City Council Agenda 07-10-2017A REGULAR MEETING
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CITY COUNCIL OF 1Hl,
CITY OF ROLLING TILLS, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor Black at
7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Dieringer, Mirsch, Pieper, Wilson and Mayor Black.
Councilmembers Absent: None.
Others Present:
Raymond R. Cruz, City Manager.
Natalie Karpeles, Assistant City Attorney.
Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director.
Julia Stewart, Assistant Planner.
Heidi Luce, City Clerk.
Aaron Snyder, Government Relations Specialist, Crown Castle
Julio Garcia, Senior RF Engineer, Crown Castle.
Tavisha Ales, Bolton Engineering.
Lauren Sharng, 5 Pine Tree Lane
John Resich, 8 Outrider Road.
Keith Murphy, 3 Pine Tree Lane.
Sam Pena, Municipal Services Liaison, Republic Services.
OPEN AGENDA - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Matters which may be acted upon by the City Council in a single motion. Any Councilmember may
request removal of any item from the Consent Calendar causing it to be considered under Council Actions.
A. Minutes - Regular Meeting of June 12, 2017.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
B. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. ,
C. Financial Statement for the Month of May 2017.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
D. Republic Services Recycling Tonnage Report for May 2017.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
E. Consideration and Approval of the Fourth Amendment to the Lease entered into by and
between the City of Rolling Hills and the Rolling Hills Community Association of Rancho
Palos Verdes for the purpose of providing the City with labor assistance for as needed
maintenance projects at City Hall and the City Hall Campus Area.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
Councilmember Dieringer moved that the City Council approve the items on the consent calendar as
presented. Councilmember Pieper seconded the motion, which carried without objection.
PRESENTATION:
Crown Castle
Presentation regarding proposed wireless facility locations and conceptual designs.
Aaron Snyder, Government Relations Specialist and Julio Garcia, Senior RF Engineer provided the City
Council with an overview of Crown Castle's proposed wireless facility locations and conceptual designs
for the construction of wireless facilities in the City of Rolling Hills. Mr. Snyder reviewed the status of the
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wireless industry in general, noting that existing facilities and facility design are not able to keep up with
the increasing demand. He stated that their intent is to increase coverage in the City and the proposal
consists of a total of seven locations for AT&T (6) and Verizon (7) including new pole locations and as
well as installations on existing poles. Mr. Snyder further reviewed the proposed locations and conceptual
designs including smaller decorative poles and array of cabinet designs to blend in with the community.
Following discussion concerning the proposal, the City Council provided feedback to Crown Castle
expressing its general disinterest in the addition of new pole locations and suggesting that Crown Castle
provide the City with examples of nearby locations where similar installations exist so that the City can
see what they actually look like in a similar setting.
Keith Murphy, 3 Pine Tree Lane addressed the City Council suggesting that another alternative to be
studied could be the use of Wi-Fi calling through a land set up to possibly reduce the need for additional
wireless installations.
COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ZONING CASE NO. 917 — REQUEST
FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT A NEW RESIDENCE ADDITION OF 2,065
S.F., A NEW 2,065 SQUARE FOOT BASEMENT, A NEW 700 SQUARE FOOT SWIMMING
POOL, AND GRADING OF 31,920 CUBIC YARDS OF DIRT, (WHICH INCLUDES
EXCAVATION AND COMPACTION) AND CONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS ACCESSORY
STRUCTURES; CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR A NEW, ADDITIONAL 1,100 SQUARE
FOOT DETACHED GARAGE, 7,000 SQUARE FOOT TENNIS COURT, 1,200 SQUARE
FOOT STABLE, 9,150 SQUARE FOOT CORRAL AND A NEW SECOND DRIVEWAY; AND
A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMUTED 40% DISTURBANCE OF THE
LOT RESULTING FROM GENERAL GRADING FOR THE PROJECT AND TO GRADE
MORE THAN 750 CUBIC YARDS OF DIRT AND OVER 10,000 SQUARE FEET SURFACE
AREA FOR THE TENNIS COURT. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 5 PINE
TREE LANE (LOT 94-RH) ROLLING HILLS, CA, (SHARNG).
AND CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION
TO APPROVE A NEW DRIVEWAY APRON FOR A SECOND DRIVEWAY AND A NEW
PATHWAY APRON FOR ACCESS TO THE STABLE AT 5 PINE TREE LANE.
Mayor Black introduced the item and asked for staff's comments. Assistant Planner Stewart stated that
this is a continued public hearing in Zoning Case 917 at 5 Pine Tree Lane where the City Council opened
the public hearing and visited the site on May 30, 2017. She reviewed the applicant's request for site plan
review, conditional use permit and variances for the remodel of an existing residence and, new
construction of residential amenities. She stated that the proposal generally includes a residential addition,
new detached garage, tennis court, new stable and corral area, second driveway and a swimming pool and
spa. She further reviewed the details of the applicant's request.
In response to Mayor Black, Ms. Stewart stated that a driveway must be 50 ft. from a guesthouse and there
may be no parking or vehicular access to a guesthouse.
Mayor Black called for public comment.
Tavisha Ales, Bolton Engineering addressed the City Council to further explain the applicant's request
and the difference between this proposal and the previously approved project.
Keith Murphy, 3 Pine Tree Lane addressed the City Council regarding the existing shared driveway that
serves his property at 3 Pine Tree Lane and asked that the driveway not be blocked by construction
equipment during construction.
John Resich, 8 Outrider Road addressed the City Council as an attorney on behalf of the applicant stating
that they will work with the property owner at 3 Pine Tree Lane to work out a resolution with regard to
access to his property through the shared driveway once the status of this project is determined. In
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response to Mayor Black's inquiry regarding parking for guesthouses, he stated that there is no guesthouse
proposed for this project.
Mayor Black expressed concern regarding the fact that there are two garages, two entrances, two kitchens
and two driveways proposed which in essence is like having a guest house, stating that he believes it
would be setting a bad precedent to approve such a configuration.
Discussion ensued concerning the existing driveway and providing access to the property at 3 Pine Tree
Lane.
In response to Councilmember Dieringer regarding conditioning an approval on the applicant maintaining
the existing driveway in its current location so that the resident at 3 Pine Tree Lane continues to have
access over the property, Planning Director Schwartz stated that is an easement issue and outside of the
City Council's jurisdiction.
Mayor Black expressed further concern regarding the proposal for two separate driveways suggesting that
access to the property at 5 Pine Tree Lane via the existing driveway be eliminated while maintaining
access to the property at 3 Pine Tree Lane via the existing driveway. Councilmember Wilson commented
that he would like to see the driveway access issue resolved prior to approving the project.
Councilmember Mirsch commented that she is not concerned that the proposed configuration lends itself
to being like a guesthouse and she believes that given the unusual circumstance on the property, she can
make the findings necessary for granting approval.
In response to Councilmember Dieringer, Assistant City Attorney Karpeles commented that it is not
within the City Council's jurisdiction to condition an approval on the issue regarding the shared driveway
being resolved or to delay consideration of the matter pending a resolution of the issue. Discussion
ensued concerning the design of the house, the need for two garages and driveways and possible solutions
to the shared driveway issue.
Mayor Black asked for further comments from the public regarding the shared driveway issue.
John Resich addressed the City Council stating that they have agreed with Mr. Murphy, in principal that
based on the approval of the proposed project, they would come to an agreement to allow access over the
property. Mr. Resich further explained the design of the house.
Keith Murphy addressed the City Council stating that although he would have preferred to have the
driveway issue resolved before this point; he is generally in support of the project and suggested that the
City Council not delay consideration.
Following brief discussion, Councilmember Mirsch moved that the City Council direct staff to prepare a
Resolution granting approval of the applicant's request in Zoning Case No. 917 at 5 Pine Tree Lane with
the standard findings of fact and conditions of approval including a condition that driveway access to the
property at 3 Pine Tree Lane not be blocked by construction equipment during construction.
Councilmember Pieper seconded the motion, which carried with Mayor Black opposed.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
City Manager Cruz suggested taking the matter related to the Semi -Annual Bulky Item pick up events out
of order. Hearing no objection, Mayor Black so ordered.
MATTERS FROM i 1 W CITY COUNCIL AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS
DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF PROVIDING DIRECTION ON POTENTIAL
OPTIONS CONCERNING THE PROCESS OF HOLDING THE SEMI-ANNUAL BULKY
ITEM PICK UP EVENTS BY REPUBLIC SERVICES.
Mayor Black introduced the item and asked for staff's comments. City Manager Cruz reviewed the staff
report stating that this matter is before the City Council due to complaints regarding the bulky item pick
up event this past April where residents placed their items out well in advance of the 24 -hours allowed, in
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some instances a week before, creating a very unsightly condition in the community. Discussion ensued
concerning the possible reasons for the situation including the fact that the event was a week before a
holiday and residents may be confused which weekend is for greenwatste and which weekend is for bulky
items.
Sam Pena, Republic Services addressed the City Council to provide history on the holding of these events
noting that the April event this year had more participation than those in the past. He commented that the
events used to be held separately with the bulky items in the spring and the greenwaste in the fall.
Discussion ensued concerning the various options for addressing this issue including cancelling the events
and offering a call in service instead. Councilmember Pieper suggested separating the bulky and
greenwaste events and holding them on a quarterly basis rather than bi-annually. He also commented that
due to busy weekday schedules, it may be necessary that items be put out the week before and it may be
better to hold the bulky item pick ups earlier in the week and allow residents to put the items out the
weekend before.
Following discussion, staff was directed to work with Republic Services to reschedule the bulky item and
greenwaste pick ups so that they occur separately with at least a month separation with the bulky item pick
up to be scheduled on a Wednesday and the greenwaste pick up to be scheduled on a Saturday.
Discussion ensued concerning the City's diversion rates and possible ways to increase diversion. In
response to Councilmember Dieringer, Mr. Pena commented that the State changed the mandates and
City's now are required to meet a per person target verses total diversion amount and the City is well
within the targets.
Councilmember Mirsch expressed her appreciation for the excellent service Republic Services provides to
the City's residents.
Councilmember Wilson asked Mr. Pena to check the staging location at Portuguese Bend Road/Ranchero
Road to see if the mother truck is causing the broken asphalt on the berm at that location and address the
matter if necessary.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS PERTAINING TO CALLING A SPECIAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 7, 2017:
(1) RESOLUTION NO. 1209: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2017, FOR THE SUBMISSION
TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS A PROPOSED ORDINANCE REPEALING MEASURE B
BY AMENDING SUBSECTION (E) OF SECTION 17.26.050 AND REPEALING SECTION
17.26.090 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
(2) RESOLUTION NO. 1210: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 7, 2017, WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT
AND LIBRARY DISTRICT ELECTIONS TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE PURSUANT TO
§ 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE.
(3) RESOLUTION NO. 1211: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING WRITTEN
ARGUMENTS REGARDING A CITY MEASURE AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS.
(4) RESOLUTION NO. 1212: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF REBUTTAL
ARGUMENTS FOR AN ORDINANCE SUBMITTED FOR THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 7, 2017.
Mayor Black introduced the item and asked for staff's comments. City Clerk Luce presented the staff
report stating that based on direction at the last City Council meeting, before the City Council for
consideration are four resolutions relative to calling a special election to place a measure to repeal
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Measure B. She provided background information stating that this measure was placed on the ballot for
the March 2017 election but was removed when the election was canceled for lack of candidates and at
that time, the City Council expressed its intent to place the measure on the ballot for a June or November
2017 election. She further reviewed the four resolutions.
Councilmember Dieringer expressed concern that since the moratorium expires on November, 27, 2017
and the new ordinance that the Planning Commission will be considering may not be in place before the
election, residents won't have an idea of what the changes are going to be to know that by repealing
Measure B, there would be provision in place to restrict view restoration to the view that was enjoyed
when property owner acquired the property as was put in place by Measure B. She expressed further
concern that there may be a plethora of view complaints filed under the old provisions during the interim
period if there is one.
Councilmember Mirsch commented that the Planning Commission is working on addressing the issues
that resulted in the passage of Measure B and those that are following the matter are aware of that fact.
She commented that Measure B needs to be repealed and even the proponents of Measure B agree on that
point. She commented that there are ways to manage the concern raised about the filing of complaints in
the interim including extending the moratorium and she does not see a benefit to putting off the repeal of
Measure B.
Mayor Black called for public comment. Hearing none, Mayor Black asked for a motion from
Councilmember Dieringer.
Councilmember Dieringer suggested postponing the election until June 2018 to ensure that the
"acquisition of the view" portion of Measure B is included in the new ordinance. Mayor Black again
asked for a motion.
Councilmember Dieringer moved that the City Council postpone the election until June 2018 to ensure
that the "acquisition of the view" portion of Measure B is included in the new ordinance. The motion
failed for lack of a second.
