1/24/1994 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
JANUARY 24, 1994
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor
Murdock at 7:37 p.m. on Monday, January 24, 1994, in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2
Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Swanson, Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem Leeuwenburgh and Mayor
Murdock.
Councilmembers Absent: Councilmember Heinsheimer.
Others Present: Craig R. Nealis, City Manager.
Michael Jenkins, City Attorney.
Lola Ungar, Principal Planner.
Larry Courtright, City Treasurer.
Marilyn Kern, Deputy City Clerk.
Captain Herb Pettus, 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
Councilmember may request removal of any item from the Consent Calendar causing it to
be considered under Council Actions.
a. Minutes - Meeting of January 10, 1994.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
c. Financial Statement for the month of December, 1993.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
d. Correspondence from the West Basin Municipal Water District regarding a public
hearing on continuation of WBMWD's water standby charge for FY 94-95.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
e. Correspondence from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department regarding results
of the December 22, 23, 29 and 30th, 1993 Holiday Sobriety Checkpoints.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
Mayor Pro Tem Leeuwenburgh moved approval of the recommendations contained in the Consent
Calendar. Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Hearing no
objection, Mayor Murdock so ordered.
Mayor Murdock reported that the Wildlife Preservation Committee has requested that
consideration of their request regarding a Native Plant Demonstration Project be taken out of
order and presented at the beginning of the agenda. Hearing no objection, Mayor Murdock so
ordered.
OLD BUSINESS
B. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM THE WILDLIFE PRESERVATION
CONIlVIITTEE REGARDING A NATIVE PLANT DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report indicating that the Wildlife Preservation Committee
is requesting a $400.00 contribution from the City for the purchase of supplies and equipment to
construct a Native Plant Demonstration Project at the Hesse's Gap picnic area.
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• Dr. Arvel Witte, Wildlife Preservation Comm.ittee Chair, and Mr. Don Gales, Wildlife
Preservation Committee Member, communicated to the City Council that Committee's
desire is to educate Rolling Hills residents on the value of using native plants in landscaping
as well as preserving native plants on their property. Dr. Witte and Mr. Gales reported on
the objectives of the project, site selection process, planting plans, scheduling and
coordination of implementation of the plan as well as cost estimates.
Discussion then ensued regarding the location for this project. Councilmember Swanson indicated
that she feels that this is a great plan and that she hopes that it will generate an interest in the non-
equestrian residents to visit this site that is usually frequented by equestrian groups.
Councilmember Swanson moved that the City Council approve the Wildlife Preservation
Committee's request to construct a Native Plant Demonstration Project at �Iesse's Gap and that
the City Council allocate funds in an amount not to exceed $400.00 to assist with the purchase of,
the materials needed to construct this project. Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion which
carried unanimously. Hearing no objection, Mayor Murdock so ordered.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
A. ZONING CASE NO. 461
DR.AND MRS.MOHAN W.BHASKER, 42 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD (LOT
120-RH)
RESOLUTION NO. 94-1: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REVOKING A VARIANCE FOR THE
ENCROACHMENT OF RETAINING WALLS INTO THE SIDE YARD
SETBACK AND REVOKING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A
RECONSTRUCTED CLAY SPORTS COURT IN ZONING CASE NO. 461.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the Planning Commission findings relative
to the revocation of this Variance and Conditional Use Permit.
Mayor Murdock called for comments regarding this case. Councilmembers discussed the 30 day
time frame in which the applicant must comply before staff would pursue code enforcement
proceedings. City Manager Nealis reported that he hopes that during this 30 day period that a time
line can be established with the applicant to bring this property back into compliance with the
Municipal Code.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Murdock ordered that Planning Commission Resolution No. 94-1
revoking a Variance for the encroachment of retaining walls into the side yard setback and
revoking a Conditional Use Permit for a reconstructed clay sports court in Zoning Case No. 461
be received and filed.
