5/24/1993MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
MAY 24, 1993
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor
Murdock at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 24, 1993, in the City Council Chambers at the City
Hall/Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
Councilmernbers Present: Heinsheimer, Pernell, Swanson and Mayor Murdock.
Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Pro Tern Leeuwenburgh (excused due to illness).
Others Present: Craig R. Nealis, City Manager.
Kevin Ennis, Assistant City Attorney.
Larry Courtright, City Treasurer.
Lola Ungar, Principal Planner.
Marilyn Kern, Deputy City Clerk.
Captain William Mangan, Us Angeles County Sheriffs
Department, Lomita Station.
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
a.
b.
C.
d.
e.
considered under Council Actions.
Minutes - Meeting of May 10, 1993.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
Financial Statement for the month of April, 1993.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
New notice and inspection practices of the Los Angeles County Fire Department
relative to vegetation abatement.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
Notice to customers of proposed rate decrease from Southern California Gas
Company.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and rile.
L Application of Southern California Edison Company (U 338-E) for Authority to: (i)
Decrease Its Authorized Rate of Return on common Equity; (ii) Adjust Its
Authorized Capital Structure; (iii) Adjust Cost Factors for Imbedded Debt and
Preferred Stock; and (iv) Related Substantive and Procedural Relief.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
City Manager Nealis reported that item 3 (d) should be deleted from the agenda at the request of
the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
Councilmember Swanson moved approval of the recommendations contained in the Consent
Calendar and staff recommended action to remove item 3 (d) from the agenda. Councilmember
Pernell seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
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PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
A. MR. AND MRS. NORMAN LEAN, 22 ,EASTFIELD DRIVE (LOT 84 -EF)
RESOLUTION NO. 93-18. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE
TO ENCROACH INTO THE REAR YARD SETBACK FOR A GARAGE
ADDITION, GRANTING A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH INTO THE REAR
YARD SETBACK FOR A BATHROOM ADDITION, GRANTING A VARIANCE
TO ENCROACH INTO THE REAR YARD SETBACK FOR A BAY WINDOW
ADDITION, GRANTING A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH INTO THE REAR
YARD SETBACK TO CONSTRUCT RETAINING WALLS, AND GRANTING
SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS TO AN
EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 491.
Principal Planner Ungar presented the staff report. Councilmember Swanson received information
regarding the location of this property.
After discussion and hearing no objection, Mayor Murdock ordered that Resolution No. 93-18 of
the Planning Commission be received and filed by the City Council.
B. MR. AND MRS. GORDON INMAN, 9 WILLIAMSBURG LANE (LOT 27-RH)
RESOLUTION NO. 93-19. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE
FOR THE ENCROACHMENT OF A MASTER BEDROOM ADDITION INTO
THE FRONT YARD SETBACK, GRANTING A VARIANCE FOR THE
ENCLOSURE OF AN EXISTING BREEZEWAY THAT ENCROACHES INTO
THE FRONT YARD SETBACK, AND GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW
APPROVAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS TO
AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 492.
Principal Planner Ungar presented the staff report. Discussion ensued regarding the landscaping
provisions in Resolution 93-19 and how this provision is enforced.
After discussion and hearing no objection, Mayor Murdock ordered that Resolution 93-19 of the
Planning Commission be received and filed by the City Council.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. ZONING CASE NO. 490, AN APPEAL OF A PLANNING COMMISSION
APPROVED REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO PERMIT THE
ENCROACHMENT OF PORTIONS OF A RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE INTO
THE FRONT YARD SETBACK, REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO PERMIT
ENCROACHMENT OF PORTIONS OF A RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE IN THE
REAR YARD SETBACK AND A REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS TO A SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENCE FOR PROPERTY AT 1 BOWIE ROAD (LOT 15 -CRA).
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Mayor Murdock then opened the public hearing
and called for testimony.
• Rebecca Bittner, applicant in Zoning Case No. 490, outlined to the Council plans for a
proposed future stable. Mrs. Bittner also presented photographs to further exhibit the
proposed site for a future stable.
Councilmembers discussed the proposed improvements and concluded that the concerns raised at
the meeting of May 10, 1993, have been met and that there would be no need for a field trip.
Following testimony from the applicant, Councilmember Swanson moved that Zoning Case No. 490
be approved as submitted. Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS -CONTINUED
A. ORDINANCE NO. 239. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
ADOPTING THE 1993 ZONING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED.
(RECOMMENDED FOR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Mayor Murdock opened the continued public
hearing and called for testimony.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council waive reading in full and adopt
Ordinance No. 239 as amended. Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
B. ORDINANCE NO. 240: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
ADOPTING WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH STATE GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65594, AND
AMENDING THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
(RECOMMENDED FOR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
Principal Planner Ungar presented the staff report. Mayor Murdock opened the continued public
hearing and called for testimony. Hearing none, Councilmember Pernell questioned the
implementation of this Ordinance and how it would be enforced. Principal Planner Ungar and City
Manager Nealis reviewed the process with Councilmembers.