Following further discussion concerning the moratorium and holding the election in June versus
November, Councilmember Mirsch moved that the City Council adopt the following Resolutions as
presented: Resolution No. 1209 calling a Special Election to be held on November 7, 2017 for submission
to the voters a proposed ordinance to repeal Measure B; Resolution No. 1210 requesting the Los Angeles
County Board of Supervisors consolidate the election with the School District and Library District
Election held on the same date; Resolution No. 1211 setting priorities for written arguments and directing
the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis and Resolution No. 1212 allowing for rebuttal
arguments to the primary arguments for and against the measure. Councilmember Pieper seconded the
motion, which carried with Councilmember Dieringer opposed expressing protest that she was not able to
express all of the reasons for her no vote.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
STATUS UPDATE ON PLANNING COMMISSION'S DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION
OF AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S VIEW PRESERVATION ORDINANCE. (ORAL
REPORT)
Planning Director Schwartz provided a status update on the Planning Commission's discussion and
consideration of amendments to the City's View Preservation Ordinance. She stated that the Planning
Commission will be considering a resolution recommending a DRAFT ordinance at a public hearing
during its July meeting and following the Planning Commission's consideration, the DRAFT ordinance
will be brought forward to the City Council for a public hearing.
Councilmember Mirsch commented that having been a part of the ad hoc committee and attended many of
the Planning Commission's public forum on this topic, the intent is to include the "acquisition of the
view" portion of Measure B in the new ordinance.
Councilmember Dieringer suggested that in an effort to show good faith, the City either enact language to
immediately address the "acquisition of the view" issue or act to extend the moratorium.
Following discussion, the City Council directed staff to agenize a discussion on the possibility of
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extending the moratorium for the City Council's consideration in August.
CLOSED SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Black adjourned the meeting at 9:08 p.m. in
memory of long time resident Vic Edelbrock. The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled
to be held on Monday, July 10, 2017 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, 2
Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
Patrick Wilson
Mayor Pro Tem
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City Clerk
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. OPEN AGENDA - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
This is the appropriate time for members of the public to make comments regarding the items on the
consent calendar or items not listed on this agenda. Pursuant to the Brown Act, no action will take
place on any items not on the agenda.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Matters which may be acted upon by the City Council in a single motion. Any Councilmember may
request removal of any item from the Consent Calendar causing it to be considered under Council
Actions.
A. Minutes - Regular Meeting of June 12, 2017.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
B. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Financial Statement for the Month of May 2017.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
D. Republic Services Recycling Tonnage Report for May 2017.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
E. Consideration and Approval of the Fourth Amendment to the Lease entered into by and
between the City of Rolling Hills and the Rolling Hills Community Association of
Rancho Palos Verdes for the purpose of providing the City with labor assistance for as
needed maintenance projects at City Hall and the City Hall Campus Area.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
PRESENTATION:
Crown Castle
Presentation regarding proposed wireless facility locations and conceptual designs.
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5. COMMISSION ITEMS
NONE.
6: PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ZONING CASE NO. 917 -
REQUEST FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT A NEW RESIDENCE
ADDITION OF 2,065 S.F., A NEW 2,065 SQUARE FOOT BASEMENT, A NEW 700
SQUARE FOOT SWIMMING POOL, AND GRADING OF 31,920 CUBIC YARDS OF
DIRT, (WHICH INCLUDES EXCAVATION AND COMPACTION) AND
CONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS ACCESSORY STRUCTURES; CONDITIONAL
USE PERMITS FOR A NEW, ADDITIONAL 1,100 SQUARE FOOT DETACHED
GARAGE, 7,000 SQUARE FOOT TENNIS COURT, 1,200 SQUARE FOOT STABLE,
9,150 SQUARE FOOT CORRAL AND A NEW SECOND DRIVEWAY; AND A
VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED 40% DISTURBANCE OF
THE LOT RESULTING FROM GENERAL GRADING FOR THE PROJECT AND TO
GRADE MORE THAN 750 CUBIC YARDS OF DIRT AND OVER 10,000 SQUARE
FEET SURFACE AREA FOR THE TENNIS COURT. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS
LOCATED AT 5 PINE TREE LANE (LOT 94-RH) ROLLING HILLS, CA,
(SHARNG).
AND
CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE TRAFFIC
COMMISSION TO APPROVE A NEW DRIVEWAY APRON FOR A SECOND
DRIVEWAY AND A NEW PATHWAY APRON FOR ACCESS TO THE STABLE AT
5 PINE TREE LANE.
7. OLD BUSINESS
NONE.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS PERTAINING TO CALLING A SPECIAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ON
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2017:
(1) RESOLUTION NO. 1209: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF
A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2017, FOR
THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS A PROPOSED ORDINANCE
REPEALING MEASURE B BY AMENDING SUBSECTION (E) OF SECTION
17.26.050 AND REPEALING SECTION 17.26.090 OF THE ROLLING HILLS
MUNICIPAL CODE.
(2) RESOLUTION NO. 1210: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A
SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 7, 2017,
WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND LIBRARY DISTRICT ELECTIONS TO BE
HELD ON THAT DATE PURSUANT TO § 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE.
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(3) RESOLUTION NO. 1211: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING
WRITTEN ARGUMENTS REGARDING A CITY MEASURE AND DIRECTING
THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS.
(4) RESOLUTION NO. 1212: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF
REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS FOR AN ORDINANCE SUBMITTED FOR THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER
7, 2017.
. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS
A. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF PROVIDING DIRECTION ON
POTENTIAL OPTIONS CONCERNING THE PROCESS OF HOLDING THE SEMI-
ANNUAL BULKY ITEM PICK UP EVENTS BY REPUBLIC SERVICES.
10. MATTERS FROM STAFF
A. STATUS UPDATE ON PLANNING COMMISSION'S DISCUSSION AND
CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S VIEW PRESERVATION
ORDINANCE. (ORAL REPORT)
11. CLOSED SESSION
NONE.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Next meeting: Monday, July 10, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Rolling Hills City
Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
Public Comment is welcome on any item prior to City Council action on the item.
Documents pertaining to an agenda item received after the posting of the agenda are available for
review in the City Clerk's office or at the meeting at which the item will be considered.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to
participate in this meeting due to your disability, please contact the City Clerk at (310) 377-1521 at
least 48 hours prior to the meeting to enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure
accessibility and accommodation for your review of this agenda and attendance at this meeting.
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DRAFT
Agenda Item No. 4-A
Meeting Date: 06/26/17
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A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem
Wilson at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills,
California.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present:
Councilmembers Absent:
Others Present:
Dieringer, Mirsch, Pieper and Mayor Pro Tem Wilson.
Black (excused).
Raymond R. Cruz, City Manager.
Mike Jenkins, City Attorney.
Julia Stewart, Assistant Planner.
Heidi Luce, City Clerk.
Jim Walker, Budget Consultant.
Ed Swart, 2 Meadowlark Lane.
OPEN AGENDA - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
None.
Mayor Pro Tem Wilson stated that item 8A under New Business pertaining to a request for a contribution
towards costs associated with the undergrounding of a utility pole on Meadowlark Lane will be taken out
of order after the Consent Calendar and Commission Items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Matters which may be acted upon by the City Council in a single motion. Any Councilmember may
request removal of any item from the Consent Calendar causing it to be considered under Council Actions.
A. Minutes - (1) Regular Meeting of May 22, 2017; and (2) Adjourned Regular Meeting (Field
Trip) of May 30, 2017.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
B. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. City Council Finance/Budget/Audit Committee meeting notes of May 22, 2017.
DRAFT
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
D. County of Los Angeles Department of Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures
FY 2017/18 Agreement Renewal for Pest Control Services.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
Councilmember Mirsch moved that the City Council approve the items on the consent
presented. Councilmember Dieringer seconded the motion, which carried without objection.
COMMISSION ITEMS
calendar as
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-07 — A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR
GRADING OF PATHWAYS ON A PROPERTY WITH A RESTRICTED DEVELOPMENT
CONDITION IMPOSED THROUGH A PRIOR PROJECT IN ZONING CASE NO. 920 AT 37
CHUCKWAGON ROAD. (LOT 19 -CF) ROLLING HILLS, CA, (VAN NORTWICK).
Mayor Pro Tem Wilson introduced the item and asked for staffs comments. Assistant Planner Stewart
reviewed the applicant's request to maintain as graded pathways at the rear of the residence and legalize
the grading for the pathways in Zoning Case No. 920 at 37 Chuckwagon Road. She stated that the
Planning Commission approved the project requiring that a drainage and grading plan be prepared and
submitted to the County for review and approval and that a landscaping plan be prepared to address the
concerns raised by the downslope neighbors and if necessary remediate any drainage related issues. She
commented that the County visited the property, as well as the properties below upon the City receiving a
complaint of flooding during the heavy rains this winter and determined that the drainage course had not
been altered and it is very unlikely that the work caused any erosion and flooding on the properties below.
In response to Councilmember Dieringer regarding her suggestion to add a condition regarding the
drainage and landscaping, Ms. Stewart stated the resolution currently contains a condition that requires the
applicant to construct the project and landscaping according to the approved plans.
Following brief discussion, Councilmember Pieper moved that the City Council receive and file Planning
Commission Resolution No. 2017-07 granting approval of the applicant's request in Zoning Case No. 920
at 37 Chuckwagon Road. Councilmember Mirsch seconded the motion, which carried without objection.
Staff was directed, at Councilmember Dieringer's suggestion, to be sure that the conditions included in the
resolution are met, specifically that the drainage plan and landscape plan mitigate the flooding issues.
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-08 — A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW AND
VARIANCES FOR GRADING TO RETAIN AS BUILT PATHS, RETAINING WALLS
(PARTIALLY OR ENTIRELY IN SETBACKS AND WHICH AVERAGE OUT TO MORE
THAN 2.5' IN HEIGHT), TO REPAIR RUPTURED STORM DRAIN PIPE(S) AND TO
REMEDIATE A FAILING SLOPE; TO CONSTRUCT A BASEMENT A PORTION OF WHICH
WOULD ENCROACH INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK, TO REMOVE A BARBEQUE
AREA WITH A RETAINING WALL AND RETURN THE SLOPE TO THE ORIGINAL
CONDITION AND TO EXCEED THE MAXIUM PERMITTED DISTURBANCE OF THE LOT
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IN ZONING CASE NO. 916 AT 5 EL CONCHO LANE (LOT 10-GF), ROLLING HILLS CA,
(DE MIRANDA).
Mayor Pro Tem Wilson introduced the item and asked for staff's comments. Assistant Planner Stewart
reviewed the applicant's request in Zoning Case No. 916 at 5 El Concho Lane. She stated that this project
started as a code enforcement case upon receiving a complaint that a basement was being excavated and
upon inspecting the property staff discovered other improvements the were not approved. She stated that
improvements included switchback paths at the rear of the property with railroad tie walls, a patio and
outdoor kitchen, and planter walls. She reviewed additional background on the project stating that during
this process a drainpipe on the property ruptured during the heavy rains, which caused flooding on the
property for which the applicant made emergency repairs resulting in a wall being constructed in the
setback. Additionally, during subsequent rains, there was a hillside failure that resulted in the planter wall
being damaged. She stated that during the Planning Commission's review they expressed concern that the
excavation for the basement would further complicate the drainpipe and slope failure and asked the
applicant to consult an engineer to ensure that excavation would not further complicate the hillside failure.
She stated that following discussion and deliberation, the Planning Commission approved the project in
phases requiring that the drainpipe and hillside repair be completed prior to completing the excavation for
the basement and the grading and walls along the pathways. She noted that the Planning Commission did
not approve the outdoor kitchen and patio.
Following brief discussion concerning the excavation for the basement and ruptured drainpipe,
Councilmember Pieper moved that the City Council receive and file Planning Commission Resolution No.
2017-08 granting approval of the applicant's request in Zoning Case No. 916 at 5 El Concho Lane.
Councilmember Mirsch seconded the motion, which carried without objection. Staff was directed to be
sure that the conditions included in the resolution are met.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR A CONTRIBUTION OF CITY UTILITY FUNDS
TOWARD COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON PERMITS,
ENGINEERING, DESIGN AND LABOR RELATED TO THE UNDERGROUNDING OF A
SINGLE UTILITY POLE AT 2 MEADOWLARK LANE.
Mayor Pro Tem Wilson introduced the item and asked for staff's comments. City Manager Cruz reviewed
the request from the property owner at 2 Meadowlark Lane for a contribution in the amount of $5,343.64
which is 50% of the cost associated with Southern California Edison permits, engineering, design and
labor related to the undergrounding of a utility pole on his property. He commented that a letter was
received from the other property owners on Meadowlark Lane expressing their support for removing the
pole. He further commented that the Rolling Hills Community Association approved a contribution in the
amount of $4,133 toward the project. Discussion ensued concerning the benefit to the neighbors and the
possibility of removing the other pole at the rear of the property.
Ed Swart, 2 Meadowlark Lane addressed the City Council regarding the pole at the rear of his property
stating the cost to remove that pole is $150,000 and the other properties that are served by the pole are not
willing to contribute to removing it. Mr. Swart further explained his request to remove the front pole.
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Discussion ensued concerning the amount to contribute. Councilmember Pieper commented that he would
be in favor of contributing the amount requested. Councilmember Mirsch expressed concern that no other
neighbors are contributing to the project and commented that she would be more supportive of
contributing 1/3 of the costs. Further discussion ensued concerning setting some sort of criteria for
contributions. Councilmember Pieper suggested that a discussion regarding setting criteria for
contributions be agendized for a future City Council meeting.