B. ZONING CASE NO. 506
MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM R. LENNARTZ, 63 CREST ROAD EAST (LOT 70-B-
2-MS)
RESOLUTION NO. 94-2: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A VARIANCE TO THE
FRONT YARD SETBACK FOR THE ENCROACHMENT OF ROOM
ADDITIONS IN ZONING CASE NO. 506.
Principal Planner Ungar presented the staff report outlining the background of this request for a
Variance and the Planning Commission's special conditions of approval.
Mayor Murdock called for comments regarding this case. Hearing none and hearing no objection,
Mayor Murdock ordered that Planning Commission Resolution No. 94-2 approving a Variance to
the front yard setback for the encroachment of room additions in Zoning Case No. 506 be received
and field.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. ZONING CASE NO. 449 SUBDIVISION NO. 83 AND TENTATTVE PARCEL
MAP NO. 22334
DR. AND MRS. ROBERT�A:�S1VlITH;�7 PINE TREE LANE (LOT 86-RH)
A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE A 6.16 ACRE EXISTING LOT THAT HAS ONE
RESIDENTIAL UNIT AT 7 PINE TREE LANE (LOT 86-RH) INTO 2 SINGLE-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS FRONTING THE EAST SIDE OF PINE TREE
LANE IN ZONING CASE NO. 449, SUBDIVISION NO. 83, AND TENTATTVE
PARCEL MAP NO. 22334. (PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
DENY).
City Manager Nealis reported that the City Attorney has indicated that the City Council could
remand this case back to the Planning Commission to consider new evidence presented by the
applicant at the City Council meeting of, January 10, 1994, as long as the applicant agrees to
extending the time limits. City Manager Nealis further reported that a letter has been received
from the applicant extending the application to June 30, 1994.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Murdock ordered that Zoning Case No. 449 be remanded back to
the Planning Commission for consideration of documents and technical data presented by the
applicant during City Council review that had not been reviewed by the Planning Commission. A
letter requesting this action was presented by the applicant.
B. ZONING CASE NO. 480
DR. AND MRS. BARTON WACHS, 6 OUTRIDER ROAD (LOT 72-A-EF)
AN APPEAL OF A PLANNING COMMISSION DENIED REQUEST FOR A
VARIANCE TO PERMIT THE ENCROACHMENT OF A BATHROOM
ALCOVE AND MASTER BEDROOM ADDITION INTO THE SIDE YARD
SETBACK AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING
CASE NO. 480.
City Manager Nealis reported that the applicant has requested that the public hearing be
continued.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Murdock ordered that the public hearing be continued to the next
regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held on February 14, 1994, at the request
of the applicant.
C. ZONING CASE NO. 498
MR. AND MRS. DOMENIQUE CLAESSENS, 7 STORM HILL LANE (LOT 169-
B-MS)
AN APPEAL OF AN APPROVED REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW TO
PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
WITH ATTACHED GARAGE, A POOL, AND A STABLE.
Mayor Murdock opened the public hearing and called for testimony.
♦ Mr. Ty Bobit, 10 Buggy Whip Drive, commented to the Council that his property overlooks
the proposed development and that he is concerned about any vegetation planned for this
development which may grow into his view.
City Manager Nealis reported that there is a landscape plan being considered and Principal Planner
Ungar reported that the resolution of approval addresses the issue of the height of vegetation on
the property.
Councilmembers considered a date for the field trip and indicated that they would like to have the
maximum height of anticipated growth of certain trees on the property flagged as well as the
buildings and building pad staked. Mayor Pro Tem Leeuwenburgh indicated that she would like
to also see the driveway and hammerhead turn-around staked.
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Hearing no objection, Mayor Murdock ordered that the public hearing be continued to an
Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council to be held on Tuesday, February 1, 1994 at 7:30
a.m. for the purpose of conducting a field tripe
OLD BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF AN OFFER TO DONATE A RUG TO THE CITY OF
1ZOLLING HILLS.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the issues that the City Council requested
staff to research.
