2/14/1995MINUTES OF AN
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
FEBRUARY 14, 1995
CALL TO ORDER
An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by
Councilmember Murdock at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend
Road, Rolling Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Hill, Lay and Murdock.
Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Heinsheimer (excused).
Mayor Pro Tem Pernell (excused).
Others Present: Craig R. Nealis, City Manager.
Larry Courtright, City Treasurer.
Lola Ungar Principal Planner.
Marilyn Kern, Deputy City Clerk.
Lata Thakar, District Engineer, Los Angeles County
Department of Building and Safety.
Battalion Chief Gordon Pearson, Los Angeles County
Fire Department.
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 - Adjourned Regular Meeting of January 20, 1995.
b. Minutes - Regular Meeting of January 23, 1995.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
d. Correspondence from California Water Service Company regarding Advice Letter No.
1384, Department of Health Services Office of Drinking Water Fees, which has been
submitted, to the California Public Utilities Commission for approval.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
e. Correspondence from Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County regarding recycling green
waste as landfill cover/ AB 939 credit.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
f. Correspondence from Southern California Association of Governments regarding
Resolution supporting the continued operations of the Long Beach Naval Shipyard and
other Southern California military facilities.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
g. Status of disaster preparedness in the City of Rolling Hills.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
Councilmember Lay moved approval of the recommendations contained in the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
PRESENTATION OF A PLAQUE TO THE HONORABLE STEVEN KUYKENDALL IN
APPRECIATION FOR DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE ON THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY
COUNCIL AND CONTINUED SERVICE AS ASSEMBLY MEMBER, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
54TH DISTRICT.
Councilmember Murdock presented a plaque to Field Representative Mr. Gordon Teuber, Jr. for
Assemblymember Steven Kuykendall in appreciation for his dedicated public service on the Rancho
Palos Verdes City Council and for his continued service representing the 54th Assembly District of the
State of California.
Mr. Teuber thanked the Council on behalf of Assemblymember Kuykendall and stated that the
Assemblymember stands ready to assist the City with any needs or concerns that the City may have.
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PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
CONSIDERATION OF EXPANDED RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the Traffic Commission action relative to this
item.
Los Angeles County Fire Department Battalion Chief Gordon Pearson stated that he was present to
answer any questions relative to the County Fire Code adopted by the City of Rolling Hills. He stated
that due to the length of some of the driveways in the City, that some are considered access roads. He
further stated that the Code requires 20 feet in width, clear to the sky, for access of Fire Department
equipment to properties. However, Battalion Chief Pearson indicated that specific properties are
sometimes permitted to implement mitigation factors such as turn-arounds, structure sprinklers, etc.,
which will allow a driveway to be less than 20 feet in width.
Councilmember Lay commented that one of the Planning Commission's responsibilities is to
minimize development on a particular lot and to try to maintain a rural environment in the City. He
stated that in certain instances there may be a need to expand widths of driveways, however that the
desire to make driveways wider for parking is directly in conflict with the Planning Commissions
desire to make properties less developed and the General Plan.
Councilmember Hill stated that the Traffic Commission expressed concerns relative to the City's
liability associated with emergency access to driveways which are less than 20 feet in width.
Councilmember Hill also stated that the Traffic Commission also expressed concerns about safety and
vehicles parking on the street in certain areas of the City. He explained that when vehicles are parked
in these areas they are oftentimes parked in an unsafe manner. He further stated that a 20 foot wide
driveway in these areas would alleviate this situation as well as provide better access for emergency
equipment.
Councilmember Lay stated that the Planning Commission is receptive to the recommendations of the
Traffic Commission relative to driveways and that when reviewing, the cases before them, the
Planning Commission ensures that driveways meet the requirements of the Fire Department.
In response to Councilmember Murdock, City Manager Nealis stated that the expansion of duties of the
Traffic Commission requires an amendment to the Municipal Code.
Councilmember Lay expressed concern that a conflict of duties between Commissions would not
healthy for the City. He stated that he feels that the Planning Commission should be sensitive to the
input and recommendations of the Traffic Commission relative to issues presently under their
purview however, that the ultimate responsibility relative to land use decisions should lie with the
Planning Commission.