Following brief discussion, Councilmember Pieper moved that the City Council authorize a contribution
from the Utility Fund in the amount of $5,343.64 toward the costs associated with Southern California
Edison permits, engineering, design and labor related to the undergrounding of a utility pole at 2
Meadowlark Lane. Councilmember Mirsch seconded the motion, which carried without objection.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS PROPOSED DRAFT BUDGET INCLUDING THE ANNUAL
REPORT ON: GENERAL FUND; COMMUNITY FACILITIES FUND; MUNICIPAL SELF
INSURANCE FUND; REFUSE COLLECTION FUND; SOLID WASTE CHARGES; TRAFFIC
SAFETY FUND; TRANSIT FUND -MEASURE R; TRANSIT FUND -MEASURE M; TRANSIT
FUND -PROPOSITION A; TRANSIT FUND -PROPOSITION C; COPS AND CLEEP FUND;
UTILITY FUND; AND CAPITAL PROJECT FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-18
AND CONSIDERATION OF:
(1) RESOLUTION NO. 1207: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING THE FY 2017-18 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS BUDGET
INCLUDING THE ANNUAL REPORT ON: GENERAL FUND; COMMUNITY
FACILITIES FUND; MUNICIPAL SELF INSURANCE FUND; REFUSE COLLECTION
FUND; SOLID WASTE CHARGES; TRAFFIC SAFETY FUND; TRANSIT FUND -
MEASURE R; TRANSIT FUND -MEASURE M; TRANSIT FUND -PROPOSITION A;
TRANSIT FUND -PROPOSITION C; COPS AND CLEEP FUND; UTILITY FUND; AND
CAPITAL PROJECT FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-18.
Mayor Pro Tem Wilson introduced the item and asked for staff's comments. The City's Budget
Consultant Jim Walker reviewed the proposed FY 2017/18 budget stating that the Finance, Budget, Audit
Committee reviewed the DRAFT budget at its meeting of May 22, 2017 and suggested changing the
funding of the Ca1PERS retirement liability obligation to fund it over two years instead of one resulting in
funding in the amount of $185,00 for FY 17/18 and roughly the same amount in FY 18/19 rather than then
entire $370,000 in the coming year. He stated that the budget includes revenues projected at $1,935,250
and expenditures projected at $2,097,250 resulting in a deficit of $162,000 including funding the unfunded
pension liability. He noted that if the pension liability were not funded, the budget would have a surplus of
$23,000 before transfers. He further reviewed the assumptions used to determine revenue growth and
expenditures and stated that the City will again absorb the COLA increase for refuse collection. He briefly
reviewed the other funds.
Mayor Pro Tem Wilson opened the public hearing and called for public comment. Hearing none, he
closed the public hearing and asked for comments from the City Council.
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Councilmember Dieringer commented that she would like to see the City Council conference/travel
budget item increased from $6,000 to $8,000 so that there is greater opportunity for conference related
travel when the conference topics are relevant to the City. She distributed a sheet listing the conferences
that she would like to attend for FY 17/18 commenting that she would only attend conferences where the
topics are relevant and beneficial to the City. Discussion ensued concerning Councilmember Dieringer's
suggestion. Councilmember Mirsch commented that this matter was discussed at length at the
Finance/Budget/Audit Committee meeting and the Committee concurred to cap the conference/travel
budget at $4,000 per Councilmember that wished to attend conferences and allocate an additional $2,000
for other conference related expenses that may come up. Further discussion ensued concerning the
conference/travel budget item. Following discussion, Councilmember Dieringer moved that the
conference/travel budget be increased from $6,000 to $7,000 and that she be able to use all of those funds
for relevant conference/travel related expenses. The motion failed for lack of a second. Councilmember
Dieringer further moved that she be able to use all of current $6,000 allocation for relevant
conference/travel related expenses. The motion failed for lack of a second.
Following discussion, Councilmember Pieper moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 1207
adopting the FY 2017-18 budget as presented. Councilmember Mirsch seconded the motion, which carried
without objection.
(2) RESOLUTION NO. 1208: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS ESTABLISHING THE 2017-18 FISCAL YEAR GANN
APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS.
Mr. Walker reviewed the process used to determine the GANN limit for the City and stated that the
appropriation limit is set at $1,588,444 and the proposed budget is below that limit..
Councilmember Pieper moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 1208 establishing the FY 2017-
18 appropriation limit for the City of Rolling Hills. Councilmember Dieringer seconded the motion, which
carried without objection.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION FOR AWARD OF A BID TO 1'RAVERS
TREE SERVICE INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,600.00 FOR TREE TRIMMING AND DEAD
TREE REMOVAL PROJECT AT THE CITY HALL CAMPUS, TENNIS COURTS AND MAIN
GATE AREA.
Mayor Pro Tem Wilson introduced the item and asked for staffs comments. City Manager Cruz reviewed
the history and process regarding the solicitation of bids for the tree trimming and tree removal project at
the City Hall Campus, Tennis Courts and Main Gate area. He stated that the City received four bids in
response to the bid request and Travers Tree Service Inc. was found to be the lowest responsible bidder at
$8,600. He stated that staff checked Travers Tree Services references and verified the, insurance and
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recommends the bid be awarded to Travers Tree Service with the work to commence Friday, June 16,
2017.
Following brief discussion concerning the scope of work, Councilmember Pieper moved that the City
Council award the bid for the tree trimming and dead tree removal project at the City Hall campus, tennis
courts and main gate area to Travers Tree Service Inc. in the amount of $8,600. Councilmember Mirsch
seconded the motion, which carried without objection.
DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO DRAFT
AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE ROLLING HILLS
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (RHCA) FOR THE BUILDING THAT HOUSES ITS
ADMINIS IRATIVE AND FIELD STAFF FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING THE CITY
WITH LABOR ASSISTANCE FOR AS NEEDED MAINTENANCE PROJECTS AT CITY
HALL AND THE CITY HALL CAMPUS AREA.
Mayor Pro Tem Wilson introduced the item and asked for staff's comments. City Manager Cruz
presented the staff report and provided the background on this matter stating that staff is seeking the City
Council's direction as to whether or not it wishes to direct the City Attorney to prepare an amendment to
the City's lease with the RHCA for the purpose of providing the City with labor assistance of 5 hours per
month for as needed maintenance around the City Hall campus.
Following brief discussion, Councilmember Pieper moved that the City Council direct the City Attorney
to draft an amendment to the City's lease agreement with the RHCA for the purpose of providing the City
with labor assistance for 5 hours per month for as needed maintenance projects at City Hall and the City
Hall campus area. Councilmember Mirsch seconded the motion, which carried without objection.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO FORMALLY OPPOSE SB 649 (HUESO)
CONCERNING WIRELESS AND SMALL CELL TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
(ORAL)
Councilmember Dieringer provided information regarding a pending bill before the State legislature
regarding wireless and small cell telecommunication facilities that could limit a City's ability to regulate
and have oversight over the installation of such facilities noting that the League of California Cities is
against the bill and is urging cities to take a position of opposition. Councilmember Dieringer suggested
that the City take action to formally oppose the bill and send a letter of opposition. Following discussion,
Councilmember Dieringer moved that the City Council take a position of opposition to SB 649. The
motion failed for lack of a second.
OTHER MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Pieper suggested that the City Council move forward in calling a special election for
November 7, 2017 to place a measure on the ballot to repeal Measure B. Following brief discussion
Councilmember Pieper moved that the City Council direct staff to prepare the necessary resolutions and
bring them to the City Council for consideration at the next City Council meeting. ' Councilmember
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Mirsch seconded the motion, which carried without objection.
Councilmember Mirsch suggested that an update on the status of the Planning Commission's discussion
regarding revisions to the City's View Preservation Ordinance be agendized for the next City Council
meeting. The City Council concurred and staff was directed as such.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
None.
CLOSED SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson adjourned the meeting at
8:35 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled to be held on Monday, June 26, 2017
beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills,
California.
Respectfully submitted,
Heidi Luce
City Clerk
Approved,
James Black, M.D.
Mayor
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NO. DATE
City aflelG„9 JdfU
Agenda Item No: 4-B
Mtg. Date: 06/26/17
INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
PAYEE
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
06/26/2017 - CHECK RUN
24874 06/26/2017 CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
24875 06/26/2017 JOHN RESICH
24876 06/26/2017 LA COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT
24877 06/26/2017 OPUS BANK
24878 06/26/2017 VOID
24879 06/26/2017 ROGERS, ANDERSON, MALODY & SCOTT LLP
24880 06/26/2017 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
24881 06/26/2017 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
24882 06/26/2017 DAILY BREEZE
24883 06/26/2017 JENKINS & HOGIN, LLP
24884 06/26/2017 KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS
24885 06/26/2017 MCGOWAN CONSULTING
24886 06/26/2017 PACIFIC COAST LANDSCAPE
24887 06/26/2017 REMOTE SATELLITE SYS INT'L
24888 06/26/2017 THE GAS COMPANY
24889 06/26/2017 WILLDAN INC.
24890 07/01/2017 CALPERS
24891 07/01/2017 DELTA DENTAL
24892 07/01/2017 STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY
24893 07/01/2017 USCM
24894 07/01/2017 VANTAGEPOINT TRANSFER AGENTS
24895 07/01/2017 VISION SERVICE PLAN
* PR LINK 6/9/2017 PR LINK - PAYROLL PROCESSING
* PR LINK 6/9/2017
PR LINK - PAYROLL 12 & PR TAXES
DESCRIPTION
RADAR UNIT MAINTENANCE
PERMIT REFUND
LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES MAY 2017
CREDIT CARD (OFFICE SUPPLIES, DUES)
PRINTER ERROR
ACCOUNTING SERVICES MAY 2017
COYOTE CONTROL APRIL 2017
ANIMAL CONTROL KENNEL MAY 2017
SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL - 13 WEEKS
ATTORNEY SERVICES MAY 2017
COPIER MAINTENANCE 05/12/17-6/I 1/17
STORM WA 1 ER MANAGEMENT
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE JUNE 2017
SATELLITE PHONES JULY 2017
GAS 05/05/17-06/06/17
INSPECTION SERVICES MAY 2017
HEALTH INSURANCE JULY 2017
DENTAL INSURANCE JULY 2017
LIFE INSURANCE JULY 2017
DEFERRED COMP 6/9/17
DETERRED COMP 6/9/17
VISION INSURANCE JULY 2017
PROCESSING FEE
PAY PERIOD - MAY 24, 2017 THROUGH JUNE 6, 2017
. Cruz, City Manager of Rolling Hills, California certify that the above demands
d there is available in the General Fund a balance of $77,437.42 for the payment
Ra3fmond Cruz, C Manager
* Previously Disbursed
AMOUNT
50.55
25.00
25,785.19
1,539.86
6,991.00
483.73
387.83
135.90
9,469.60
93.04
3,055.20
565.00
97.90
33.03
310.00
7,965.43
1,125.74
240.16
998.00
364.00
113.30
47.45
17,560.51
$ 77,437.42
59,829.46
Printed on Recycled Paper
ASSETS
Cash & Cash Equivalents
& Cash Equivalents - Capital Project Fund
Poppy Trail Grading Bond
Accounts Receivable
Prepaid Expense & Deposits
LIABILITIES
Accounts & Contract Payable $ 19,504 $
Employees Benefits Payable
Deposits
Deferred Revenues
Employees Benefits Payable
TOTAL LIABILITIES 52,368 306,771
GENERAL & DEPOSIT
CAPITAL FUND FUND
COPS &
CLEEP
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
BALANCE SHEET
May 31, 2017
MUNICIPAL
COMMUN. SELF -
FACILITIES INSUR.
REFUSE TRAFFIC
COLLECT. SAFETY
TRANSIT UTILITY
PROP A, C, M FUND
& TDA
$ 5,023,930 $ 1,771 $ 74,878 $ 16,258 $ 260,374 $ 593,786 $ (3,613) $ 25,922 $ 1,236,043
8,718
305,000
TOTAL ASSETS $ 5,032,648 $ 306,771 $ 74,878 $ 16,258 $ 260,374 $ 593,786 $ (3,613) $ 25,922 $ 1,236,043
18,852 306,771
14,012
FUND BALANCE
Unassigned Fund Balance
TOTAL FUND BALANCE
TOTAL FUND BALANCE & LIABILITIES
COMPOSITION OF CASH
Petty Cash
OPUS Bank - Checking Account
OPUS Bank - Money Market
OPUS Bank - Interest Checking
Calif. State Local Agency Investment Fund
Malaga Bank -Preferred - CD's
4,980,280
$ $ - $ 341,414 $
341,414
74,878 16,258 260,374 252,372, (3,613) $ 25,922 1,236,043
4,980,280 74,878 16,258 260,374 252,372 (3,613) 25,922 1,236,043
$ 5,032,648 $ 306,771 $ 74,878 $ 16,258 $ 260,374 $ 593,786 $ (3,613) $ 25,922 $ 1,236,043
$ 1,500
26,396
1,131,952
1,009,946
4,564,555
495,000
Prepay
Terry She nance Director
Date
7
,/an
,/an
A By. 7
Raymond Man
$ 7,229,349 Cruz, Ci ty
YTD
TOTAL
BEGINNING
OF YEAR
TOTAL
$ 7,229,349 $ 6,891,267
305,000 305,000
185,238
8,718 37,436
$ 7,543,067 $ 7,418,941
$ 360,918
325,623
14,012
700,553
454,364
18,305
325,574
14,012
812,255
6,842,514 6,606,686
6,842,514 6,606,686
$ 7,543,067 $ 7,418,941
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES
Actual Compared to Annual Budget
July 1, 2016 to May 31, 2017
GENERAL
Fund
Revenues
Expenditures
Net Revenue before transfers
Transfers in (out)
Net Revenue
CITIZENS' OPTION FOR
PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS)
Revenues
Expenditures
Net Revenue before transfers
Transfers in (out)
Net Revenue
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND
Revenues
Expenditures
Net Revenue before transfers
Transfers in (out)
Net Revenue
COMMUNITY FACILITIES
Revenues
Expenditures
Net Revenue before transfers
Transfers in (out)
Net Revenue
MUNICIPAL SELF-INSURANCE
Revenues
Expenditures
Net Revenue before transfers
Transfers in (out)
Net Revenue
REFUSE COLLECTION
Revenues
Expenditures
Net Revenue before transfers
Transfers in (out)
Net Revenue
TRAFFIC SAFETY
Revenues
Expenditures
Net Revenue before transfers
Transfers in (out)
Net Revenue
TRANSIT - PROPOSITION A, C, M & TDA
Revenues
Expenditures
Net Revenue before transfers
Transfers in (out)
Net Revenue
UTILITY FUND
Revenues
Expenditures
Net Revenue before transfers
Transfers in (out)
Net Revenue
TOTAL ALL FUNDS
Revenues
Expenditures
Net Revenue before transfers
Transfers in (out)
Net Revenue
This Year
Last Year
This Year
Better
(Worse)
Annual
Budget & Adj.
