10/24/1994 MINUTES OF A �
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY_COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
OCTOBER 24, 1994
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by
Mayor Pro Tem Pernell at 7:30 p.m., on Monday, October 24, 1994, in the City Council
Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
- ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Hill, Lay, Murdock, Mayor Pro Tem Pernell.
Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Heinsheimer (excused).
Others Present: Craig R. Nealis, City Manager.
Larry Courtright, City Treasurer.
Lola Ungar, Principal Planner.
Marilyn Kern, Deputy City Clerk.
Captain Herb Pettus, Los Angeles County
Sheriff's Department, Lomita Station.
Steve Fowler, General Manager, Times Mirror
Cable Television of Palos Verdes Peninsula, Inc.
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 - Regular Meeting of October 10, 1994.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
c. Financial Statement for the month of September.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
Councilmember Murdock moved approval of the recommendations contained in the
Consent Calendar. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
PRESENTATION OF A PLAQUE TO FORMER LOMITA STATION SERGEANT
JAMES MILLER FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE CITY
OF ROLLING HILLS.
Mayor Pro Tem Pernell presented a plaque to Sergeant James Miller highlighting his
service to the Lomita Station and the City of Rolling Hills.
PRESENTATION OF A PLAQUE TO FORMER LOMITA STATION SERGEANT
THOMAS THOMAS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS.
Councilmember Murdock presented a plaque to Sergeant Thomas Thomas highlighting
his service to the Lomita Station and his work on the Regional Law Enforcement
Committee.
PRESENTATION BY MRS. TESS LINDGREN OF A PROCLAMATION TO THE
CITY COUNCIL COMMEMORATING THE UNITED NATIONS 50TH
ANNIVERSARY.
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Mrs. Tess Lindgren, United Nations Consultant for the League of Women Voters of the
Palos Verdes Peninsula presented a Proclamation commemorating the United Nations'
Fiftieth Anniversary. Mrs. Lindgren also encouraged the Council's participation in
community events involving the League of Women Voters' Model United Nations
Group.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
ZONING CASE NO. 517
RESOLUTION NO. 94-22: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
GRANTING A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK
TO CONSTRUCT A WORKSHOP ADDITION, GRANTING A VARIANCE TO -
ENCROACH INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK TO CONSTRUCT A GARDEN
WALL, AND GRANTING A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH INTO THE SIDE YARD
SETBACK TO CONSTRUCT A GARDEN WALL AND PAINTED WOOD FENCE IN
ZONING CASE NO. 517. �
MR. AND MRS. YALE GIESZL, 5 FLYING MANE ROAD (LOT 50-SF)
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the Planning Commission's
action relative to Zoning Case No. 517. Mayor Pro Tem Pernell indicated that this
property is in close proximity to his residence and stated that the proposed improvements
do not pose an economic impact on his property.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Pro Tem Pernell ordered that Planning Commission
Resolution No. 94-22 be received and filed.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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 and the applicants request that Zoning Case
No. 510A be continued.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Pro Tem Pernell continued the public hearing, at the
applicant's request, to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council.
B. (1) CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM TIMES
MIRROR CABLE TELEVISION OF PALOS VERDES
PENINSULA, INC., FOR APPROVAL OF ITS INTENTION TO
MERGE ITS CABLE TELEVISION HOLDINGS WITH COX
CABLE.
(2) RESOLUTION NO. 752: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING THE
MERGER OF TIMES MIRROR CABLE TELEVISION OF PALOS
VERDES, INC. (FRANCHISEE") AND THE TIMES MIRROR TO
COX CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and introduced Mr. Steve Fowler, General
Manager, Times Mirror Cable Television of Palos Verdes Peninsula, Inc.
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Mr. Fowler addressed the Council regarding Cox Cable Communications, Incorporated's
experience in the cable television industry. In response to Councilmember Pernell, Mr.
Fowler explained that there would be no change in service to the City due to this merger.
He further ex lained that more ro rain�min`��m�a��`-be offered b Cox Cable in the future.
P P g g Y`" Y
Councilmember Lay moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 752, approving the
merger of Times Mirror Cable Television of Palos Verdes, Inc. and the Times Mirror to
Cox Cable Communications, Inc.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
OPEN AGENDA APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
None.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
• In response to Councilmember Lay, City Manager Nealis reported that Southern
California Gas Company representatives explained that the work being done in the
easement, on Portuguese Bend Road, near 28 Portuguese Bend Road, is a cathodic
protection process which will prevent corrosion in Gas Company facilities in the area.
City Manager Nealis also indicated that Gas Company representatives stated that this
work will be completed by Wednesday, October 26, 1994.
• In response to Mayor Pro Tem Pernell, City Manager Nealis explained that the City's
striping contractor will complete their work on major thoroughfares in the City this
week. He reported that areas on Portuguese Bend Road that had been driven through
while still wet, were touched up by the contractor.
• Councilmember Murdock reported on the Sanitation Districts' October meeting. She
reported that two new Districts have joined the Joint Outfall Program. .
• Councilmember Murdock reported on the efforts of Culver City to form its own electric
power company. She �reported that she would keep the City Council apprised of Culver
City's efforts to form a Joint Powers Consortium of Cities in the South Bay to further
their efforts in this regard.
• Mayor Pro Tem Pernell reported that the Personnel Subcommittee was meeting on
Tuesday, October 25 at 7:30 a.m. to conduct interviews to fill vacancies on the Wildlife
Preservation Committee.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
• City Manager Nealis reported on correspondence dated October 24, 1994, received from
Mr. Eli Mitchell, 23 Georgeff Lane, concerning the minutes of the City Council Meeting
of October 10, 1994, relative to the testimony of SPCA Officer Helen Bozaz.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY �
None.
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AD)OURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Pro Tem Pernell adjourned the
meeting at 7:55 p.m., to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council scheduled
for Monday, November 14, 1994, at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2
Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
Respectfully submitted,
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Marilyn L. ern
Deputy City Clerk
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