3/13/1995MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
MARCH 13,1995
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., in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2
Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Hill, Lay, Murdock, and 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.
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 February 27, 1995.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Annual Financial Statement for FY 1993-94.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
d. Correspondence from the Palos Verdes Peninsula Public Access Cable
Television Committee regarding City of Rolling Hills representation on the
Committee.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file/provide direction.
e. Status report regarding Senate Bill No. 11 (Ayala).
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
Councilmember Murdock moved approval of the recommendations contained in the
Consent Calendar. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
RESOLUTION NO. 95-3: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A
VARIANCE TO ENCROACH INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK TO
CONSTRUCT A RETAINING WALL, GRANTING A VARIANCE TO
ENCROACH INTO THE FRONT YARD TO CONSTRUCT A CORRAL AND
ANIMAL SHELTERS, GRANTING APPROVAL FOR A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR A POOL CABANA, AND GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW
APPROVAL OF SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS TO AN EXISTING
RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE IN ZONING CASE NO. 524.
Mrs. Doris Beiler-Hozumi, 7 Lower Blackwater Canyon Road (Lot 83-RH)
Principal Planner Ungar presented the staff report outlining Planning Commission actions
relative to Zoning Case No. 524. Councilmembers discussed the testimony from residents
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who expressed concern for this proposed project. Principal Planner Ungar reported that
most residents in the area that testified were concerned with the animals that the applicant
proposes to keep on the property.
Councilmember Murdock expressed concern that the applicant has indicated on the list of
proposed animals that she would like to keep four dogs. Councilmember Murdock stated
that according to the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, residents are only allowed to keep
three dogs. City Manager Nealis explained that conditions are contained in the Resolution
for the applicant's adherence to Title 6 of the of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code relating
to animals and indicated that staff will prepare correspondence to the applicant explaining
that only three dogs are allowed to be kept on properties in the City.
In response to Councilmember Lay, Principal Planner Ungar explained that Section 16
(AA) of Resolution 95-3 ensures that any future development on the property must come
before the Planning Commission.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Pernell, Principal Planner Ungar explained methods used
by staff to ensure that all conditions of a Resolution are adhered to. Hearing no further
discussion and hearing no objection, Mayor Pro Tem Pernell ordered that Resolution No.
95-3 be received and filed.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
CONSIDERATION OF EXPANDED RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRAFFIC
COMMISSION.
Councilmember Hill requested that this item be continued to the next meeting of the City
Council.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Pro Tem Pernell continued this item to the Joint City
Council, Planning Commission and Traffic Commission Meeting to be held on Monday,
March 27, 1995.
PUBLIC HEARINGS -Continued
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 introduced the item and indicated that a letter explaining that the 4
foot wide trail was designed with a maximum gradient of 25%, from the applicant's
representative, Kugler Surveying and Mapping, has been placed before the Council this
evening. City Manager Nealis reported that the applicant has indicated that he intends to
actually build the stable on the lower pad and that his presentation this evening is not just
an exercise to demonstrate access to a proposed stable. City Manager Nealis further
reported that the President of the Caballeros Club reviewed the applicant's plans and
indicated that access to the lower pad where the applicant proposes to build a stable would
be difficult, but could be accomplished.
Principal Planner Ungar presented the staff report outlining the City Council's previous
discussion regarding the proposed improvements in Zoning Case No. 510A. Mayor Pro
Tem Pernell called for testimony.
Councilmembers discussed the proposed access to the proposed stable site and the grade
percentages of the proposed trail. Councilmember Hill indicated that he feels that the plan
presented by the applicant this evening alleviates Mr. Christensen's neighbors' concerns
regarding a stable being so close to their property, and the City Council's concerns
regarding access to the proposed stable location.
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Councilmember Murdock stated that it is her understanding that the applicant intends to
build the stable on the property and requested that conditions be added to ensure that a
stable is constructed. Mayor Pro Tem,-Perr ell requested that conditions be added to ensue
that the four foot wide trail to the proposed stable site be permanent. Mr. Christensen
explained that he intends to support the trail with stacked Palos Verdes stone.
Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Pernell closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Lay moved that the City Council approve a Conditional Use Permit to
replace a stable structure with a guest house and approval of Site Plan Review for a guest
house in Zoning Case No. 510A as indicated in Planning Commission Resolution No. 94-
17 with the added conditions that (1) the four foot wide access trail and stable be
constructed as presented on the plans and (2) erosion control and construction measures be
instituted to ensure the trail's permanency. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion
which carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Hill, Lay, Murdock and Mayor Pro Tem Pernell.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Heinsheimer.
ABSTAIN: None.
Staff was directed to prepare a Resolution memorializing this action.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCE NO. 251: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
ESTABLISHING THE AUTHORITY AND PROCEDURES FOR ZONE CLEARANCE
OF CERTAIN USES AND STRUCTURES, PROVIDING FOR CITY MANAGER
REVIEW OF NON-COMMERCIAL RADIO ANTENNAS AND SMALL SATELLITE
ANTENNAS, AND AMENDING THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Mayor Pro Tem Pernell opened the public
hearing and called for testimony. Hearing none, Mayor Pro Tem Pernell closed the public
hearing and called for a motion.