Remaining
Budget
$ 1,731,745
$ 1,748,915
$ (17,170)
1,956,600
$ 224,855
1,374,458
1,261,876
(112,582.00)
1,866,260
491,802
357,287
487,039
(129,752.00)
90,340
(266,947)
22,000
(250,499)
272,499
(344,050)
(366,050)
379,287
236,540
142,747.00
(253,710)
(632,997)
129,324
114,618
14,706
115,125
(14,199)
148,843
92,590
(56,253)
164,000
15,157
(19,519)
22,028
(41,547)
(48,875)
(29,356)
-
-
-
0
(19,519)
22,028
(41,547)
(48,875)
(29,356)
- (10,956)
10,956 -
-
- (10,956)
10,956 -
-
- -
- 100
100
2,024 354
(1,670) 62,700
60,676
(2,024) (354)
(1,670) (62,600)
(60,576)
-
- 62,600
62,600.00
(2,024) (354)
(1,670) -
2,024
-
235
235
6,000
6,000.00
-
(235)
235
(6,000)
(6,000.00)
-
(235)
235
(6,000)
(6,000.00)
715,906
711,015
4,891
771,900
55,994
698,049
692,982
(5,067)
761,508
63,459
17,857
18,033
(176)
10,392
(7,465)
(22,000)
(22,000)
-
(24,000)
(2,000)
(4,143)
(3,967)
(176)
(13,608)
(9,465)
32,932
-
32,932 50
(32,882)
36,545
35,858
(687) 55,500
18,955
(3,613)
(35,858)
32,245 (55,450)
(51,837)
-
33,455
(33,455) 55,450
55,450
(3,613)
(2,403)
(1,210) -
3,613
77,073
75,676
1,397 85,786
8,713
190,770
-
(190,770) 190,000
(770.00)
(113,697)
75,676
(189,373) (104,214)
9,483
(113,697)
75,676
(189,373) (104,214)
9,483
53,237
-
53,237
-
(53,237.00)
53,700
33,800
(19,900)
150,000
96,300.00
(463)
(33,800)
33,337
(150,000)
(149,537.00)
250,000
(250,000)
250,000
250,000.00
(463)
216,200
(216,663)
100,000
100,463.00
2,740,217
2,650,224
89,993
2,929,561
189,344
2,504,389
2,117,695
(386,694)
3,255,968
751,579
235,828
532,529
(296,701)
(326,407)
(562,235)
$ 235,828
$ 532,529
$ (296,701)
$ (326,407)
$ (562,235)
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS RESIDENTIAL
ALLIED WASTE RECYCLE NOW REPORT
Report Date:
2017
MONTH
2017
January
RECYCLED
(tons)
51.34
February
45.87
March
52.00
April
53.62
May
47.49
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Year to Date Totals:
250.32
Average Monthly Totals:
2017
50.06
GREEN WASTE
(tons)
83.67
66.88
75.56
155.40
98.65
480.16
96.03
C&D C&D Disposal Diversion
Recycled Disposed Tonnage %
29.80
6.62
133.36
54.07%
6.37
2.13
115.88
50.24%
32.98
11.00
125.65
54.02%
61.17
11.21
129.57
65.74%
106.36
5.80
114.76
67.68%
-
-
-
0.00%
-
-
0.00%
-
-
-
0.00%
-
-
-
0.00%
-
-
-
0.00%
-
-
-
0.00%
-
-
-
0.00%
236.68
47.34
36.76
619.23
59.59%
7.35 123.85
58%
MONTHLY
TOTALS (tons)
304.80
237.13
297.19
410.97
373.06
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1,623.15
324.63
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
8(4 Rial glee4
INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX (310) 377-7288
Agenda Item No: 4-E
Mtg. Date: 06/26/17
HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
RAYMOND R. CRUZ, CITY MANAGER
FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE ENTERED INTO BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AND THE ROLLIING
HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING THE CITY WITH LABOR
ASSISTANCE FOR AS NEEDED MAINTENANCE PROJECTS AT
CITY HALL AND THE CITY HALL CAMPUS AREA.
JUNE 26, 2017
ATTACHMENT:
Fourth Amendment to Lease with RHCA
RECOMMENATION
City Council approve a lease amendment with the RHCA for the building that houses
its administrative and field staff for the purpose of providing the City with labor
assistance for as needed maintenance projects at City Hall and the City Hall campus
area.
BACKGROUND
Councilmember Pieper, at the May 8th City Council meeting, reported that he was in
contact with RHCA Board Member Tom Heinsheimer concerning the maintenance
around the City Hall campus. He informed the City Council that the RHCA is willing
to assist the City with maintenance projects outside the scope of the City's contract for
general landscape maintenance. In order to implement the RHCA's commitment to
assist, the RHCA Manager contacted City staff to propose an amendment to the lease
where the RHCA provides one worker, five hours a month to perform maintenance
around the City Hall campus. The proposal also includes the ability for the City to save
up the hours to do a larger project (i.e., three rail fence repair, sealing cracks in the
parking lot, etc.).
O
After discussing the proposal at the June 12th City Council meeting, Council directed
staff with the assistance of the City Attorney to develop the lease amendment. The
amendment has been completed and is before the City Council for its approval so that
the scope of work can commence immediately upon execution of the amendment.
DISCUSSION
Since the City does not have staff that can perform minor repairs, it is a challenge to
find a handyman quickly to perform these small projects because many cannot meet the
City's liability insurance requirements. Therefore, this proposal is valuable because it
provides the City with a worker that is knowledgeable of the City Hall campus and
readily available to perform small maintenance projects. The City Attorney finalised
the lease agreement that includes the scope of work. Furthermore, the RHCA Board
formally agreed with concept of the proposal at its June 1St meeting and is now ready to
consider the lease amendment language once it is enacted by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
The proposal would not reduce the existing RHCA's lease payment to the City, but
would be a value added lease amendment for the City. The only cost would be for
supplies or equipment rental associated with the labor to provide the
service. However, if the labor costs go beyond what is allotted, the RHCA will invoice
the City these extra labor costs on a per hour basis once a month.
NOTIFICATION
The Rolling Hills Community Association.
FOURTH AMENDMENT TO LEASE
This Fourth Amendment to the Lease is entered into by and between the City of
Rolling Hills, a municipal corporation ("City") and the Rolling Hills Community Association of
Rancho Palos Verdes, a California nonprofit corporation ("Association") as of
RECITALS .
A. City and Association are parties to that Lease dated June 1, 2003 (the "Lease") by
which City leases certain City -owned facilities to Association, as amended by the First, Second
and Third Amendments to the Lease.
B. The City does not have staff that can perform minor repairs, and it has been
challenging for the City to find a handyman who can work on short notice and who meets the
City's liability insurance requirements. Therefore, the Association is willing to assist the City
with maintenance projects outside the scope of the City's contract for general maintenance.
Such an arrangement would be to the mutual benefit of both the City and the Association.
C. City and Association now desire to further amend the Lease in order to modify the
provisions pertaining to maintenance in order to implement the Association's commitment to
assist the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, the Lease is amended as
follows:
Subparagraph (a) of Paragraph 9, "Maintenance and Repairs," is hereby amended to read
as follows:
a) Except as herein specifically provided to the contrary, Tenant shall at Tenant's sole cost
and expense keep and maintain the Premises, including but not limited to the Building, clean and
in good condition and repair; damage thereto from causes beyond the reasonable control of
Tenant and ordinary wear and tear excepted. Tenant shall also:
(i) Keep the Premises, including the Parking Area, free of litter and debris and shall
regularly clear all drain catch basins of debris. '
(ii) Perform all weed abatement to the Premises as required by the Los Angeles
County Fire Department, shall maintain all landscaping (except in the Parking
Area and Tennis Courts), shall perform all sprinkler repair or modifications, shall
perform any necessary painting of any structures (including fencing), and shall
perform any necessary lighting, electrical or plumbing repairs to the Premises.
(iii) Repair and maintain the roof and structural portions of the Building and building
systems. Landlord shall not be liable or have responsibility for any repairs or to
perform any maintenance to the Building or the Premises except as specifically
provided herein to the contrary.
(iv) Provide the services of one (1) maintenance worker to perform five (5) hours of
maintenance/repair work around the Premises per month for the term of the
Lease. Any unused time shall carry over to the following month and may
accumulate. Tenant shall make the maintenance worker available to Landlord
such that he/she may perform the services and activities set forth in the Scope of
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Services, attached hereto as Exhibit A. Following any aforementioned
maintenance work, Tenant shall submit to the Landlord per month, as applicable,
a document detailing the scope of work including, but not limited to, any costs
attributable to the Landlord, the specific tasks performed, the hours expended per
task, any supplies or materials used, and any extra assistance utilized in the
performance of the requested task.
(v) Upon the expiration or sooner termination of the term hereof, surrender the
Premises to Landlord in the same condition as when Tenant's occupation of the
Premises commenced, ordinary wear and tear and damage from causes beyond the
reasonable control of Tenant excepted.
Tenant waives the right to make repairs at Landlord's expense under Subsection 1 of
Section 1932, Sections 1941 and 1942 of the California Civil Code, or any other such law,
statute, or any similar ordinance now or hereafter in effect.
Subject to the provisions of Section 16 hereof, all damage or injury to the Premises or the
Building in which the same are located, caused by the act or negligence of Tenant, its employees,
agents or visitors, shall promptly be repaired by Tenant at its sole cost and expense, to the
reasonable satisfaction of Landlord. After first giving Tenant an opportunity to do so, Landlord
may make any repairs which are not promptly made by Tenant and charge Tenant as additional
rent for the cost thereof.
Notwithstanding anything provided herein to the contrary, Landlord shall be solely
responsible for performing all repairs and maintenance to the Parking Area, but Tenant shall
reimburse Landlord, within 10 days after receipt of a written demand therefor, for one-half (1/2)
of the costs incurred by Landlord in repairing and maintaining the Parking Areas, or for
performing any alterations or additions to the Parking Areas. Moreover, so long as Landlord
uses the Tennis Courts, Landlord agrees to reimburse Tenant for one-half (1/2) of the costs
incurred by Tenant in repairing and maintaining the Tennis Courts. Finally, Landlord shall, at
Landlord's sole cost and expense, provide weekly landscape maintenance to the Parking Areas
and Tennis Courts.
Notwithstanding anything provided herein to the contrary, Tenant shall be solely
responsible for performing all maintenance of the equestrian facilities subject to this Lease, but
Landlord shall reimburse Tenant, within 10 days after receipt of a written demand therefore, for
one-half (1/2) of the costs incurred by Tenant in maintaining the equestrian facilities, not to
exceed $5,000.00 per year.
Except as above modified, in all other respects the Lease is hereby reaffirmed in full
force and effect.
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
JAMES BLACK
MAYOR
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AI 1'EST:
HEIDI LUCE
CITY CLERK
ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY
ASSOCIATION OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES
MATTHEW MCCONAUGHY
PRESIDENT
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EXHIBIT A
Scope of Work
I. Scope of Work. The Tennant agrees to provide general maintenance for the Landlord as
detailed below:
(A) The services of one (1) maintenance worker to perform five (5) hours of
maintenance/repair work around the Premises. Tenant shall make the maintenance worker
available to Landlord such that he/she may perform the following services:
(1) Removal of downed tree limbs;
(2) Unclogging Parking Area drains;
(3) Power washing concrete walkways;
(4) Performing small painting projects;
(5) Repairing three rail fences;
(6) Repairing any damaged, cracked, or broken asphalt;
(7) Spreading woodchips around Parking Area planters;
(8) Replacing exterior lights on Premises;
(9) Cleanup of debris around the Premises, as necessary; and
(10) Any other similar tasks which a handyman would normally perform.
