8/22/1994MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
AUGUST 22,1994
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by
Mayor Heinsheimer at 7:30 p.m., on Monday, August 22, 1994, in the City Council
Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Hill, Lay, Mayor Pro Tem Pernell, Mayor Heinsheimer.
Councilmembers Absent: Murdock (excused).
Others Present: Craig R. Nealis, City Manager.
Michael Jenkins, City Attorney.
Lola Ungar, Principal Planner.
Marilyn Kern, Deputy City Clerk.
Lt. Ray Gonzales, 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 August 8, 1994.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b.
Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C.
Financial Statement for the Month of July, 1994.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
d.
California Water Service Company Advice Letter No. 1356 regarding revised
tariff schedules.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
e.
California Water Service Company Advice Letter No. 1357 regarding revised
tariff schedules.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
f.
Correspondence from Browning-Ferris Industries regarding recovered
recyclable material.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
g.
Report from Computer Consultant Ron Osborne recommending design and
installation of City's computer networking system.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
h.
Report regarding purchase of computer equipment for Deputy City Clerk's
work station.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
i.
Report regarding the City's efforts maintain a public telephone at the tennis
courts.
RECOMMENDATION. Receive and file.
Councilmember Lay moved approval of the recommendations contained in the Consent
Calendar. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Heinsheimer ordered that New Business Items be taken out
of agenda order.
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NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS AND THE SPCA FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report explaining the cost scenario change
requested by the SPCA.
Hearing no discussion on this matter, Councilmember Lay moved that the City Council
adopt Resolution No. 747 adopting an agreement between the City and the SPCA for
animal control services. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
Mayor Heinsheimer noted Councilmember Pernell's arrival at 7:35 p.m. and provided
him with an overview of what action had been taken during the meeting so far.
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR A JOINT MEETING OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION AND THE ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Heinsheimer continued consideration of a joint meeting of
the Planning Commission and the Rolling Hills Community Association Architectural
Committee to the Joint Study Session to be held on Monday, August 30, 1994, to allow for
the Planning Commissioner's input regarding this proposed meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF EXPANDING THE ROLLING HILLS WILDLIFE
PRESERVATION COMMITTEE FROM SEVEN TO NINE MEMBERS.
Wildlife Preservation Committee Chair Roger Sommer presented the Committee's
request to increase its membership from seven to nine members. Chair Sommer stated
that this increase is requested due to the number of projects that the Committee has
planned for the upcoming year and their need for more manpower to complete them.
Committee Member Arvel Witte explained the criteria for membership.
Discussion ensued regarding the request and the process for advertising for Committee
vacancies. Hearing no objection, Mayor Heinsheimer directed staff to proceed with proper
notification relative to two vacancies on the Wildlife Preservation Committee. Wildlife
Preservation Committee Liaison/ Councilmember Jody Murdock was directed to
coordinate recruitment efforts and report back to the City Council.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
ZONING CASE NO. 515
MR. MURRAY SMITH, 10 UPPER BLACKWATER CANYON ROAD (LOT 84-2-RH)
RESOLUTION NO. 94-19: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT THE
ENCROACHMENT OF A PORTION OF A PROPOSED RESIDENCE INTO THE
FRONT YARD SETBACK AND GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN
ZONING CASE NO. 515.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. In response to Mayor Heinsheimer, City
Manger Nealis indicated that Resolution No. 94-19 was unanimously approved by the
Planning Commission. Hearing no further comments and hearing no objection, Mayor
Heinsheimer ordered that Planning Commission Resolution No. 94-19 be received and
filed.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued
ZONING CASE NO. 510A
MR. DAVID T. CHRISTENSEN, 9 OPEN BRAND ROAD (LOT 114 -EF)
APPEAL OF A PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT TO REPLACE A STABLE STRUCTURE WITH A GUEST HOUSE AND A
PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL
FOR A GUEST HOUSE.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Mayor Heinsheimer noted
Councilmember Murdock's interest in this case and indicated that in her absence this
evening, the City Council would consider testimony relative to this case and provide
Councilmember Murdock with audio tapes for her review and continue the public hearing
to September 12, 1994, for her input.
Mayor Heinsheimer opened the public hearing and called for testimony.
• Mr. Dave Christensen, Applicant, indicated that he is anxious to complete the
application process for the improvements to his property. Mr. Christensen stated
that his neighbor objects to the structure, which he proposes to replace with a guest
house, remaining as a stable due to posibility of the smell and flies generated by
horses. Mr. Christensen also stated that no one came forward to object to his
proposed plan during the Planning Commission public hearing process and that it
has been approved by the Planning Commission. He further stated that it makes
sense to him that a future stable and corral be located on pad number three, since it
is located away from residential structures.
Mayor Heinsheimer indicated that the concerns raised by the City Council relative to this
-proposal are access to the proposed future stable and corral area on pad number three and
the assurance that this lot would remain a horse lot in the future. Councilmembers
discussed various methods proposed by the applicant for accessing the stable area on lot
number three and the steepness of the property.
In response to the applicant's concern regarding the keeping of horses versus his request
for a guest house, Councilmember Lay explained that horsekeeping properties are
consistent with the City's rural nature and that guest houses require a Conditional Use
Permit. Councilmember Lay further stated that some properties in the City can
accommodate both whereas others cannot. Councilmember Pernell added that the
presence on horses in the community have contributed to its rural character which is
enjoyed by those who choose to live in the City.
Hearing no further comments and hearing no objection, Mayor Heinsheimer continued
the public hearing to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held
on Monday, September 12, 1994.
PUBLIC HEARINGS -None.
OLD BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 748: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 21400, SUBDIVISION NO. 82, A REQUEST TO
SUBDIVIDE A 7.826 ACRE EXISTING LOT THAT HAS ONE RESIDENTIAL UNIT
INTO 3 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS FRONTING THE WEST SIDE OF
PINE TREE LANE IN ZONING CASE NO. 512. MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM
HASSOLDT, 10 PINE TREE LANE (LOT 85-RH).
Councilmember Lay moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 748 as amended to
reflect the condition that certain overhead utility lines also be placed underground. Mayor
Pro Tem Pernell seconded the motion which carried unanimously (4-0-1).
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OPEN AGENDA APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
• Mr. Jim Lissner, 2715 El Oeste, Hermosa Beach, California, presented a request that
the City Council support efforts in lobbying the FAA regarding minimum altitudes
for helicopters. Mayor Heinsheimer indicated that if any Councilmembers are
interested in this effort, they are encouraged to individually express their opinion to
the FAA.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
• Mayor Pro Tem Pernell reported that he has observed mountain bikes in the
vicinity of horse trails. City Manager Nealis indicated that he would notify the
Sheriff's Department of this activity and have the trail bike patrol to respond to this
situation.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
A. STATUS REPORT REGARDING SENATE BILL NO. 1839.
B. STATUS REPORT REGARDING ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 1680.
C. STATUS REPORT REGARDING ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 2414.
City Manager Nealis provided the City Council with written staff reports relative to the
status of these bills currently before the State legislature.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Heinsheimer adjourned the
meeting at 8:33 p.m. to a Joint Meeting of the City Council, Planning Commission and
Traffic Commission to he held on Monday, August 29, 1994, at 7:30 p.m., in the City
Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
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Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn L. K rn
Deputy City Clerk