Councilmember Pernell expressed concern that the rug has not been presented for physical
inspection and suggested that the City Council request that this be done. In response to Mayor Pro
Tem Leeuwenburgh's question, City Attorney Jenkins remarked that if this rug were to be placed
in the building occupied by the Community Association, that the lease should be amended to
provide for such a furnishing as part of the prerruses.
Councilmember Swanson asked the donor if there would be any limitations to the City's use of this
rug.
• Mr. William King, 9 Wideloop Road, responded that if the rug is donated, that there would
be no limitation to its use. He indicated that it was no more than just a request by Mrs.
King that the rug be placed in the building occupied by the Community Association.
Councilmember Pernell thanked the Kings for their offer and explained the Council's caution in
accepting this donation. He indicated that there has been no other donations of this type and value
offered to the City and stated that there are concerns regarding the measures to be taken to ensure
the prudent use and safe keeping of such a valuable gift. City Attorney Jenkins explained that with
certain amendments to the lease to provide for this rug, it could be considered as any other
furnishing owned by the City.
Councilmember Swanson stated that if the Council decides to accept this gift and place it in the
Community Association office, that she would like to see written confirmation from the Rolling
Hills Commuruty Association to amend the lease to provide for this rug.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Murdock ordered that consideration of an offer to donate a rug to
the City of Rolling Hills be continued to an Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council to be
held on Tuesday, February 1, 1994, at 7:30 a.m. for the purpose of conducting a field trip to view
and inspect the rug.
C. ZONING CASE NO. 497
MR. AND MRS. BERNARD HOWROYD, 7 MAVERICK LANE (LOT 28-SK)
RESOLUTION NO. 725: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DENYING A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO
CONSTRUCT AN ATTACHED GARAGE IN THE SIDE YARD SETBACK OF
AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 497.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and stated that Resolution No. 725 memorializes
the action taken by the City Council at the meeting of January 10, 1994.
City Attorney Jenkins pointed out two minor typographical corrections on Resolution No. 725. He
stated that in Section 8, Paragraph A, the word "Commission" should be "Council" and on Page 7
under the City Clerk's attestation, were it indicates a Resolution of the "Planning Commission", it
should state "City Council".
Mayor Pro Tem Leeuwenburgh moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 725 as corrected
denying a request for a Variance to construct an attached garage in the side yard setback of an
existing single family residence in Zoning Case No. 497 as amended. Councilmember Pernell
seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
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D. RESOLUTION NO. 723: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT, SUBJECT
TO THE CONDITIONS OF PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 93-
32 IN ZONING CASE NO. 592.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report indicating that the property has been inspected and
that the fences have been replaced as stipulated in the Resolution of approval and the guest house
has been vacated.
Councilmember Swanson moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 723 authorizing the
issuance of a Certificate of Compliance for Lot Line Adjustment, subject to the conditions of
Planning Commission Resolution No. 93-32 in Zoning Case No. 592. Councilmember Pernell
seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
E. ZONING CASE NO. 485 SUBDIVISION NO. 87 AND TENTATIVE PARCEL
MAP NO. 23594
MR. AND MRS. COSIMO OCCHIPINTI, 34 CREST ROAD EAST (LOT 57-C-
MS)
RESOLUTION NO. 726: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL TO A REQUEST TO
SUBDIVIDE A 5.36 ACRE EXISTING LOT THAT HAS ONE RESIDENTIAL
UNIT AT 34 CREST ROAD EAST (LOT 57-C-MS) INTO 2 SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL LOTS FRONTING THE NORTH SIDE OF CREST ROAD EAST
AND THE WEST SIDE OF CABALLEROS ROAD IN ZONING CASE NO. 485,
SUBDIVISION NO. 87, AND TENTATTVE PARCEL MAP NO. 23594.
(PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE).
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and indicated that Resolution No.726 memorializes
the City Council's action on January 10, 1994.