Councilmember Hill stated that the Traffic Commission's approach to the expansion of their duties
relative to driveway widths was purely for safety. Councilmember Murdock indicated that she feels
that since the Planning Commission and Traffic Commission are aware of this issue, that they will be
sensitive to the concerns of one another and there would not be a need to amend the Municipal Code.
Councilmember Lay requested that staff relay the previous discussions to the Planning Commission.
Councilmember Hill requested that this item be continued so that the input of Mayor Heinsheimer
and Mayor Pro Tem Pernell could be heard relative to this issue.
Hearing no objection, Councilmember Murdock continued consideration of expanded responsibilities
of the Traffic Commission to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held on
Monday, February 27, 1995.
CONSIDERATION OF A REPORT REGARDING TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDED
APPROVAL OF A REQUEST FROM THE PALOS VERDES WOMEN'S CLUB TO CONDUCT A
GARDEN TOUR AT 35 CREST ROAD WEST.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Hearing no discussion, Councilmember Murdock
called for a motion.
Councilmember Lay moved that the City Council approve the recommendation of the Traffic
Commission that the Palos Verdes Women's Club be authorized to conduct a Garden Tour at 35 Crest
Road West on April 25, 1995. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS -Continueda:-
ZONING CASE NO. 510A
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 SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A GUEST HOUSE.
MR. DAVID T. CHRISTENSEN, 9 OPEN BRAND ROAD (LOT 114 -EF)
City Manager Nealis stated that the applicant has consented to a continuance of this item so that it may
be considered when all Councilmembers are present.
Councilmember Murdock opened the continued public hearing and called for testimony. Based on
comments from staff, and hearing no objection, Councilmember Murdock continued the public
hearing to the regularly scheduled City Council meeting to be held on Monday, March 13, 1995.
OLD BUSINESS
ZONING CASE NO. 505A.
MR. JOHN Z. BLAZEVICH, 1 BUGGY WHIP DRIVE (LOT 176 -A -MS AND A PORTION OF LOT
176 MS)
RESOLUTION NO. 754: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS APPROVING A REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A TENNIS COURT AND APPROVING A REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN
REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AND OTHER
IMPROVEMENTS TO REPLACE AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AND EXISTING
TENNIS COURT IN ZONING CASE NO. 505A.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report.
Councilmember Lay moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 754. Councilmember Hill
seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF A CLAIM SUBMITTED BY SYLVIA MARTIN, 17 CABALLEROS ROAD,
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Hearing no discussion, Councilmember Murdock
called for a motion.
Councilmember Hill moved that the City Council reject the claim submitted by Sylvia Martin.
Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF A JOINT MEETING WITH CITY COMMISSIONS.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Hearing no objection, Councilmember Murdock
continued consideration of a joint meeting with City Commissions to the next regularly scheduled
meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday, February 27, 1995.
CONSIDERATION OF A REPORT REGARDING MONUMENT MEASUREMENTS IN THE
FLYING TRIANGLE.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. In response to Councilmember Murdock, City Manager
Nealis indicated that in light of the recent rains, the City's geologist, Art Keene, has indicated that the
measurements should be taken in June or early July, 1995.
Councilmember Hill stated that he would like for the City to discuss the plans for GPS measurement
with Rancho Palos Verdes Mayor Lee Byrd. Councilmembers concurred that combining efforts with
the GPS measurement system currently being used in Rancho Palos Verdes will benefit both cities.
Councilmember Lay moved that the City Council approve the monument measurements in the Flying
Triangle. Staff was directed to further investigate the possibility of providing these measurements
using the GPS system that is currently being used to measure land movement in the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes and to prepare a report regarding the findings for City Council review.
OPEN AGENDA APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
None.
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MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Murdock reported on the use of green waste as landfill cover.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
None.
13. MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Councilmember Murdock adjourned the meeting
at 8:00 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday, February
27, 1995, in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn L. K'qrn
Deputy City Clerk
Approved,
JodyMur ck
Councilmember
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