II. Location. These services shall be performed on the Premises, which is described in Section 2
("PREMISES") of the lease dated June 1, 2003 between the City of Rolling Hills and the Rolling
Hills Community Association, as amended.
III. Scheduling. Any unused portion of the five (5) hours per month allotted to the Landlord by
the Tennant for maintenance/repair work shall carry over to the following month and may
accumulate; similarly, Landlord may deliberately accrue unused time in order to apply it towards
larger projects. Any services requested under this Scope of Work shall be performed as soon as
reasonably possible pursuant to the availability of maintenance staff, and in no event more than
ten (10) days after the request for services is first made by the Landlord.
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INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
TO:
FROM:
THRU:
SUBJECT:
NO.2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX (310) 377-7288
Agenda Item No. 6-A
Mtg. Date: 06/26/17
HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR v
JULIA STEWART, ASSISTANT PLANNERS
RAYMOND R. CRUZ, CITY MANAGER (1-44-L"
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ZONING CASE NO. 917
- REQUEST FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT A NEW
RESIDENCE ADDITION OF 2,065 S.F., A NEW 2,065 SQUARE FOOT
BASEMENT, A NEW 700 SQUARE FOOT SWIMMING POOL, AND
GRADING OF 31,920 CUBIC YARDS OF DIRT, (WHICH INCLUDES
EXCAVATION AND COMPACTION) AND CONSTRUCTION OF
VARIOUS ACCESSORY STRUCTURES; CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR
A NEW, ADDITIONAL 1,100 SQUARE FOOT DETACHED GARAGE, 7,000
SQUARE FOOT TENNIS COURT, 1,200 SQUARE FOOT STABLE, 9,150
SQUARE FOOT CORRAL AND A NEW SECOND DRIVEWAY; AND A
VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED 40%
DISTURBANCE OF THE LOT RESULTING FROM GENERAL GRADING
FOR THE PROJECT AND TO GRADE MORE THAN 750 CUBIC YARDS OF
DIRT AND OVER 10,000 SQUARE FEET SURFACE AREA
FOR THE TENNIS COURT. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 5
PINE TREE LANE (LOT 94-RH) ROLLING HILLS, CA, (SHARNG).
AND
CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE TRAFFIC
COMMISSION TO APPROVE A NEW DRIVEWAY APRON FOR A
SECOND DRIVEWAY AND A NEW PATHWAY APRON FOR ACCESS TO
THE STABLE AT 5 PINE TREE LANE.
APPLICATION NO.
SITE LOCATION:
ZONING AND SIZE:
APPLICANT:
REPRESENTATIVE:
PUBLISHED:
ZONING CASE NO. 917 (TAKEN UNDER JURISDICTION)
5 PINE TREE LANE (LOT 94-RH)
RAS-2, 4.78 ACRES (EXCL. ROADWAY EASEMENT)
MS. LAUREN SHARNG
TAVISHA NICHOLSON, BOLTON ENGINEERING
MAY 18, 2017
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Proposed Project
The applicant is proposing a Site Plan Review for the remodeling of 4,340 square foot
of an existing residence and 2,065 square feet of new residence construction for a
combined total 6,405 square foot residence and 31,920 cubic yards of overall grading.
The residence is proposed to have 1,380 square feet of covered porches, a new 1,100
square foot detached garage, a new 2,065 square foot basement (at a maximum depth of
16 feet), a 96 square foot service yard and 60 square foot enclosed space for pool
equipment. Also proposed are a 325 square foot Porte cochere, a 700 square foot
swimming pool and spa, and exterior features including two decks, a covered entry,
trellis over a patio near the tennis court, a pool deck, and other minor amenities. A
Conditional Use Permit is requested for the construction of a 1,200 square foot one-
story stable with 640 square feet of covered porches, a 9,150 square foot corral, a new
second driveway located north of the existing driveway leading to the new detached
garage, and a 7,000 square foot tennis court. A Variance is requested to exceed the
maximum permitted 40% disturbance of the lot resulting from general grading for
the proposed project and to grade more than the maximum permitted 750 cubic yards
of dirt and over 10,000 square feet surface area for the tennis court. The applicant is
proposing a total overall disturbance of 46.12%. The grading for the proposed tennis
court will require 2,095 c.y. of cut and fill and 13,000 square feet of surface area
alteration.
City Council Field Visit
A public hearing was held on May 30, 2017 at the site, 5 Pine Tree Lane. At the field
visit, the basics of the proposed project were explained to Council Members, members
of the development team, and members of the public. There was some discussion
regarding how the residential addition would be attached and the feasibility of vacating
the existing driveway. When there were no further questions, the hearing was
continued to June 26, 2017.
Planning Commission Review
The project was initially presented to the Planning Commission at its regular meeting
held on February 21, 2017. The Planning Commission also viewed the project in the
field, opened the hearing to enable brief public testimony and continued the meeting to
the evening meeting of the Planning Commission on March 21, 2017. On April 18, 2017,
the Planning Commission closed the public hearing and approved the resolution for the
project.
Traffic Commission Review
The applicant proposes to retain the existing driveway, which is a shared driveway for
3 and 5 Pine Tree Lane properties, and to construct a new second, 20' -wide driveway
with a new driveway apron and turnaround with a 64 -foot radius. The proposed new
driveway and motor court will require grading. The slope of the new driveway will be
at 8% grade. The apron for the new second driveway is proposed to be just over 100 feet
to the south of the existing driveway and pursuant to Section 17.16.210(A)(1) of the
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zoning code is in compliance with the distance requirement. This new driveway will
also include an area for guest parking.
Also proposed is a 10 foot wide decomposed granite pathway leading to the stable,
which pursuant to Section 17.16.040 does not require a CUP as a third driveway because
it leads directly to a stable. Stable access is proposed along the northerly side of the
second driveway. Fire Department access to the stable will be provided via the
proposed stairs between the residential building pad and the stable building pad,
where the fire trucks would utilize the motor court at the residence for parking. This
design was confirmed with the Fire Department.
The Traffic Commission reviewed the new second driveway and pathway approaches
at their March 23, 2017 meeting. The Traffic Commission recommended approval of the
second driveway apron. Further, the Traffic Commission recommended approval of the
pathway apron if the location of the pathway apron was altered to the satisfaction of the
City's Traffic Engineer. The Traffic Engineer reviewed the altered pathway apron and
has recommended approval.
BACKGROUND
Zoning and Land Size
The property is zoned RAS-2 and the gross lot area excluding the roadway easement is
4.78 acres. For development purposes the net lot area of the lot is 187,196 square feet or
4.3 acres.
Neighbor Concerns
At the February 21, 2017 Planning Commission meeting, the next door neighbor came
and spoke generally in favor of the project. No additional comments from neighboring
residents have been received.
Past Property Approval
In 2004 the previous property owner was granted an approval to subdivide the
property into two -lots. The approval expired on January 12, 2013. Also in 2004,
approval was granted to separate the driveway access to 3 and 5 Pine Tree Lane and
construct two new driveways, one on each property, however the driveways were not
constructed. The Planning Commission and then City Council, upon appeal of the
application by a neighbor, on August 22, 2016 approved a new 5,250 sq.ft. residence
with same size basement, 1,115 sq.ft. garages (two), 800 sq.ft. guest house, 1,810 sq.ft.
stable with 611 sq.ft loft, 964 sq.ft. swimming pool, several retaining walls and
miscellaneous outdoor structures and new driveways on the property. A variance for
disturbance of the lot was also granted. The applicants decided to change the scope of
the project and filed a new application.
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Demolition
The applicant proposes to fill in portions of the existing swimming pool not being used
for the new basement. The northeastern wall of the existing residence will be
demolished leaving some of the existing wall in the area leading to the residential
addition. The total lineal footage of the walls of the existing residence is 643 feet. The
total linear feet of exterior wall to be demolished to accommodate the residential
addition is 6 linear feet. This is well below the 50% limit of exterior wall demolition, to
be considered a new construction.
MUNICIPAL CODE COMPLIANCE
• Grading and Stabilization
The total combined grading for this project will consist of 31,920 cubic yards of cut and
fill. Construction activities will include grading of 8,460 cubic yards of cut (not
including 7,500 cubic yards of overexcavation) and 7,610 cubic yards of fill (not
including 8,350 of recompaction) and 600 cubic yards will be excavated for the
basement. No dirt will be exported.
The total grading . for the tennis court will be 2,095 cubic yards. The City Municipal
Code only allows 750 cubic yards of grading for a tennis court. Therefore, the applicant
is seeking a variance.
Disturbance
An additional 46,875 square feet of the lot is proposed to be disturbed or 25.04%, which
includes grading for the residential building and pool & spa pad, tennis court pad, and
the stable and corral pad. Currently there is one building pad on the property, for a
total of 39,460 square feet of existing disturbance. The existing disturbed area of the lot
is 21.08%. Two additional pads are proposed to be constructed for an overall total of
three pads. Consequently, the proposed project will result in 46.12% or 86,335 square
feet of overall disturbed area. The City Municipal Code allows up to 40% overall
disturbance on a lot. The existing topography of the property has almost half of the lot
with slopes of 2:1 or steeper. This limits the ability to utilize 3:1 slopes which would
allow the applicant to qualify for additional disturbance and eliminate the need for a
variance. Since the project does not qualify for allowance for disturbance, the applicant
is seeking a variance.
The City Municipal Code allows for up to 10,000 square feet of surface area to be
disturbed for the grading of a tennis court. The proposed project includes 13,000 square
feet of disturbance for the creation of the tennis court. Therefore, the applicant is
seeking a variance.
Height
The finished height of the existing residence ridgeline is to remain at 20 feet. The
ridgeline of the new residential addition will be 17 feet. The finished roof height of the
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proposed stable is proposed to be 14 feet to the ridgeline. The proposed basement will
be approximately 16' in depth.
Drainage
Storm water runoff will be collected in a biofiltration device and discharged through an
erosion control unit to comply with City's Low Impact Development requirements.
Storm Water Management
This application is subject to the General Permit requirements for storm water
management, where the State requires that a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan be
submitted and a permit obtained, due to grading on one or more acres of land. This
application is also subject to the City's Low Impact Development (LID) ordinance
requirements for retention of water on site, and the City's Water Efficient Landscaping
Ordinance where the applicants must implement low water usage planting and devices
and certify compliance. All of these requirements will be reviewed at the plan check
review process and monitored during construction.
Lot Coverage
The existing structural coverage on the lot is 5,501 or 2.94% The overall structural net lot
coverage once the proposed project is included is 18,671 square feet (with deductions)
or 10.0%% (20% max. permitted). The total lot coverage proposed (structural and
flatwork) is proposed to be 32,386 square feet overall (with deductions) or 17.30% (35%
max. permitted).
The residential building pad is proposed to be 21,800 square feet. The total pad
structural coverage, including both existing and proposed, is proposed to be 9,191
square feet or 42.16%, with deductions (30% guideline). The coverage includes the
residence, new and existing garages, swimming pool & spa, pool equipment, and
service yard structures, but excludes the permissible exemptions of the attached porch
and several of the miscellaneous outdoor amenities.
The tennis court building pad is proposed to be 7,315 square feet.. The pad coverage
(with deductions) is proposed at 7,000 square feet or 95.7%, with deductions (30%
guideline).
The stable building pad is proposed to be 10,925 square feet with a proposed pad
coverage of 1,720 square feet or 15.74%, with deductions (30% guideline).
Walls
There are several walls proposed for this project. The average wall height is 2.5 feet. The
wall adjacent to the tennis court is four feet in height and is being used as a retaining
wall for the court, which is allowed and is not required to average out to 2.5' in height .
The wall along the corral is 2.5 feet. The wall adjacent to the patio landing with the
proposed trellis gradually decreases down from the highest height at 3 feet.
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Stable Access
Stable access is proposed along the northerly side of the property. As previously
mentioned, there will be a 10 foot wide decomposed granite pathway near the second
driveway to be used primarily for horses.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT SUMMARIES
A Conditional Use Permit is required for the stable, tennis court, additional detached
garage, and new second driveway. Pursuant to Section 17.18.030, a separate apron for a
pathway serving a stable area does not require a Conditional Use Permit: however it
must still be reviewed by the Traffic Commission.
Stable Requirements
The proposed stable will be one-story, 1,200 square feet including 640 square feet of
covered porch area. The following requirements must be met for a stable:
Pursuant to the zoning code requirements the following is applicable to this request:
REQUIREMENTS
PROPOSED
Not less than 6' wide roughened access; if greater
than 1,000 sq.ft. stable access to comply with Firc
Dept. requirements.
Proposed 10' wide D.G. horse path
from the street. Fire Dept. access will
be from motor court
Stable, corral not to be located on slopes
greater than 4:1
Located on area with a slope no
greater than 4:1
Not in front yard or side or front setback.
May be located up to 25' in rear setback.
Stable and corral comply
Min. 35' from any residential structure
Complies with requirement- over 60
feet from detached garage
Building to be designed for rural and agricultural
uses only, but may include storage of vehicles
and household items
Building is proposed to look like a
stable and be used for a stable
Size to include the entire footprint including loft,
if any
1,200 sq.ft. footprint; No loft is
proposed.