Councilmember Swanson moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 726 granting approval
of a request to subdivide a 5.36 acre existing lot that has one residential unit at 34 Crest Road East
(Lot 57-C-MS) into 2 single-family residential lots fronting the north side of Crest Road East and
the west side of Caballeros Road in Zoning Case No. 485, Subdivision No. 87, and Tentative Parcel
Map No. 23594. Mayor Pro Tem Leeuwenburgh seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
F. ORDINANCE NO. 246: AN ORDINANCE OF T'HE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
REGARDING THE ADVISORY TRAFFIC COMMISSION AND AMENDING
THE ROLLING HILLS MUlVICIPAL CODE.
RECOMMENDATION: First reading and adoption.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report indicating that staff has amended the Ordinance to
reflect that appointments to the Traffic Commission be for two year staggered terms.
Councilmember Pernell moved that the City Council waive further reading and introduce
Ordinance No. 243 regarding the Advisory Traffic Commission and amending the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code. Mayor Pro Tem Leeuwenburgh seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Murdock ordered that Ordinance No. 246 be presented at the next
regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council for second reading and adoption.
Mayor Pro Tem Leeuwenburgh announced that Traffic Commissioner V'Etta Virtue has been
appointed and has accepted the position of Vice Chair of the Traffic Commission.
OPEN AGENDA APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
None.
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OLD BUSINESS - Continued
G. RESOLUTION NO. 727: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY AND G.S. BROTHERS FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES
FOR THE CITY ADMINISTRATION FACILITY AND TENNIS COURT AREA.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. In answer to Councilmember Swanson's question,
City Attorney Jenkins indicated that he had reviewed the agreement.
Mayor Pro Tem Leeuwenburgh moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 727 approving
an agreement between the City and G.S. Brothers for Landscape Maintenance Services for the City
Administration Facility and Tennis Court Area and authorizing the Mayor to execute the
agreement. Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
• Councilmember Swanson reported that the South Bay Juvenile Diversion Program is
considering a name change to better reflect a more positive image and its broader outreach
program. She indicated that she would keep the Council apprised of this name change.
Councilmember Swanson also reported on the excellent results that the South Bay Juvenile
Diversion Program is achieving and that Rolling �-Iills involvement is beneficial.
• Mayor Pro Tem I.eeuwenburgh reported that she has declined the Presidency of the
Mosquito Abatement District since she has decided not to run for City Council. Mayor Pro
Tem Leeuwenburgh suggested that an appointment be made to fill her vacancy.
Mayor Pro Tem L,eeuwenburgh also reported on the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land
Conservancy and their continuing work on a Peninsula-wide Recreational Survey. She
suggested that since the City is allowed two seats on this Committee that appointments be
made to ensure continuity when she is no longer a member of the City Council and that the
next meeting of the Conservancy will be on January 29 at Hesse Park in Rancho Palos
Verdes beginning at 11:00 a.m.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
� City Manager Nealis requested permission for staff to attend a Multi-Agency Planning,
Response and Recovery Seminar on February 23, 1994, stating that this seminar relating to
transferring experience from the 1993 Southern California firestorms into plans and policies
will be beneficial in the City's Disaster Preparedness Plan. Hearing no objection, Mayor
Murdock ordered that stafPs request be granted.
• Captain Herb Pettus, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Lomita Station reported
on Sheriff's Department deployment during the recent earthquake and also reported that
since rain is expected, flood watch and mud slide warnings have been issued in the areas
affected by the recent firestorms.
• Councilmember Pernell thanked the Sheriff's Department for the open house hosted at the
Lomita Station and commended them for opening their facility to the Community.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.
CLOSED SESSION
None.
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AD TOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Murdock adjourned the meeting at
8:55 p.m. to an Adjourned Regular Meeting to be held on Tuesday, February 1, 1994 at 7:30 a.m.
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Deputy City Clerk
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Mayor
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