new building structure and for anj existing, building structure
when electrical service is changed unless certain conditions merit a waiver by the
City Council in accordance with Section 15.16.040 of the Rolling. Hills Municipal
Code."
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
PAGE 2
Section 4. The following paragraphs are added to Section 15.16.040 of Chapter
15.16 (Electrical Code) of Title 15 of the Buildings & Construction Ordinance of the
Rolling Hills Municipal Code to read as follows:
"D. Change of electrical service shall require that electrical service be placed
underground when:
1. The electrical lines are lengthened or addedi
2. The electrical service _panel is increased or relocated to a
different location on the property;
3. Any residence is enlarged or the building footprint is altered.
E. There is no requirement to place electrical service underground if the
wires are not altered or lengthened.
F. The Cites Council may waive the requirement to underground utilities
when electrical service is changed if it finds all of the following:
1. The aggriegte;cost of the building construction does not exceed
1 50% of the reasonable replacement value of said buildingsrior to such expansion,
modification, alteration or repairl and
2. The waiver will not result in a significant change in the existing
visual pattern created by existing overhead service lines and
3. The underground utility requirement would impose undue
financial hardship._"
After reviewing the initial study for the proposed ordinance, staff has determined
that this ordinance will have no impact on the environment. Based on this finding,
staff has determined the proposed ordinance to be categorically exempt as a Class 2
exemption in accordance with Section 15302(d) (Replacement or Reconstruction) of
the CEQA Guidelines.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council open the public hearing and take public
testimony, and consider draft Ordinance No. 280 for first reading.
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
PAGE 3
DRAFT
ORDINANCE NO. 280
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS TO REQUIRE
THAT UTILITIES BE PLACED UNDERGROUND WHEN ANY
BUILDING STRUCTURE IS EXPANDED, MODIFIED, ALTERED, OR
REPAIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXISTING POLICY AND
AMENDING TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS & CONSTRUCTION) AND TITLE 17
(ZONING) OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. At the March .27, 2000 joint meeting of the Planning
Commission and City Council, following deliberations regarding undergrounding
of utilities, the City Council requested that the Planning Commission prepare an
ordinance, enforced as policy since 1983, requiring that utilities be placed
underground during property redevelopment and that under certain conditions the
City Council may waive compliance.
Section 2. The Planning Commission studied the various options on May
16, 2000 at a duly authorized public hearing. The Commissioners reviewed and
approved Resolution No. 2000-12 an ordinance recommendation to require that
utilities be placed underground for any new building and for any existing building
structure when electrical service is changed unless certain conditions are waived by
the City Council because an existing policy has been enforced by the City by minute
order since August 8, 1983.
Section 3. On June 26, 2000 and , 2000, the City Council held a
public hearing regarding the proposed ordinance to require that utilities be placed
underground when any building structure is expanded, modified, altered, or
repaired in accordance with existing policy.
Section 4. Pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines of the City of Rolling
Hills, the Planning staff analyzed the proposed ordinance and concluded that the
ordinance will not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the
environment. Based on this finding, staff has determined the proposed ordinance
to be categorically exempt in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA
Guidelines. The City Council has reviewed the proposed exemption and finds that
it represents the independent judgment of the City and is in compliance with CEQA.
Based upon this finding, the City Council finds the proposed ordinance categorically
exempt in accordance with the CEQA Guidelines.
Section 5. The following paragraph is added to Chapter 17.27 (Additional
Development Standards) of Title 17 of the Zoning Ordinance of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code to read as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 280
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DRAFT
"17.27.030 Undergrounding of utilities. All utilities shall be placed
underground for any new building structure and for any existing building structure
when electrical service is changed unless certain conditions merit a waiver by the
City Council in accordance with Section 15.16.040 of the Rolling Hills Municipal
Code."
Section 6. The following paragraphs are added to Section 15.16.040 of Chapter
15.16 (Electrical Code) of Title 15 of the Buildings & Construction Ordinance of the
Rolling Hills Municipal Code to read as follows:
"D. Change of electrical service shall require that electrical service be placed
underground when:
1. The electrical lines are lengthened or added;
2. The electrical service panel is increased or relocated to a different
location on the property;
3. Any residence is enlarged or the building footprint is altered.
E. There is no requirement to place electrical service underground if the
wires are not altered or lengthened.
F. The City Council may waive the requirement to underground utilities
when electrical service is changed if it finds all of the following:
1. The aggregate cost of the building construction does not exceed
50% of the reasonable replacement value of said building prior to such expansion,
modification, alteration or repair; and
2. The waiver will not result in a significant change in the existing
visual pattern created by existing overhead service lines; and
3. The underground utility requirement would impose undue
financial hardship."
