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MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
December 23, 1991
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling
Hills was called to order by Mayor Pernell at 7:33 p.m. on Monday,
December 23, 1991 in the City Council Chambers at the City Hall/
Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills,
California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Murdock, Mayor
Pro Tem Swanson, Mayor Pernell
Councilmember Leeuwenburgh (excused)
Craig Nealis
Michael Jenkins
Lola Ungar
Lucile Rogers
City Manager
City Attorney
Principal Planner
Minutes Secretary
Mayor Pro Tem Swanson moved approval of the Consent Calendar,
Councilmember Murdock seconded and the motion passed without
objection.
a. Minutes - Meeting of November 25, 1991.
(Approved as presented)
b. Minutes - Adjourned Regular Meeting of December 4, 1991.
(Approved as presented)
C. Payment of Bills - Demands Number 6000 through 6043 dated
December 23, 1991 in the amount of $49,759.77 were approved for
payment from the General Fund.
d. Financial Statement for the month of November.
(Approved as presented)
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PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
A. RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL NO. 91-30
ZONING CASE NO. 466
Address: 48 Saddleback Road (Lot 9-4-RH)
Owner: Dr. Roberto Unguez
City Manager Nealis reported that the Planning Commission
approved this request for a Variance to permit construction of
retaining walls that encroach into the front and side yard
setbacks. Resolution of Approval No. 91-30 was accepted by the
City Council without objection.
B. RESOLUTION
ZONING CASE
Address:
Owner:
Applicant:
OF APPROVAL NO. 91-31
NO. 468
2862 Palos Verdes Drive North (Lot 992-A-RH)
Mr. Franz Fischer
Mr. Gary Wynn, David C. Breiholz and Company
City Manager Nealis advised that the Planning Commission
approved granting this Variance permitting previously imported soil
to remain on the lot and permitting previously constructed
retaining walls which encroach into the front yard setback to
remain. In reply to a question from Councilmember Murdock, City
Manager Nealis stated that although the importation of soil had
been done without permit approval, it will meet all City safety
standards and slope requirements; therefore, the work was approved.
Resolution of Approval No. 91-31 was accepted by the City Council
without objection.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CONSIDERATION OF DRAFT AMENDMENT TO THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GENERAL PLAN.
(a) RESOLUTION'NO. 660: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING THE 1991 HOUSING ELEMENT
OF THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AND A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT.
City Manager Nealis reported that the City's draft revised
Housing Element was submitted to the State Department of Housing
and Community Development for review, and appropriate changes were
made to the revised draft in response to the HCD comments. The
Planning Commission has recommended approval by the City Council.
Mayor Pernell opened the public hearing.
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Mr. Richard Colyear, 35. Crest Road West, asked several
questions relating to payments to Cotton/Beland Associates. Mayor
Pernell suggested that such questions be submitted in writing to
allow staff time to research and prepare answers, and reminded Mr.
Colyear that this public hearing was for comments on the draft
Housing Element.
Mr. Colyear raised several objections to the Land Use Controls
section of the draft Housing Element, specifically with reference
to the preclusion of second units on single-family lots. He
contended that the City of Rolling Hills is legally obligated to
permit its fair share of low and moderate income housing, and
stated that exclusionary zoning could lead to litigation by public
interest law firms. He urged the City Council not to take actions
which would zone out poor or less fortunate people.
No additional public testimony being offered, Mayor Pernell
closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved approval of Resolution No. 660
adopting the revised draft Housing Element and incorporating the
changes contained in Cotton/Beland's letter of December 23, 1991.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Murdock and passed 4-0.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF GRANT DEED FOR THE DONATION OF PROPERTY TO
THE CITY.
City Manager Nealis advised that a grant deed has been
prepared to transfer 5,443 square feet of land immediately east of
the Rolling Hills City Hall from its owner, Mr'. Samuel A. Keesal,
Jr. to the City of Rolling Hills.
Councilmember Murdock moved that the City accept the grant
deed and direct staff to take appropriate actions to complete the
paperwork required for the transfer. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Heinsheimer and passed 4-0.
Mayor Pro Tem Swanson suggested that a letter of appreciation
be sent to Mr. Keesal for his generous gift to the City.
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B. RESOLUTION NO. 655: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE
OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 1992, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS
AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 656: 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 RENDER SPECIFIED
SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 1992.
D. RESOLUTION NO. 657: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR
CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES
STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD
ON TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 1992.
E. RESOLUTION NO. 658: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 14,
1992 BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK.
City Manager Nealis advised that all four Resolutions pertain
to the General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, April 14,
1992, and all four could be considered for adoption in one motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Swanson moved adoption of Resolutions No. 655,
656, 657 and 658, Councilmember Heinsheimer seconded and the motion
passed 4-0.
F. RESOLUTION NO. 659: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING THE CITYWIDE
REPLACEMENT OF TRAFFIC STRIPING AND PAVEMENT MARRING CONTRACT
TO SAFETY STRIPING SERVICE, INC. OF VENTURA, CALIFORNIA.
City Manager Nealis reported that four bid packages were
distributed to contractors and Safety Striping Service, Inc. was
the sole bidder. Their price of $20,593.70 compares favorably with
rates charged by other contractors, and they have been recommended
highly by several cities.
Mayor Pro Tem Swanson moved adoption of Resolution No. 659
awarding the Citywide replacement of traffic striping and pavement
marking contract to Safety Striping Service, Inc. Councilmember
Heinsheimer seconded and the motion passed 4-0.
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OPEN AGENDA
No one present wished to speak on the open agenda.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmembers expressed happy holiday wishes to all.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
City Manager Nealis reported that he would like to attend a
meeting of the League of California Cities from February 5-7, 1992
in San Diego if his workload permits. Mayor Pernell advised him
to use his own discretion and good judgment in determining whether
or not to attend.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Jenkins thanked Councilmembers for the Holiday
Open House on December 9 and wished everyone a happy holiday
season.
CLOSED SESSION
There was no need for a closed session.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. to Monday, January 13,
1992 at 7:30 p.m.
APPROVED:
Minutes Se�retary
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