Councilmember Murdock moved that the City Council waive further reading and adopt
Ordinance No. 251. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF REPORT REGARDING AN EMERGENCY GENERATOR
SYSTEM.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the proposed procurement of an
emergency generator system for City Hall. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Pernell, City
Manager Nealis stated that with regular maintenance, emergency generator systems will
last for many years since they are only used in emergency situations. Councilmembers
discussed the size and proposed location for the emergency generator. City Manager Nealis
reported that staff will research the costs for a maintenance agreement for the generator.
Councilmember Hill indicated that the proposed generator is a top quality generator with
very few hours of service.
Discussion ensued regarding the electrical modifications that would need to be made in
order for the generator to service the needs of City Hall during an emergency. Further
discussion ensued regarding the Roiling Hills Community Association's ability to hook-up
to the generator should they desire to do so in the future. Councilmembers discussed the
storage of the generator until electrical modifications are completed at City Hall.
City Manager Nealis indicated the City Council may wish to continue consideration of this
item to allow staff time to research maintenance costs, electrical modification costs and
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feed back regarding Rolling Hills Community Association interest in sharing the generator
and willingness to store the generator until the electrical modifications are made.
In response to City Treasurer Courtright, City Manager Nealis explained the FY 1994-95
budget contains a total of $13,000 for the procurement of an emergency generator system.
He indicated that if this equipment is purchased and also installed this fiscal year, staff will
need to prepare a report to the City Council for authorization to exceed the adopted budget
allocation. City Manager Nealis indicated that it is likely that the installation of this
system may not take place until FY 1995-96 and that sufficient funds are provided in the FY
1994-95 budget for procurement.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Pro Tem Pernell continued consideration of the procurement
of an emergency generator system to the City Council meeting scheduled for April 10, 1995.
Staff was directed to obtain costs for maintenance of the system. Councilmember
Murdock, Liaison to the Rolling Hills Community Association, was directed to discuss this
matter with the President of the Board of Directors of the Community Association.
OPEN AGENDA APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
None.
OLD BUSINESS- Continued
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL FROM MAC SOLUTIONS RELATIVE TO
ESTABLISHMENT OF PARALLEL PLANNING APPLICATION PROJECT.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report explaining the proposal from Mac Solutions
to establish a parallel planning application project.
Councilmembers discussed the costs associated with the proposal and the three-
dimensional modeling capabilities of the system. In response to Councilmember Hill, City
Manger Nealis reported that an estimate on how long before the system will be fully
operational cannot be made at this time due to expansive geographical data on properties
in the City that must be loaded into the system. He indicated that it is hoped that this can
be accomplished as property owners apply for land use applications. City Manager Nealis
reported that future parallel projects will cost an estimated $600.00 and the plan for the
future of this project is to reduce the amount of paperwork and time to complete the
planning application process. Discussion ensued regarding applicants' representatives
being able to submit projects on disks in the future.
Councilmember Hill moved that the City Council approve the proposal from Mac
Solutions for a Parallel Planning Application Project in an amount not to exceed $1,200.
Councilmember Murdock seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
(1) CONSIDERATION OF PARTICIPATION IN AND APPOINTMENT OF A
DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE TO THE SOUTH BAY COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS. 2)RESOLUTION NO. 756: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING THAT CERTAIN JOINT
POWERS AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING A "SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS," AND APPROVING BYLAWS FOR THE SAME.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the formation of the South Bay
Council of Governments. In response to Councilmember Lay, City Manager Nealis
indicated that provisions are incorporated into the Agreement allowing Cities to withdraw
from the Council.
Councilmember Murdock moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 756.
Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Hearing no
objection, Mayor Pro Tem Pernell appointed Councilmember Lay as the Delegate to the
South Bay Cities Council of Governments and Councilmember Hill as the Alternate.
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RESOLUTION NO. 757: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR BICYCLE AND/OR
PEDESTRIAN FUNDS UNDER ,SB,.821,:
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City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Pro Tem
Pernell called for a motion.
Councilmember Lay moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 757.
Councilmember Murdock seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
• Councilmember Murdock expressed concern for unfunded mandates imposed on the
City by the State and Federal Governments and stated that the City Council should
vigorously protest these mandates.
• Mayor Pro Tem Pernell reported on his attendance at an informative session on
alternative transportation sources held at the Southern California Association of
Governments General Assembly Business Sessions on March 3-5, 1995.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
• City Manager reported on storm related problems that occurred over the weekend.
• City Manager Nealis also requested that if any Councilmembers have suggestions as to
topics for the Joint City Council, Planning Commission and Traffic Commission
meeting to please let him know.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.,
ADTOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Pro Tem Pernell adjourned the
meeting at 8:55 p.m. in memory of Robert E. Ryan, former Mayor and Councilmember of
the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. The meeting was adjourned to the next regularly
scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday, March 27, 1995, for the
purpose of conducting a joint meeting with the Planning and Traffic Commissions.
Respectfully submitted,
MarilynKn
Deputy City Clerk
Approved,
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