4/26/1993MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
APRIL 26, 1993
CALL TO ORDER
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, April 26, 1993 in the City Council Chambers at the City
Hall/Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Heinsheimer, Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem Murdock and Mayor
Swanson.
Councilmembers Absent: Leeuwenburgh (excused).
Others Present: Craig R. Nealis, City Manager.
Marilyn Kern, Deputy City Clerk.
Captain William Mangan, Los Angeles County Sheriff's
Department, Lomita Station.
CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
Mayor Swanson spoke briefly on the accomplishments during her year as Mayor and expressed how
effectively the City Council works as a team. Mayor Swanson then moved that Jody Murdock be
appointed Mayor for 1993-1994. Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
Councilmember Swanson then turned the gavel over to Mayor Murdock. Mayor Murdock then
presented Councilmember Swanson a caricature and plaque expressing the Council's appreciation
for her outstanding year as Mayor.
Mayor Murdock recessed the meeting at 7:45 P.M. for a reception in honor of the outgoing Mayor.
The meeting reconvened at 7:55 P.M.
Mayor Murdock moved that Councilmember Ginny Leeuwenburgh be appointed Mayor Pro Tem.
Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Matters which may be acted upon by the City Council in a single motion. Any Council
member may request removal of any item from the Consent Calendar causing it to be
considered under Council Actions.
a. Minutes - Meeting of April 12, 1993.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Financial Statement for the month of March, 1993.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
d. Correspondence from Student and the Law Foundation requesting Council's support
in their request to the PVPUSD for financial consideration.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
e. Correspondence from Speaker of the Assembly Willie Brown thanking Council for
expressing their views regarding funding for local governments.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
f. Notice of Proposed Increase in Gas Rates from Southern California Gas Co.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
g. Consideration of establishment of an alternate to the Los Angeles County Sanitation
Districts Board of Directors.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
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h. Correspondence from Browning-Ferris Industries regarding recovered recyclable
materials.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
i. Consideration of Change Order to Sergio Lopez relative to Grading Component of
the "Main Gate" Improvements.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
j. Correspondence from the Palos Verdes Library District regarding SB 566, Library
Benefit Assessment Legislation.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved approval of the recommendations contained in the Consent
Calendar. Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
5. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
6. TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
A. ORDINANCE NO. 243. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
PROHIBITING THE USE OF SKATEBOARDS AND SIMILAR SELF-
PROPELLED DEVICES ON HIGHWAYS, AND AMENDING THE ROLLING
HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
Mayor Murdock reported that Mayor Pro Tem/Traffic Commission Chair Leeuwenburgh requested
that this item be continued to the May 10, 1993 City Council Meeting. She reported that a letter
has been received from Mr. and Mrs. McKinnie, 3 El Concho Lane, objecting to this Ordinance.
Mayor Murdock then announced that if anyone wished to speak on the item this evening, that they
would be heard.
Hearing none and hearing no objection, Mayor Murdock ordered that this item be continued to
the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held on Monday, May 10, 1993.
PUBLIC HEARINGS -CONTINUED
A. ORDINANCE NO. 239. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
ADOPTING THE 1993 ZONING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED.
Mayor Murdock opened the Public Hearing and called for testimony.
• Mr. A. E. Esser, 71 Crest Road East, read his letter of March 29, 1993 which outlines his
concerns regarding Ordinance No. 239.
Discussion then ensued regarding Section 17.46.020 (page 67) Site Plan Review and various ideas
which might be included to trigger a Site Plan Review which would help residents with small
projects and still maintain the intent of Site Plan Review. It was suggested that any grading or
proposed structural improvements be the factor to trigger Site Plan Review. Councilmember
Pernell stated that he would like to see what 25% would allow in the table that was prepared for
the staff report.
Councilmembers agreed that Section 17.16.160 (page 26) Driveway Requirements should remain
as originally stated in the draft Ordinance.
Staff was directed to return to the next meeting with clarification of and amendments to the Site
Plan Review Section of the Draft Zoning Ordinance.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Murdock ordered that this Public Hearing be continued to the next
regularly scheduled meeting to be held on Monday, May 10, 1993. .
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OPEN AGENDA APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
• Nancy Mar, representing the Palos Verdes Peninsula Library District, addressed Council on
Item 44 of the Consent Calendar. Ms. Mar requested that the City Council adopt a
resolution and/or write a letter of support for SB 566 which would enable library and/or
other library funding jurisdictions to create benefit assessment districts. After discussion,
Council concurred that they would individually express their sentiments regarding this
subject.
OLD BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF BID FOR PROCUREMENT OF
PLANNING DEPARTMENT COMPUTER EQUIPMENT.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and reported that Sun Computers has since gone
out of business. He requested that Council authorize staff to reject the bid submitted and re -bid
the project.
• Mr. Frank Hill, 11 Cinchring spoke regarding the City's fiscal position and objected to the
purchase of this equipment.
• Mr. Tom Boyd, spoke in support of Mr. Hills position on this matter.
Councilmember Swanson moved that all bids be rejected and staff be authorized to re -bid for
procurement of Planning Department computer equipment. Councilmember Pernell seconded the
motion which carried unanimously.
B. CONSIDERATION OF SOIL IMPORT/EXPORT SCHEDULE OF FEES
APPROVED BY THE ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD
OF DIRECTORS.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. He requested that this item be continued to the
next meeting to allow for time to receive input from the Los Angeles County Department of
Building and Safety.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Murdock ordered that this item be continued to the next regularly
scheduled meeting to be held on Monday, May 10, 1993.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
• Councilmember Swanson reported on the proposed fee increases from the Sanitation
District. She encouraged Mayor Murdock to work to continue the open discussions that
have been established during Sanitation District meetings.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
None.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.
CLOSED SESSION
None.
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ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further business, Mayor Murdock adjourned the meeting at 9:20 P.M. to the next
regularly scheduled meeting which will be held on Monday, May 10, 1993, in the City Council
Chambers at the City Hall/Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills,
California.
Marilyn Ker
Deputy City Clerk
Approved,
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Mayor
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