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE _TH DAY OF , 2000.
GODFREY PERNELL, D.D.S., MAYOR
ATTEST:
MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
ORDINANCE NO. 280
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DRAFT
t
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS )
I certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 280 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS TO REQUIRE
THAT UTILITIES BE PLACED UNDERGROUND WHEN ANY
BUILDING STRUCTURE IS EXPANDED, MODIFIED, ALTERED, OR
REPAIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXISTING POLICY AND
AMENDING TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS & CONSTRUCTION) AND '1'1'1'LE 17
(ZONING) OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on
2000 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. 280
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RESOLUTION NO. 2000-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT
AN ORDINANCE TO REQUIRE THAT UTILITIES BE PLACED
UNDERGROUND WHEN ANY BUILDING STRUCTURE IS
EXPANDED, MODIFIED, ALTERED, OR REPAIRED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH EXISTING POLICY AND AMENDING TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS &
CONSTRUCTION) AND '11TLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE ROLLING HILLS
MUNICIPAL CODE.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY
FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. At the March 27, 2000 joint meeting of the Planning
Commission and City Council, following deliberations regarding undergrounding
of utilities, the City Council requested that the Planning Commission prepare an
ordinance, enforced as policy since 1983, requiring that utilities be placed
underground during property redevelopment and that under certain conditions the
City Council may waive compliance.
Section 2. The Planning Commission studied the various options at a
public hearing on May 16, 2000. The Commissioners reviewed an ordinance to
require that utilities be placed underground for any new building and for any
existing building structure when electrical service is changed unless certain
conditions are waived by the City Council because an existing policy has been
enforced by the City by minute order since August 8, 1983.
Section 3. The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council add
the following paragraph to Chapter 17.27. (Additional Development Standards) of
Title 17 of the Zoning Ordinance of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code to read as
follows:
"17.27.030 Undergrounding of utilities. All utilities shall be placed
underground for any new building structure and for any existing building structure
when electrical service is changed unless certain conditions merit a waiver by the
City Council in accordance with Section 15.16.040 of the Rolling Hills Municipal
Code."
Section 4. The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council add
the following paragraphs to Section 15.16.040 of Chapter 15.16 (Electrical Code) of
Title 15 of the Buildings & Construction Ordinance of the Rolling Hills Municipal
Code to read as follows:
"D. Change of electrical service shall require that electrical service be placed
underground when:
(1) The electrical lines are lengthened or added;
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-12
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(2) The electrical service panel is increased or relocated to a different
location on the property;
(3) Any residence is enlarged or the building footprint is altered.
E. There is no requirement to place electrical service underground if the
wires are not altered or lengthened.
F. The City Council may waive the requirement to underground utilities
when electrical service is changed if it finds all of the following:
1. The aggregate cost of the building construction does not exceed
50% of the reasonable replacement value of said building prior to such expansion,
modification, alteration or repair; and
2. The waiver will not result in a significant change in the existing
visual pattern created by existing overhead service lines; and
3. The underground utility requirement would impose undue financial
hardship."
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 16TH DAY OF
ATTEST:
k
MARILYN (ERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN
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RESOLUTION NO. 2000-12
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§.
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS )
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2000-12 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT
AN ORDINANCE TO REQUIRE THAT UTILITIES BE PLACED
UNDERGROUND WHEN ANY BUILDING STRUCTURE IS
EXPANDED, MODIFIED, ALTERED, OR REPAIRED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH EXISTING POLICY AND AMENDING TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS &
CONSTRUCTION) AND TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE ROLLING HILLS
MUNICIPAL CODE.
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on
May 16, 2000 by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Commissioners Hankins, Margeta, Witte and
Chairman Roberts.
None.
ABSENT: Commissioner Sommer.
ABSTAIN: None .
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices
DEP CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-12
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MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
August 8, 1983
A regular meeting of the City
was called to order at the Adminis
Road. Rolling Rills. California by
August 8. 1983.
.ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
uncil of the City of Rolling Bills
qatgen Building. 2 Portuguese Bend
Milner Murdock at 7:30 P.R. Monday.
Councilmeobers IIeinsheimer. Leeuwenburgh, Pernell
Mayor Murdock
Councilwoman Swanson (arrived at 8:10 P.lf.)
Ronald Smith
Michael Jenkins.