Minimum of 60% of the size of the structure shall
be maintained for agricultural uses
Agricultural spaces include 4 stalls,
and a feed room and is 83 % of the
size of the structure
Maximum of 40% of the size of the structure, but
not to exceed 800 sq.ft. may be maintained for a
tack room
Tack room of 204 sq.ft. (including
bathroom) - 17% of the structure
Tack room may have sanitary and kitchenette
amenities
Proposed bathroom
Tack room may have glazed openings
One window proposed in tack room
Entry doors to agricultural space to be min.
4'wide & 7.5' high; appearance of a stable door
To comply- to be reviewed by the
Architectural Committee.
Loft is permitted
No loft proposed
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Loft plate height may not exceed 7'
No loft proposed
Exterior area of stables may not to be paved
Unpaved corral surrounds the stable
Corral shall be fenced
Proposed fenced corral
Access not to exceed 25%
Access proposed at 17% grade
Corral to be contiguous to stable. Planning
Commission may determine the size of a coral
based on the size of the stable
9,150 sq.ft. corral contiguous to stable.
Commercial uses or sleeping is not allowed
Applicant is not proposing any
commercial uses or sleeping in the
stable
Tennis Court Requirements
Also proposed is a 7,000 square foot sports court with a 4' high maximum retaining wall
along southerly side of the court. Section 17.16.210 (A)(7) of the Zoning Ordinance
contains conditions for recreational game courts, subject to approval of a conditional
use permit. These conditions, listed below, are intended to ensure that such structures:
are ancillary recreational uses, do not eliminate an existing or future development for a
stable, do not create visual or other impacts and blend in with the existing topography
and landscape or views.
Recreational Game Courts are defined as: tennis, racquetball and squash courts, and
any other fenced, enclosed, paved or hard -surfaced areas used for recreational
purposes. They shall adhere to the following conditions:
REQUIREMENTS:
PROPOSED:
A legally required and accessible stable
and corral area shall be provided;
There is proposed stable and corral
A game court shall not be located in the
front yard or any setback;
Proposed project is not in setback or
front yard.
A game court shall not be located
within fifty feet of any paved road or
street easements;
Proposed project is not located within
fifty feet of any paved road or street
easements.
Retaining walls constructed for a game
court shall not exceed four feet in
height at any point along the wall;
retaining walls shall not be exposed to
the exterior; and if necessary to
minimize the visual impact, the game
court surface shall be inset or sunken
below grade;
A 4 foot high maximum retaining wall is
proposed along the southerly side of the
tennis court.
The construction of a game court shall
conform to the lot coverage limitations as
set forth in Section 17.16.070;
All development standards for coverage
are within the permitted standards.
A game court shall not be located on a
slope that exceeds a 2:1 grade;
Existing slope in court location does not
exceed 2:1 gradient.
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A game court shall not be located on the
side or bottom of a canyon or in the path
of a natural drainage course;
Location of proposed court is not in a
canyon or in a natural drainage course.
When grading is required for a game
court, cutting and filling shall be balanced
on site and shall not exceed a total cut and
fill of 750 cubic yards.
The total grading for the game court will
be 2,095 c.y. which is over 750 c.y. of dirt.
This requires a variance.
When grading is required for a game
court, cutting and filling shall be balanced
on site and shall not exceed 10,000 square
feet;
Graded area for the proposed court is
13,000 sq. ft. which is over 10,000 sq.ft.
This requires a variance.
The existing topography, flora and natural
features of the site shall be retained to the
greatest extent possible;
Any areas of the lot not used as a pad for
development will remain undisturbed
with many natural slopes being retained.
Drainage systems shall be incorporated
into the game court and shall be approved
by the City Engineer;
Drainage will be submitted to Building
and Safety for review and approval.
A game court shall be adequately screened
by landscaping on all four sides;
Conceptual plan showing screening.
Must be submitted prior to approval of
the project.
Landscape screening shall include native
or other drought -tolerant mature trees and
shrubs, which shall be maintained in a
healthy condition. The landscape
screening shall be on all exposed sides.
Standard condition of approval to require
that the applicant submit detailed plans
and a bond or similar financial deposit
for landscaping prior to obtaining
grading permit.
Landscaping shall not interfere with the
viewscape of surrounding properties or
pursuant to Chapter 17.26;
Landscaping to be planted around court
perimeter to be designed to screen the
perimeter fencing. RHCA regulates
height of sport court fences.
Game court lighting shall not be
permitted;
Standard condition to be placed in
resolution prohibiting lighting.
Design and construction of a game court
shall include methods to mitigate visual
and noise impacts.
.
Landscaping plan to be required
buffering the development. Daytime use
only will minimize noise. The City
Council could require rubberized surface
to dampen the sound.
Utility Lines/ Septic Tank
It will be a requirement that utility lines to all of the proposed structures be placed
underground.
A new septic tank is being considered for installation. The possible location of the new
septic tank is depicted on the plans along with the location of the existing septic tank.
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General
Non -conforming Conditions
There are two permitted existing non -conforming uses on the property. The existing
residence has a small portion of the structure located within the front setback. The 405
square foot existing garage, along the existing driveway, is located within the side
setback and will remain. The existing garage had been converted for non -automotive
uses, and in order for it to remain it will be a requirement of the approval (if project is
approved) that it be converted back to a garage. In addition, it is required that the
portion of the residence located in the front setback remain intact and no part thereof
demolished during remodel/construction or it would not be able to be reconstructed
without approval of a Variance.
Applicant's Statement of Justification for Variances
In justifying the variances, the applicant's agent states, "Due to the steep topography of
the lot, it is not possible to utilize 3:1 slopes and thereby qualify for the allowed increase
in disturbance. The area of development has been concentrated as much as possible to
reduce the overall disturbance. The equestrian uses equate to approximately 16% of the
overall disturbance or 8% in the calculations which means that if we were not
proposing a stable & corral then we would be 'at —39.2% disturbance and therefore not
require a variance.
The tennis court needed to be dropped to be close in elevation to that of the stable, as
they are located close to each other. The tennis court is approximately 30' vertically
below the house in hopes of sinking it into the hillside. It was thought that additional
grading to push the court further into the ground and as much as possible out of the
view shed of Pine Tree would be more beneficial than staying within the allowable 750
C.Y. of grading. Additionally, the allowance of 10,000 sq.ft. of graded area means that
you are only able to grade about 8' beyond the limits of a typical sized tennis court,
which when accounting for topography is quite hard to meet. We have worked to
minimize the impact of the tennis court as much as possible and place it next to the
9,000 sq.ft. corral and open space to help soften the overall appearance of the court.
Rolling Hills Community Association Review
Rolling Hills Community Association will review this project at a later date.
Environmental Review
The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 3, Section 15303 exemption.
City Council Responsibilities
When reviewing a development application, the City Council considers whether the
adopted resolution is consistent with the criteria for a Site Plan Review, Conditional Use
Permit, and Variances (as attached below).
ZC No. 917 5 Pine Tree Lane
Development Comparables
ZC NO. 917 NEARBY PROPERTIES
(For information only)
Address
House size in sq.ft.
(built/ add or remodel)
Lot Area (gross acres)
1 Pine Tree
6,516*
4.66
2 Pine Tree
6,211*
2.24
3 Pine Tree
4,674*
5.13
4 Pine Tree
8,961*
4.38
6 Pine Tree
6,148
1.31
7 Pine Tree.
3,912
5.64
8 Pine Tree
2,812
2.23
10 Pine Tree
3,253
2.49
23 Portuguese
Bend Road
3,348*
2.42
2 Pheasant Lane
5,651
5.0
5 Pine Tree
Existing 4,340;
Proposed 6,405
5.15
NOTE:
The above do not include garages, basements and other accessory
structures.
SOURCES: Assessors' records
* City records
5 PINE TREE LANE ZC 917 Project Summary
SITE PLAN REVIEW
EXISTING
Previously Approved
Proposed
RA -S- 2 ZONE SETBACKS
SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCE WITH GARAGE
AND POOL.
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
WITH GARAGE AND POOL.
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
WITH
GARAGE AND POOL.
Front: 50 ft. from front
easement line
Side: 35 ft. from property
line
Rear: 50 ft. from rear
easement line
Add porte
Residence
Garage
Pool
Pool Equipment
Stable
Service Yard
Porches
Outdoor kitchen
Fire Pit
Tennis Court
Tennis Trellis
Entryway/Port.
Basement
4,340 sq.ft.
405 sq.ft
756 sq.ft.
0 sq. ft.
0 sq. ft.
0 sq.ft.
0 sq. ft.
0 sq. ft.
0 sq. ft.
0 sq. ft.
0 sq. ft.
0 sq. ft.
0 sq. ft.
Residence
Garages
Pool/spa
Pool Equipment
Stable
Loft for Stable
Service Yard
Porches
Outdoor kitchen
Entryway/Port.
Basement
Guesthouse
5,250 sq.ft.
1,155 sq.ft
964 sq.ft.
50 sq. ft.
1,810 sq. ft.
611 sq.ft.
350 sq.ft.
1,720 sq. ft.
460 sq. ft.
300 sq. ft.
5,250 sq. ft.
800 sq. ft.
Residence
Garages
Pool and spa
Pool Equipment
Stable
Service yard
Porches
Outdoor kitchen
Fire pit
Tennis Court
Tennis Trellis
Entryway/Port.
Basement
6,405 sq.ft.
1,505 sq.ft.
700 sq.ft.
60 sq. ft.
1,200 sq.ft
96 sq.ft
1,380 sq.ft.
50 sq.ft.
30 sq.ft.
7,000 sq.ft.
315 sq.ft.
325 sq.ft.
2,065 sq.ft.
cochere/entryway. All
structures are to be listed
here..
STRUCTURES
(Site Plan Review
required for grading, new
structures including new
residence and if size of
addition is 999 sq.ft. or
more in a 36 -month
period).
TOTAL
5,501 sq.ft
TOTAL
18,720 sq.ft
TOTAL
19,066 sq.ft
ZC No. 917 5 Pine Tree Lane
STRUCTURAL LOT
2.94%
6.56% with allowances
10.0% with allowances
COVERAGE
(20% maximum)
TOTAL LOT COVERAGE
4.32%
15.53% with allowances
17.13%
(35% maximum)
BUILDING PADS (30%
68.51% residence pad
coverage
No Tennis Court
No stable
21.2% Residence/Guesthouse
pad coverage
37.6% Stable
(No deductions included in
numbers
below)
45.46% residence pad coverage
95.7% sports court pad
coverage
16.84% stable pad coverage
guideline)
Residence, pool, other
misc. structures
TENNIS COURT
STABLE
GRADING
Unknown
11,775 c.y. cut, 11,775 c.y. fill,
12,300 c.y. over -excavation,
12,300 c.y. recompaction
(balanced on site)
8,460 c.y. cut and 7,610 c.y. fill
to be balanced on site
(difference used for
recompaction)
Over -excavation 7,500 c.y.
Re0Compaction 8,350 c.y.
No dirt exported from site
Site Plan Review required
if excavation and/or fill or
combination thereof that
is more than 3 feet in
depth and covers more
than 2,000 sq.ft.) must be
balanced on site.
DISTURBED AREA
21.08%
45.2%
46.12%
(40% maximum; any
graded building pad area,
any remedial grading
(temporary disturbance),
any graded slopes and
building pad areas, and
any nongraded area
where impervious
surfaces exist.)
STABLE (min. 450 SQ.FT.
No stable
1,810 sq. ft. with 611 sq. ft. loft
3,900 sq. ft. corral
1,200 sq. ft. stable
9,150 sq. ft. corral
& 550 SQ.FT. CORRAL)
STABLE ACCESS
N/A
From Residence Pad
10 ft Wide D.G. pathway
ROADWAY ACCESS
Existing driveway approach
New off Pine Tree Lane
New driveway approach
(north)
VIEWS
N/A
N/A
Standard conditions
PLANTS AND ANIMALS
N/A
N/A
Standard conditions
ZC No. 917 5 Pine Tree Lane
SITE PLAN REVIEW CRITERIA
17.46.010 Purpose.
The site plan review process is established to provide discretionary review of certain
development projects in the City for the purposes of ensuring that the proposed project is
consistent with the City's General Plan; incorporates environmentally and aesthetically sensitive
grading practices; preserves existing mature vegetation; is compatible and consistent with the
scale, massing and development pattern in the immediate project vicinity; and otherwise
preserves and protects the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Rolling Hills.
17.46.050 Required findings.
A. The Commission shall be required to make findings in acting to approve,
conditionally approve, or deny a site plan review application.