Councilmember Swanson moved that the City Council waive reading in full and adopt Ordinance
No. 240. Councilmember Heinsheimer seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
C. ORDINANCE NO. 242. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
ADOPTING TRIP REDUCTION AND TRAVEL DEMAND MEASURES IN
ACCORDANCE WITH STATE GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65089 AND
65089.3, AND AMENDING THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
(RECOMMENDED FOR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
Mayor Murdock opened the continued public hearing and called for testimony.
Hearing none, Councilmember Swanson moved that the City Council waive reading in full and
adopt Ordinance No. 242. Councilmember. Heinsheimer seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
D. ORDINANCE NO. 241: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
ADOPTING A STORM WATER RUNOFF CONTROL ORDINANCE FOR THE
REDUCTION OF RUNOFF AND POLLUTANTS LEAVING A PROPERTY OR
PROPERTIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT
DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMIT NO. CA0061654-
CI6948 ISSUED BY THE CALIFORNIA REGIONAL WATER QUALITY
CONTROL BOARD, LOS ANGELES REGION (CRWQCB), AND AMENDING
THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
Mayor Murdock opened the public hearing and called for testimony. Discussion then ensued
regarding Ordinance No. 241 and the impact it has on the City of Rolling Hills. Principal Planner
Ungar explained the co -permittee process in the County of Los Angeles. She further explained that
this Ordinance has been tailored to meet the unique qualities of the City of Rolling Hills.
Councilmember Heinsheimer suggested that the Community Association be advised of this
Ordinance since the storm drains come under their jurisdiction. It was suggested that the City
Attorney review this Ordinance and that staff report back to the Council at their next meeting.
After discussion, Mayor Murdock ordered that the public hearing be continued to the next regular
meeting of the City Council scheduled for June 14, 1993.
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OPEN AGENDA APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT'WELCOME
• Mr. Al Esser, 71 Crest Road East, expressed his appreciation to the City for the placement
of the speed display board on Crest Road.
OLD BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS.
After discussion and minor amendments to the Committee titles, and hearing no objection, Mayor
Murdock ordered that the 1993-94 City Council Committee Assignments be approved as amended.
B. CONSIDERATION OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS RELATIVE TO
ENCOURAGING THE SAFE USE OF SKATEBOARDS AND SIMILAR SELF-
PROPELLED DEVICES ON ROADWAYS WITHIN THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Councilmembers concurred that this flyer should
be mailed individually to Rolling Hills residents as well as be made available at the public counter
in City Hall and also distributed by the Sheriffs Department personnel as they observe
skateboarders in the City.
After discussion and hearing no objection, Mayor Murdock directed staff to prepare a cover letter
for the educational materials on skateboard safety and mail them to all Rolling Hills residents.
NEW BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE WILDLIFE PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Councilmembers discussed the criteria outlined
by the Wildlife Preservation Committee. It was suggested that in light of the receipt of three
letters of interest, that applicants be requested to comment in writing on this criteria.
After discussion, staff was directed to draft a letter to solicit responses to questions from the
applicants and return this item to the Council at the next regularly scheduled meeting for
consideration of appointment.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
• Councilmember Swanson reported that the Budget/Finance Subcommittee had met and
were continuing to work on the FY 93-94 Budget.
Councilmember Swanson also requested that staff initiate an education program in the
Newsletter on fire safety and the importance of weed abatement in Rolling Hills in light of
the proposed reduction in services from the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
• Councilmember Pernell reported on his attendance at the California Contract Cities
Association Annual Seminar. He indicated that the main topic of conversation was the
Governor's proposed budget.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
• City Manager Nealis presented an update on the proposed State Budget. He indicated that
the May revision shows a slight decrease in the proposed property tax shift amount from
cities. City Manager Nealis also reported on the acquisition of four new Block Captains
volunteers as a result of the City's recent mailing requesting volunteers to serve as Block
Captains.
City Manager Nealis also described two proposed amendments from the RHCA relative to
the Lease Agreement between the City and the RHCA. The amendments included a
reduction from $10,000,000 to $5,000,000 for general liability insurance coverages and that
any changes to life saving (sprinkler, smoke detector, etc.) systems be made by the tenant
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only if they are required by a governmental entity. The current Lease requires the tenant
to make the changes to these devices if they are required or recommended. Hearing no
objections to these amendments, the City Manager indicated that he would prepare a
receive and file item for formal consideration at the June 14, 1993 City Council meeting.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
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CLOSED SESSION,
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further business, Mayor Murdock adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m. to the next
regularly scheduled meeting which will be held on Monday, June 14, 1993, in the City Council
Chambers at the City Hall/Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills,
California. I
Approved,
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Marilyn L. ern
Deputy City Clerk