L. D. Courrright
Richard
BCuaEinglie o
City Manager
City
.r_
• Yalos-Oeerrddes Peninsula Mews
APPROVAL OF mums
Staff requested that the minutes of the seeting of July 27, 1983
be amended on page S, Closure of Roads -and Trails to Pedestrians and
Cyclists. to reflect that roads and trails will be closed for 24 hours
on August 13, 1983 to non-resident DDedtstriaas and cyclists. and that
the Sheriff has been notified and wsillassise in the temporary closure_
•
The minutes as amended were ep roisd and aecepted'en a motion made
by Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh, seconded'by Councilman Parnell and carried
by tha following roll call vote:
AYES: . Couocilmeabers Reiesheimer. Leeuwenburgh. Pernell
Mayor Murdock
NOES:
ABSENT:
PAYMENT OF BILLS
None
Councilwoman sT.,
Councilman Heinsheimer moved that Demands No. 11263 through 11289
in the amount of $27,774.63 be approved for payment from the General
Fund. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Lematenburgh and carried
by the following roll call vote: _
AYES: Councilmmbers 8einsheimer. Leeuwenburgh. Parnell
Mayor Murdock
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilwoman Swanson
PURCHASE OF c0MPu Ea ACCOUNTING srsrot 1373
Following discussion of a proposal to purchase a computer account-
ing system to be shared by the City and Community Association, Council-
man Heinsheimer moved that the City Treasurer be authorised to negotiate
for the purchase of the necessary equipment at a price not to exceed
$8.000. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pernell and carried by
the following roll call vote:
•
AYES: Councilmembers'Beinsheimer, Leeuwenburgh. Pernell
Mayor Murdock
NOES:
ABSENT:
None
Councilwoman Swanson
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Avgu t 1983
NOTICE OP VIOLATION. 36 CREST !EA$t 1395
The City Nmeger reported that.fgnds for uadecgrounding utilities
have been deposited vith Southern California Edison Company by lb..
Emmanuel David, owner of property st 38 Crest Road, but no funds have
been deposited with the telephone company. The Manager rseommended
that the matter be held on the sg.ndkustil the next meeting. and the
Mayoor so ordered.
PROPOSED BORCL►R ALARM ORDINANCE 1603
41:1
A proposed ordinance prepared by`the City Attorney to bill users
for Sheriff's time spent responding to false burster alarms was presents
to the. Council. In discussing the patter members of the Council agreed
that their intent was to assess all oaaers for responssbv the Sheriff.
not to charge for false alarms only Li Maas of tbrae false alarms Le
a twelve month period. The City Attorney was � ted to modify the
proposed ordinance and the matter vas- agenda for future
consideration.
•
MATTERS PROWESS CH:YT ODHa=
Councilman Psrnsll reported tiakhs and Mayor Mmrdock art recently
with -two softer, of the FL T rljangle Boseovnas' Association and one
representative of tbs o Directiers of the Rolling, Hills Community
Association to discuss problems i the Flyisg Trtangte and proposed
remedies. Councilman Parnell sai4 the discussions are ongoing Wryer
Murdock reported that following that Meeting ohs. the City Malinger and
Dr. Richard, Hoffman resppresenting the Flying Triangle Momeovasss. set
with Councilman [en Dyda of the City Of -Rancho Palos'Verdes to discuss
possible formation of a hazard sbstempat district.
MATTERS FROM THE CTrr WINACBR
UNDERGROUND DTU1TTES
The Manager -reported that injresponse to a request from a resident
for clarification of the City's requitement for uaddrg rounding litie,
M
he discussed the matter with Bill Magill. Los' geles' County Buis 1ding
Inspector. animas advised that iit� this City of Rolling Hulls estates a
p icy requires that eta residence ins enlarged -er the footprint- o£ the
building is altered, or if there hiss tensed to lines whiehhpro-
vide residential service. utilities serving -the ts.i dnee.aust be lace
underground; if installation of a•neer panel does not require l
the lines, and if the residence iS not enlarged the existing orvathead •
Installation can remain. even anew panel board is installed. Mr.
Smith said Dr. Prude:Weld. 1 B . Lana. IA planning to instill an
air conditioning systes<which will require s new -board. but is not plan
ping to make aey other changes in the service. nor to add on to his hom
and he asked that the requirement} four placing all utilities serving hi
home underground be waived.
Following discussion membera.of the Cocmcil present agreed that th
policy developed by Rolling Hill. Estates should be adopted by the City
of Rolling Hills and the City Manager was authorized to so inform the -
Department of Building and Safety -of the County Engineer. and Dr. earl
Frudenfeld. • -
SOUND SYSTEM. COUNCIL. CHAMBERS
I
The City Manager reported that in response to complaints about the
inadequacy of the amplification system in the Council Chambers be has
investigated various means of iinmpprovfng the system. Mr. Smith said the
amplification can be improved sllght1;y by addition of individual trans-
formers on each microphone at a cpst of 527 per microphone, but the nee
to project directly into the microphone will continue. Individual clic
on microphones which would project the individual voices to the audiec
would cost $125 each, and eight to ten would be needed. he said.
