1/11/1993 (2) MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
JEINUARY 11, 1993
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor
Swanson at 7:35 p.m. on Monday, January 11, 1993 in the City Council Chambers at the City
Hall/Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
ROLL CALL �
Councilmembers Present: Councilmembers Leeuwenburgh, Pemell, Heinsheimer, Mayor
Pro Tem Murdock and Mayor Swanson.
Councilmembers Absent: None.
Others Present: Craig R. Nealis, City Manager.
Larry D. Courtright, City Treasurer.
Lola Ungar, Principal Planner.
Marilyn Kern, Deputy City Clerk.
Lt. Jim O'Neal, Los Angeles County Sheriff's
,`� , . Department, Lomita Station.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Matters which may be acted upon by the City Council in a single motion. Any member of
the Council may request removal of any item from the Consent Calendar causing it to be
considered under Council Actions.
a. Minutes - Meeting of December 14, 1992.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
c. Financial Statement - Month of November.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
d. Correspondence from the Southern California Humane Society relating to dog
licenses.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
e. Correspondence from Browning-Ferris Industries regarding recovered recyclable
material.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
Mayor Pro Tem Murdock moved approval of the recommendations contained in the Consent
Calendar. Councilmember Leeuwenburgh seconded the motion which carried 5-0-0.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued
A. ZONING CASE NO. 460A: AN APPEAL OF A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE
TO PERMIT THE ENCROACHMENT OF A STABLE IN THE FRONT YARD
AND A REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED NEW
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE. Owner: Dr.James Scharffenberger, 3 Appaloosa
L.ane (Lot 106-D-RH).
Mayor Swanson opened the Continued Public Hearing and City Manager Nealis reported on
actions taken by the City Council at the field inspection earlier in the day. After discussion, it was
the consensus of the City Council that this item be remanded back to the Planning Commission for
further consideration.
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Mayor Pro Tem Murdock moved that this item be remanded back to the Planning Commission for
consideration of the plan presently under consideration and additional plans which are desired to
be submitted by the applicant. Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion which carried 5-0-0.
B. ZONING CASE NO. 482: AN APPEAL OF A REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN
REVIEW TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MASTER BEDROOM
ADDITION TO THE EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE,A SWIMMING
POOL, A DETACHED HOBBY SHOP, AND A FUTURE STABLE FOR
PROPERTY AT 10 WILLIAMSBURG LANE, ROLLING HILIS, CA. Owner:
Mr. & Mrs. Russell Gilbertson, (Lot 36-RH).
Mayor Swanson opened the Continued Public Hearing and asked that City Manager Nealis present
an overview of the field inspection conducted by the City Council earlier in the day. After
discussion regarding concerns raised over the location of the future stable Mayor Swanson called -
for public testimony.
Mr. Keith Palmer, architectural representative of the property owner presented several proposals
to the City Councilmembers showing various locations for the future stable. He also outlined
various configurations of hardscape plans to cut down the overall lot coverage.
Mayor Swanson then called for discussion and Council discussed their concerns regarding the
location of the future stable and the overall lot coverage. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the applicant should resubmit drawings depicting the changes so that Council could visualize
the impact that the proposed modifications would have to the project. It was suggested that this
Public Hearing be continued to the next City Council meeting and that staff be directed to present
a Resolution of Approval at that meeting so that the applicant's project could be approved without
any further delay.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Swanson continued the Public Hearing to the next regularly
scheduled meeting of the City Council and instructed the applicant to resubmit drawings to indicate
the proposed locations of the future stable and a 6% reduction in hardscape improvements. Staff
was directed to present a resolution of approval at the meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
A. RESOLUTION NO. 696. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AND MAC SOLUTIONS FOR THE PLANNING
DEPARTMENT PROPERTY PROFILE COMPUTER SYSTEM.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining Council's approval of this Agreement with
Mac Solufions for completion of the Planning Department Property Profile Computer System at
their December 14, 1992 meeting. He also presented Resolution No. 696 formalizing this previous
action taken by the City Council.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved to adopt Resolution No. 696. Councilmember Pemell
seconded the motion which carried 5-0-0.
B. CONSIDERATION OF WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE PROPOSAL
TO ENROLL THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS IN THE NATURAL
COMMUNITIES CONSERVATION PLANNING PROGRAM (NCCP).
City Manager Nealis presented this item to the City Council and recommended that this item be
tabled so that staff can observe the impact of joining the NCCP in neighboring communities.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Swanson ordered that the City Council table this item and directed
staff to observe the impact of joining the NCCP in neighboring communities, and provide a report
in the future relative to the e�eriences in those communities.