B. No project which requires site plan review approval shall be approved by the
Commission, or by the City Council on appeal, unless the following findings can be made:
1. The project complies with and is consistent with the goals and
policies of the general plan and all requirements of the zoning ordinance;
2. The project substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped
state of the lot by minimizing building coverage. Lot coverage requirements are regarded as
maximums, and the actual amount of lot coverage permitted depends upon the existing buildable
area of the lot;
3. The project is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the
natural terrain and surrounding residences;
4. The project preserves and integrates into the site design, to the
greatest extent possible, existing topographic features of the site, including surrounding native
vegetation, mature trees, drainage courses and land forms (such as hillsides and knolls);
5. Grading has been designed to follow natural contours of the site
and to minimize the amount of grading required to create the building area;
6. Grading will not modify existing drainage channels nor redirect
drainage flow, unless such flow is redirected into an existing drainage course;
7. The project preserves surrounding native vegetation and mature
trees and supplements these elements with drought -tolerant landscaping which is compatible
with and enhances the rural character of the community, and landscaping provides a buffer or
transition area between private and public areas;
8. The project is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenient and
safe movement of pedestrians and vehicles; and
9. The project conforms to the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act.
ZC No. 917 5 Pine Tree Lane
CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT:
17.42.050 Basis for approval or denial of conditional use permit.
The Commission (and Council on appeal), in acting to approve a conditional use permit
application, may impose conditions as are reasonably necessary to ensure the project is
consistent with the General Plan, compatible with surrounding land use, and meets the provisions
and intent of this title. In making such a determination, the hearing body shall find that the
proposed use is in general accord with the following principles and standards:
A. That the proposed conditional use is consistent with the General Plan;
B. That the nature, condition and development of adjacent uses, buildings and
structures have been considered, and that the use will not adversely affect or be materially
detrimental to these adjacent uses, building or structures;
C. That the site for the proposed conditional use is of adequate size and shape to
accommodate the use and buildings proposed;
D. That the proposed conditional use complies with all applicable development
standards of the zone district;
E. That the proposed use is consistent with the portions of the Los Angeles County
Hazardous Waste Management Plan relating to siting and siting criteria for hazardous waste
facilities;
F. That the proposed conditional use observes the spirit and intent of this title
CRITERIA FOR VARIANCES
17.38.050 Required findings. In granting a variance, the Commission (and Council on appeal)
must make the following findings:
A. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to
the property that do not apply generally to other properties in the same vicinity and zone;
B. That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial
property rights possessed by other properties in the same vicinity and zone but which is
denied the property in question;
C. That the granting of such variance will not be materially detrimental to the public
welfare or injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity;
D. That in granting the variance, the spirit and intent of this title will be observed;
E. That the variance does not grant special privilege to the applicant;
F. That the variance is consistent with the portions of the County of Los Angeles
Hazardous Waste Management Plan relating to siting and siting criteria for hazardous
waste facilities; and
G. That the variance request is consistent with the general plan of the City of Rolling
Hills.
SOURCE: City of Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance
ZC No. 917 5 Pine Tree Lane
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INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274
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FAX (310) 377-7288
Agenda Item No.: 8-A
Mtg. Date: 06/26/17
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: HEIDI LUCE, CITY CLERK
THRU: RAYMOND. R. CRUZ, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS PERTAINING TO CALLING A
SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2017:
(1) RESOLUTION NO. 1209: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE
HOLDING OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 7, 2017, FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED
VOTERS A PROPOSED ORDINANCE REPEALING MEASURE B BY
AMENDING SUBSECTION (E) OF SECTION 17.26.050 AND
REPEALING SECTION 17.26.090 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL
CODE.
(2) RESOLUTION NO. 1210: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO
CONSOLIDATE A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
NOVEMBER 7, 2017, WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND LIBRARY
DISTRICT ELECTIONS TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE PURSUANT TO
§ 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE.
(3) RESOLUTION NO. 1211: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, SETTING PRIORITIES
FOR FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS REGARDING A CITY MEASURE
AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN
IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS.
(4) RESOLUTION NO. 1212: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE
FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS FOR AN ORDINANCE
SUBMITTED FOR THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS SPECIAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 7, 2017.
DATE: JUNE 26, 2017
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that members of the City Council adopt Resolution Nos. 1209, 1210,
1211 and 1212 pertaining to calling a Special Election to be held in the City on
November 7, 2017 as presented or provide other direction to staff.
BACKGROUND
In March 2013, the Rolling Hills electorate passed an initiative entitled Measure B
amending the 1988 View Preservation Ordinance. The principal effect of Measure B was
to shift the application of the Ordinance from protecting views that are capable of being
enjoyed from a property to views that were actually enjoyed from a property when the
property owner first acquired the property. In particular, the initiative amended the
View Preservation Ordinance as follows:
• Protecting only those views which existed when the current property owner
acquired ownership of the property;
• Limiting the protection of the ordinance to views obstructed by "maturing"
vegetation (thereby excluding views obstructed by trees that were "mature" at
the time of the property acquisition); and
• Restoring views from "view corridors," and "views through trees."
Implementation of Measure B revealed various ambiguities in language, resulting in
uncertainty in its application. Specifically at issue were the definitions of "mature" and
"maturing" trees; the interpretation of the date of acquisition of property; and the
retroactive application of Measure B. Recognizing this ambiguity, the City Council held
several public meetings to discuss clarifying Measure B and modifying the View
Preservation Ordinance. Subsequent to those meetings, the City Council adopted
Ordinance No. 346 amending portions of the View Preservation Ordinance that were
unaffected by Measure B and adopted Resolution No. 1182, which provided
administrative regulations interpreting Measure B in February and March 2016
respectively.
In April and May 2016, the City Council held two public forums in order to receive
input from the public as to its views on Measure B and whether or not the City Council
should consider placing a measure on the ballot to repeal or amend Measure B. During
those meetings, the City Council received public testimony from several members of the
community, some of whom purported that they are planning to place an initiative on
the March 2017 ballot to amend the ordinance, including Measure B provisions.
In August 2016, Richard Colyear and Lynn Gill submitted a notice of intent to begin
circulating an initiative petition in order to propose a wholesale rewrite of the View
Preservation Ordinance to be placed on the ballot for the City's next regularly
scheduled election.
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Following the public forums, the City Council appointed Councilmembers Mirsch and
Pieper to an ad hoc committee to further consider this matter and to meet with the
crafters/revisionists of the proposed measure and Measure B to craft language that
could be a compromise and possibly eliminate the need to have competing measures on
the March 2017 ballot.
Over several months, the ad hoc committee met with members of the community in an
effort to collaboratively craft a new ordinance that could be adopted by the City Council
without a vote of the electorate. Recognizing that in order to make any amendments
that involve Measure B, the voters would need to repeal Measure B, the ad hoc
committee recommended at the November 14, 2016 City Council meeting that the City
Council direct staff to bring forward a Resolution adding an ordinance that would
repeal Measure B to the ballot at the City's March 7, 2017 General Municipal Election
previously scheduled for the election of two City Council positions. At the November
28, 2016 City Council meeting, an ordinance to repeal Measure B was placed on the
ballot for the March 2017 election, but was subsequently removed from the ballot
because the election was ultimately cancelled due to the fact that there were not more
candidates than offices to be elected. At that time, the City Council expressed its
general intent to place the ordinance on a ballot at a later point in time, maybe in June
or November 2017.
Subsequently, on February 9, 2017, the initiative petition being circulated by Mr.
Colyear and Mr. Gill was submitted to the City Clerk's Office. Upon receipt of the
petition, the signatures were verified against the County of Los Angeles Registrar of
Voters' Records and the petition was found to have 161 valid signatures. As such, the
Certificate of Sufficiency was presented to the City Council at it meeting of February 27,
2017 and the City Council took action to place that measure on the ballot for the City's
next Regular Election scheduled for March 5, 2019.
Over the last several months, at the direction of the City Council, the Planning
Commission has been holding public forums to discuss and consider potential
modifications to the City's view preservation ordinance based on the recommendations
from the ad hoc committee and recently directed staff to prepare a draft ordinance that
will be considered at the July 18, 2017 meeting of the Planning Commission. Following
the Planning Commissions consideration of the draft ordinance, the full text of the
Ordinance will be scheduled for public hearing before the City Council.
At the June 12, 2017 City Council meeting the City Council directed staff to bring
forward the necessary resolutions to call a Special Election for November 7, 2017 to
submit an ordinance to the voters for the purpose of repealing Measure B.
DISCUSSION
This staff report contains four Resolutions that are routine in nature relating to calling a
Special Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 and to allow for
the submission of arguments and rebuttals.
(1) Resolution No. 1209 calls for the holding of the special election for submission of
the following ballot question to the voters:
Shall an ordinance be adopted repealing the
March 2013 amendments made to the City's View
Preservation Ordinance by Measure B?
YES
NO
(2) Resolution No. 1210 requests that the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
direct the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to administer, manage and oversee
the election and requests consolidation with the School District and Library
District elections scheduled for that same date.
(3)
Resolution No. 1211 allows for the filing of written arguments for and against the
measure and directs the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis.
(4) Resolution No. 1212 allows for the filing of rebuttal arguments to the primary
arguments submitted (as allowed by Resolution No. 1211).
FISCAL IMPACT
Recognizing that a special election would likely be called in FY 2017-18, the budget
adopted on June 12, 2017 contains $30,000 for election related expenses. At this time, it
is anticipated that the election will cost approximately $15,000. The estimated savings is
due to the fact that it would be a consolidated election.
CONCLUSION
The resolutions herein recommended for adoption are routine and generally consistent
with those adopted for previous elections with the exception that this election is a
Special Election and the City is asking the County to administer the election; whereas in
the past, the City has conducted its own election. Staff recommends that the City
Council adopt the resolutions as presented or provide other direction to staff.
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SpecialElectionResos-staffreport.docx
RESOLUTION NO. 1209
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF
A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7,
2017, FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS A
PROPOSED ORDINANCE REPEALING MEASURE B BY
AMENDING SUBSECTION (E) OF SECTION 17.26.050 AND
REPEALING SECTION 17.26.090 OF THE ROLLING HILLS
MUNICIPAL CODE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills, California desires to submit to the
voters at a Special Municipal Election a proposed ordinance relating to whether the provisions added to
Chapter 17.26 (View Preservation) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code by Measure B in March 2013
should be repealed; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is authorized and directed by statute to submit the proposed
ordinance to the voters;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS,
CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That pursuant to the requirements of the laws of the State of California relating to
general law cities, there is called and ordered to be held in the City of Rolling Hills, California, on
Tuesday, November 7, 2017, a Special Municipal Election for the purpose of submitting the following
question:
YES
"Shall an ordinance be adopted repealing the March
2013 amendments made to the City's View
Preservation Ordinance by Measure B?"
NO
Section 2. That the text of the ordinance submitted to the voters is attached as Exhibit A.
Section 3. That the ballots to be used at the election shall be in form and content as required
by law.
Section 4. That the City Clerk is authorized, instructed and directed to coordinate with the
County of Los Angeles Registrar Recorder/County Clerk to procure and furnish any and all official
ballots, notices, printed matter and all supplies, equipment and paraphernalia that may be necessary in
order to properly and lawfully conduct the election.
Section 5. That the polls for the election shall be open at seven o'clock a.m. of the day of the
election and shall remain open continuously from that time until eight o'clock p.m. of the same day
when the polls shall be closed, pursuant to Election Code § 10242, except as provided in § 14401 of the
Elections Code of the State of California.
Resolution No. 1209
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Section 6. That in all particulars not recited in this resolution, the election shall be held and
conducted as provided by law for holding municipal elections.
Section 7. That notice of the time and place of holding the election is given and the City
Clerk is authorized, instructed and directed to give further or additional notice of the election, in time,
form and manner as required by law.
Section 8. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and
enter it into the book of original resolutions.
Section 9. The City Council authorizes the City Clerk to administer said election and all
reasonable and actual election expenses shall be paid by the City upon presentation of a properly
submitted bill.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of June, 2017.
JAMES BLACK, M.D.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
HEIDI LUCE
CITY CLERK
Resolution No. 1209
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
The foregoing Resolution No. 1209 entitled:
SS
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF
A SPECIAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2017, FOR
THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS A PROPOSED
ORDINANCE REPEALING MEASURE B BY AMENDING
SUBSECTION (E) OF SECTION 17.26.050 AND REPEALING
SECTION 17.26.090 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on the day of June, 2017 by
the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
HEIDI LUCE
CITY CLERK
Resolution No. 1209 -3- ®
EXHIBIT A
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REPEALING
MEASURE B BY AMENDING SUBSECTION (E) OF SECTION
17.26.050 AND REPEALING SECTION 17.26.090 OF THE ROLLING
HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE
The People of the City of Rolling Hills do ordain as follows:
Section 1. Subsection (E) of Section 17.26.050 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
17.26.050 — Hearing procedure and findings.
E. Action. If the Committee makes finding subsection (D)(3) of this section, it shall order
such restorative action as is necessary to abate the view impairment and to restore the
complainant's view, including, but not limited to, removal, pruning, topping, thinning or
similar alteration of the vegetation. Such order is not intended to cr ate an unobstructcd
view for applicants. Instead it is intended to create view corridors and a view through
trees. The Committee may impose conditions as are necessary to prevent future view
impairments. In no event shall restorative action be required if such action would
adversely affect the environment or would unreasonably detract from the privacy or
enjoyment of the property on which the objectionable vegetation is located.
Section 2. Section 17.26.090 ("Preservation of views defined") is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this ordinance and shall cause the same to
be published as required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by vote of the electorate this day of November,
2017.