Councilman Pernell said it has been determined that the mixer now
in use picks up voices of members of the Council and persons who speak
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1514.1213 Uadargreaadlnt of ntilltles.
Notwidelm e6ng any provisions of the building code
to the coning:
A. Overhead tdilgl services shad not be ietpaled.
ea t loiepply tempaeasy service poles used for cos -
erection: sod
B. Al pamaaatt utility Ogees . shall be ineslied
=degraded. Uodezgromtdservioes born Invite utilities'
evoked or underground system gall be Wtalled to
coshes with the utility requir anents and seeder&
Utility services may be issteliod in rigid ammetalfe.
conduit. or mitred cable approved far nedegrodad
inataileions. AR tander resod ooedtrtts boned= pri-
vab property rant comply with the elect rie:at code.
C The cigr ooundl may waive compliance with any
or as prevision of tibia section if it fends an of due fol-
lowing The an editing building is being renovated.
recoosttuctod.:epaired or added to at an aggregate cost
which does not exceed fitly percent of the reasonable
replacement value calla bonding prior to such renova-
tioe. recunstroction. repair or addition: and .
2. That such waiver will not result in a signi%aat
• damp i, the misting visual patreia created by Web;
overhead service lime and
3. That imposing the U urd g requirement
would itep lie endure dell hanishiP-
D. If there is a soeodetvr t for addioional wires from
Pole to boas or it wi es and boa are relocated to s(ir-
at laced= an the prepc=q, the service what be
undergrounded. bat if the wires remain the same. three
is no require neat to place than underground. (Ord. 353
Myatt), 1993: prior code 1 1104)
i
1.;Af.Jt3M Violations and penalties.
Section 208 of the county burning code is adopted hi
• bill and made a part hereof. Such section. reads is M) as
fele=
(1) Compliance with Code. A poem shall not
erect. construed, cobra., alter, repair, move. improve,
remove. convert. demolish, equip. ems. occupy err
made any building or structure or perform any
grading in the City of Rolling Hills Estes, or cause
the same to be donee. contrary to. or in violation of any
of the provisions of this code..
(2) Penalty. Any person, firm or corporation
violating any of the provisions of this code shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such per-
son shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for
each and every day or portion thereof during which
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ao�nealtled,conBtttt d. or vieladon of any of the provisions tlds.teode is
comic -
lion clay such viobtioa moth person shall bedpunish-
able by a finest not melodist 31,000arbyimpbnt'.
meet be sot lore that six months. or by both aac6
rube std imprbonneat.
(0rd. 313 ! 1(art).1993)
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Rolling
Hills will hold a public hearing during their regularly scheduled meeting to be held on
Monday, June 26, 2000, commencing at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers at City Hall,
2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California to consider the following:
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 280: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS TO REQUIRE THAT
UTILITIES BE PLACED UNDERGROUND. WHEN ANY BUILDING
STRUCTURE IS EXPANDED, MODIFIED, ALTERED, OR REPAIRED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH EXISTING POLICY AND AMENDING n I'LE 15
(BUILDINGS & CONSTRUCTION) AND 1'11'LE 17 (ZONING) OF THE
ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE. NO. 281: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS .TO CLARIFY AND
MODIFY RECREATIONAL GAME COURT ..DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS FOR PROPERTY IN THE RESIDENTIAL ZONES AND TO
AMEND 'IT1'LE 17 (ZONING) OF THE ROLLING . HILLS MUNICIPAL
CODE. -
Any person is welcome to review the staff reports prior to. the public hearings at City
Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, after 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 22, 2000.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. •
NOTICE HIS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of
the City of Rolling Hills will hold a public hearing during
their regularly scheduled meeting to be held on Monday,
June 26, 2000, commencing at 7:30 p.m., in the Council
Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling
Hills, California to consider the following:
• CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.
280: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS TO REQUIRE THAT UTILITIES BE PLACED
UNDERGROUND WHEN ANY BUILDING STRUC-
TURE IS EXPANDED, MODIFIED, ALTERED, OR
REPAIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXISTING POLI-
CY AND AMENDING TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS & CON-
STRUCTION) AND TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE
ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO
281: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS TO CLARIFY AND MODIFY RECREATIONAL
GAME COURT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR
PROPERTY IN THE RESIDENTIAL ZONES AND TO
AMEND TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE ROLLING HILLS
MUNICIPAL CODE.
Any person is welcome to review the staff reports prior
to the public hearing at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend
Road, Rolling Hills, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. Monday, through Friday, after 4:00 p.m. on
Thursday, June 22, 2000.
Signed: Marilyn L. Kem
Deputy City Clerk
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