C. CONSIDERATION OF SPECIFIC FEATURES RELATTVE TO THE
HARDSCAPE PLAN.
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City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and discussion then ensued regarding the ponds that
are called for in the plans and specifications for this project. Conespondence from the Rolling
Hills Community Association expressing theii concerns over the ponds remaining in the hardscape
plan was then discussed. Councilmember'I.eeuwenliurgh e�cpressed that she also has concerns
regarding the ponds being included in the plan. �
After discussion regarding altematives to replace the ponds, it was suggested that staff ineet with
the landscape designer and the Project Manager and that an altemate design be drawn up and
brought back to the City Council for their review.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council direct staff to meet with the landscape
-x designer and the Project Manager for an alternative design and report back to the City Council as
�� soon as feasible in order that Council would have a complete picture of the changes to review.
u� Councilmember Leeuwenburgh seconded the motion which carried 5-0-0.
NEW BUSINESS
� A. CONSIDERATION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH WJ JAS ASSETS FOR
DISCOVERY AND DELIVERY OF UNCLAIMED OR ABANDONED STATE
ASSETS.
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City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and explained that WJ JAS Assets had contacted
him about a State wanant payable to the City of Rolling Hills in the amount of $2,531.65.
After discussion, Councilmember Heinsheimer moved approval of the Cit}�s participation with WJ
JAS to recover unclauned or abandoned State assets and authorized staff to proceed. Mayor Pro
Tem Murdock seconded the motion which carried 5-0-0.
B. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER BY ROLLING HILLS
ESTATES TO FUND PARTICIPATION IN THE PREPARATION OF AN
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED SOUTHERN
EXTENSION TO THE METRO GREEN LINE.
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City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and recommended that the Members of the Rolling
Hills City.Council formally acknowledge this extension of funding from the City of Rolling Hills
Estates.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the Rolling Hills City Council formally acknowledge this
extension of funding from the City of Rolling Hills Estates and that staff be directed to prepare
correspondence to the South Bay Corridor Steering committee, City of El Segundo and the City
of Rolling Hills Estates relative to this action. Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion which
carried 5-0-0.
C. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and the letters from existing members of the Rolling
Hills Traffic Commission desiring reappointment for Calendar Year 1993. Mayor Swanson
suggested that Councilmember Leewenburgh again be appointed as Chair of the Traffic
Commission. After discussion, Councilmember Leeuwenburgh suggested that the City Council
appoint Mr. John Welbourn as Vice Chair of the Traffic Commission. It was then discussed that
Mr. Bill Stringfellow was appointed again as representative on the Traffic Commission from the
Community Association.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the reappointment of Mr. Tom
Wiener, Mr. John Welbourn and Ms. V'Etta Virtue as Traffic Comm.issioners and Councilmember
Leeuwenburgh as Chair for a period of one year. Councilmember Leeuwenburgh seconded the
motion which carried 5-0-0.
8. OPEN AGENDA APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
None.
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9. MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
• Councilmember I�einsheimer reported on the status of the proposed Lease Agreement
between the City and the Rolling Hills Community Association.
• Councilmember Pernell asked if City Treasurer Larry Courtright had any comments
regarding the State Budget. Mr. Courtright responded that the City should take action now
to reduce expenses.
• Mayor Swanson reported that the Chamber of Commerce has announced their annual
Installation and Citizen of the Year Awards Dinner on Thursday, January 28, 1993. Staff
was directed to order plaques for Citizen on the Year Linda McNulty and outgoing -"
Chamber President Steve Fowler.
• Councilmember Leeuwenburgh gave a brief update on Special Districts Assessments. ~
10. MAITERS FROM STAFF
• City Manager Nealis reported on the latest word regarding the State Budget indicating that
the City may loose 45% of its property tax revenue in Fiscal Year 1993-94. Further he
indicated that he would be preparing a report indicating recommended reductions in
e�enditures in the current fiscal year as well as revenue enhancements and expense
reductions in FY 93-94. This report will be presented to the Finance/Budget Committee.
• Responding to Councilmember Pernell, Lt. Jim O'Neal spoke to the Council regarding the
Sherif�s Department wish to involve the public more in order to obtain feedback regarding
Sherif�s Department operations. �
11. MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.
12. CLOSED SESSI011T
None.
13, ADJOURNMEN'i'
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m. to the next regularly
scheduled meeting which will be held on Monday, January 25, 1993, in the City Council Chambers
at the City �Iall/Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
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Marilyn L. ern
Deputy City Clerk
Approved
ordana Swanson
Mayor
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