ATTEST:
HEIDI LUCE
CITY CLERK
Resolution No. 1209
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RESOLUTION NO. 1210
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO
CONSOLIDATE A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
ON NOVEMBER 7, 2017, WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND
LIBRARY DISTRICT ELECTIONS TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE
PURSUANT TO § 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills called a Special Municipal Election to
be held on November 7, 2017, for the purpose of submitting to the voters a question relating to whether
the provisions added to Chapter 17.26 (View Preservation) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code by
Measure B in March 2013 should be repealed; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable that the Special Municipal Election be consolidated with the School
District and Library District Elections to be held on the same date and that within the city the precincts,
polling places and election officers of the three elections be the same, and that the county election
department of the County of Los Angeles canvass the returns of the Special Municipal Election and that
the election be held in all respects as if there were only one election;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES
RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That pursuant to the requirements of § 10403 of the Elections Code, the Board of
Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles is hereby requested to consent and agree to the consolidation
of a Special Municipal Election with the School District and Library District Elections on Tuesday,
November 7, 2017, for the purpose of the submitting to the voters a question relating to whether the
provisions added to Chapter 17.26 (View Preservation) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code by Measure
B in March 2013 should be repealed.
Section 2. That a question is to appear on the ballot as follows:
- "Shall an ordinance be adopted repealing the March
2013 amendments made to the City's View
Preservation Ordinance by Measure B?"
YES
NO
Section 3. That the proposed complete text of the ordinance submitted to the voters is
attached as Exhibit A.
Section 4. That the county election department is authorized to canvass the returns of the
Special Municipal Election. The election shall be held in all respects as if there were only one election,
and only one form of ballot shall be used. The election will be held and conducted in accordance with
the provisions of law regulating statewide elections.
Resolution No. 1210
Section 5. That the Board of Supervisors is requested to issue instructions to the county
election department to take any and all steps necessary for the holding of the consolidated election.
Section 6. That the City of Rolling Hills recognizes that additional costs will be incurred by
the County by reason of this consolidation and agrees to reimburse the County for any costs.
Section 7. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this resolution
with the Board of Supervisors and the county election department of the County of Los Angeles
Section 8. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and
enter it into the book of original resolutions.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of June, 2017.
JAMES BLACK, M.D.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
HEIDI LUCE
CITY CLERK
Resolution No. 1210
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) SS
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS )
The foregoing Resolution No. 1210 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO
CONSOLIDATE A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
ON NOVEMBER 7, 2017, WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND
LIBRARY DISTRICT ELECTIONS TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE
PURSUANT TO § 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE.
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on the day of June, 2017 by
the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
HEIDI LUCE
CITY CLERK
Resolution No. 1210
EXHIBIT A
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REPEALING
MEASURE B BY AMENDING SUBSECTION (E) OF SECTION
17.26.050 AND REPEALING SECTION 17.26.090 OF THE ROLLING
HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE
The People of the City of Rolling Hills do ordain as follows:
Section 1. Subsection (E) of Section 17.26.050 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
17.26.050 - Hearing procedure and findings.
E. Action. If the Committee makes finding subsection (D)(3) of this section, it shall order
such restorative action as is necessary to abate the view impairment and to restore the
complainant's view, including, but not limited to, removal, pruning, topping, thinning or
similar alteration of the vegetation. Sueli-erder-is-net--intended-t-e-ereate-an-unebstrueted
view for applicants. Instead it is intended to create view corridors and a view through
trees. The Committee may impose conditions as are necessary to prevent future view
impairments. In no event shall restorative action be required if such action would
adversely affect the environment or would unreasonably detract from the privacy or
enjoyment of the property on which the objectionable vegetation is located.
Section 2. Section 17.26.090 ("Preservation of views defined") is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this ordinance and shall cause the same to
be published as required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by vote of the electorate this day of November,
2017.
ATTEST:
HEIDI LUCE
CITY CLERK
Resolution No. 1210
RESOLUTION NO. 1211
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, SE'FITNG PRIORITIES FOR
FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS REGARDING A CITY MEASURE
AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN
IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS.
WHEREAS, a Special Municipal Election is to be held in the City of Rolling Hills, California,
on November 7, 2017, at which there will be submitted to the voters the following measure:
Shall an Ordinance be adopted repealing the March
2013 amendments made to the City's View
Preservation Ordinance by Measure B?
YES
NO
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS,
CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Council authorizes all members of the City Council to file a written
argument not exceeding 300 words regarding the City measure as specified above, accompanied by the
printed name(s) and signature(s) of the author(s) submitting it, in accordance with Article 4, Chapter 3,
Division 9 of the Elections Code of the State of California. The arguments may be changed or
withdrawn until and including the date fixed by the City Clerk after which no arguments for or against
the City measure may be submitted to the City Clerk.
The arguments shall be filed with the City Clerk, signed, with the printed name(s) and
signature(s) of the author(s) submitting it, or if submitted on behalf of an organization, the name of the
organization, and the printed name and signature of at least one of its principal officers who is the author
of the argument. The arguments shall be accompanied by the Form of Statement To Be Filed By
Author(s) of Argument.
Section 2. That the City Council directs the City Clerk to transmit a copy of the measure to
the city attorney, unless the organization or salaries of the office of the city attorney are affected.
a. The city attorney shall prepare an impartial analysis of the measure not exceeding 500
words showing the effect of the measure on the existing law and the operation of the measure. If the
measure affects the organization or salaries of the office of the city attorney, the city clerk shall prepare
the impartial analysis.
b. The analysis shall include a statement indicating whether the measure was placed on the
ballot by a petition signed by the requisite number of voters or by the governing body of the city.
c. In the event the entire text of the measure is not printed on the ballot, nor in the voter
information portion of the voter information guide, there shall be printed immediately below the
impartial analysis, in no less than 10 -point type, the following: "The above statement is an impartial
analysis of the proposed Ordinance. If you desire a copy of the ordinance, please call the election
official's office at 310-377-1521 and a copy will be mailed at no cost to you."
d. The impartial analysis shall be filed by the date set by the City Clerk for the filing of
primary arguments.
Resolution No. 1211
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Section 3. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and
enter it into the book of original resolutions.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of June, 2017.
JAMES BLACK, M.D.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
HEIDI LUCE
CITY CLERK
Resolution No. 1211 2 ef
The foregoing Resolution No. 1211 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, SETTING PRIORITIES FOR
FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS REGARDING A CITY MEASURE
AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN
IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS.
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on the day of June, 2017 by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
HEIDI LUCE
CITY CLERK
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RESOLUTION NO. 1212
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF
REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS FOR MEASURES SUBMITTED FOR THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON
NOVEMBER 7, 2017.
WHEREAS, § 9282 of the Elections Code of the State of California provides for written
arguments to be filed in favor of or against city measures not to exceed 300 words in length; and
WHEREAS, § 9285 of the Elections Code of the State of California authorizes the City Council,
by majority vote, to adopt provisions to provide for the filing of rebuttal arguments for city measures
submitted at municipal elections;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS,
CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That pursuant to Section 9285 of the Elections Code of the State of California,
when the elections official has selected the arguments for and against the measure (not exceeding 300
words each) which will be printed and distributed to the voters, the elections official shall send a copy of
an argument in favor of the measure to the authors of any argument against the measure and a copy of an
argument against the measure to the authors of any argument in favor of the measure immediately upon
receiving the arguments.
The author or a majority of the authors of an argument relating to a city measure may prepare
and submit a rebuttal argument not exceeding 250 words or may authorize in writing any other person or
persons to prepare, submit, or sign the rebuttal argument.
A rebuttal argument may not be signed by more than five authors.
The rebuttal arguments shall be filed with the City Clerk, signed, with the printed name(s) and
signature(s) of the author(s) submitting it, or if submitted on behalf of an organization, the name of the
organization, and the printed name and signature of at least one of its principal officers, not more than
10 days after the final date for filing direct arguments. The rebuttal arguments shall be accompanied by
the Form of Statement To Be Filed By Author(s) of Argument.
Rebuttal arguments shall be printed in the same manner as the direct arguments. Each rebuttal
argument shall immediately follow the direct argument which it seeks to rebut.
Section 2. That all previous resolutions providing for the filing of rebuttal arguments for city
measures are repealed.
Section 3. That the provisions of Section 1 shall apply only to the election to be held on
November 7, 2017, and shall then be repealed.
Section 4. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution
and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.
Resolution No. 1212
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of June, 2017.
JAMES BLACK, M.D.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
HEIDI LUCE
CITY CLERK
Resolution No. 1212
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The foregoing Resolution No. 1212 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF
REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS FOR MEASURES SUBMITTED FOR THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON
NOVEMBER 7, 2017.
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on the day of June, 2017 by
the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
HEIDI LUCE
CITY CLERK
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INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX (310) 377-7288
Agenda Item No: 9-A
Mtg. Date: 06/26/17
HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
RAYMOND R. CRUZ, CITY MANAGER
DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF PROVIDING DIRECTION
ON POTENTIAL OPTIONS CONCERNING THE PROCESS OF
HOLDING THE SEMI-ANNUAL BULKY ITEM PICK UP EVENTS BY
REPUBLIC SERVICES.
JUNE 26, 2017
ATTACHMENT:
Letter from Ronald M. Sommer, M.D.
BACKGROUND
As required in the franchise agreement, Republic Services provides semi-annual events
in the Spring and Fall to provide residents an opportunity to dispose of bulky items on
identified Saturdays. This has been a very popular service where residents can rid
themselves of bulky items (e.g. couch, mattress, patio furniture, etc.) that will not be
picked up with normal trash collection. This past Spring the bulky item pick-up event
was held on Saturday, April 8th. Bulky items to be picked up along the roadside are
required to placed no more than 24 hours in advance of pickup date. However, for this
particular event, many people ignored that rule and were setting bulky items out a
week in advance. This then resulted in many streets like Portuguese Bend Road looking
very bad aesthetically for an extended period of time that resulted in several complaints
from residents.
After witnessing the situation themselves, the City Council asked that staff bring an
agenda item forward to consider possible options to present in order to possibly change
the process for hosting these events. There was also a request that staff invite an
official from Republic Services to be present for this discussion.
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DISCUSSION
After this item was requested to be placed on the agenda, staff met with Republic
officials concerning the problem. Republic officials also noticed that this event had
numerous residents that put out bulky items out too soon. There are always a few
residents who break the rules (or did not know them), but the sheer volume of violating
households for this event was extreme. There is a thought that since this event was the
weekend before Easter Sunday, people put the bulky items out early since they were
going out of town or their gardener/helper would be unavailable, and this would be
their only chance to do so. It therefore may be prudent not to consider options until
after the Fall event to determine if this occurs again. Also, it was concluded that the
City should never hold an event the weekend before a major holiday.
If the City Council wants to consider options, there a few that staff developed with the
assistance of Republic. They include the following:
• Suspend these events indefinitely.
• Provide an as needed call in service where residents can choose once or twice a
year to put out bulky items after making an appointment with a weeks notice to
Republic. This would spread out the bulky pick up sites over the entire year on a
date certain date and not be so noticeable in the City.
• Designate a few spots around town where bulky items can be dropped off
during the semi-annual events in order to improve the aesthetics.
Staff does not have a recommended option, but these options are presented to initiate
discussion among the City Councilmembers.
FISCAL IMPACT
All options considered will not have any additional cost to the City or the residents.
NOTIFICATION
Ronald Sommer and the Rolling Hills Community Association.
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Ronald M. Sommer, M.D.
# 2 Poppy Trail
Rolling Hills, CA. 90274-5137
310-54.1-9005
Nori61929@Gmaii.co/7/16
5/4/17
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City of Rolling Hills
Enclosed are some pictures I took along Portuguese Bend Rd. on April 3rd,
The trash & bulky items were to be placed outside not more than 24 hours prior
to April 8th. Is this the shameful way our affluent city wants to present itself to
visitors & realtors? I sent the enclosed letter to the residents at PB Rd #
11,13,20, &30. Not one of them responded. I imagine there were other streets in
the city that likewise ar' s ilty, butt was too disgusted to look.
This should be i r . g ' • the the City Council, and fines should be levied
against those that ,� ch d' espect.
Ronald So
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Small -Trash on the street
https://mailgoogle.com/mail/u/OrTu2&ik=65+13596168,view...
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Ronald Sommer <nor161929@gmail.com>
Trash on the street
1 message
Ronald Sommer <norl 61929@gmail.com> Mon, Apr 3, 2017 at
4:57 PM
Bcc: gordonschaye@cox.net, bill@ruthandraine.com, Clint Patterson
<clint.patterson@gmail.com>, Ronald Sommer <nor161929@gmail.com>,
hluce@cityofrh.net, Carol Hoffman <crlhoffman@aol.com>, Gordon Inman &
Keith Kelley <Contact@inmanteam.com>
Today, March 3rd, I,had occasion to entertain an old medical school
friend who had expressed an interest in seeing Rolling Hills, with the
thought of buying a place here. f had told him how beautiful this
area is, and he was quite impressed-- until I drove him from the
main gate up Portuguese Bend Road. Both he and I were shocked
to see what resembled the worst part of Tijuana.
We were all notified by the city newsletter that green waste pickup
was to be on Saturday, April 1st, and bulky item pickup was the be
Saturday, April 8th. Explicit instructions were given that curbside
pickups needed to be put out not more than 24 hours prior.
Apparently some of our neighbors do not heed instructions, or else
don't care how this this reflects on our city. Those of you who take
pride in this city have only to look at the curbside trash at:
Portuguese Bend # 11, 13, 20 & 30 (these last 2 were by far the
worst), and also # 1 Eucalyptus. I did not bother to look at other
main streets, but Portuguese Bend Rd shows its face more directly
to us and to visitors.
This might be of particular interest to realtors who plan to show
property.
Ronald Sommer
2 Poppy Trail
4/3/17, 4:57 PM
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