5/22/1995MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
MAY 22,1995
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by
Mayor 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: Heinsheimer, Hill, Mayor Pro Tem Murdock and Mayor
Pernell.
Councilmembers Absent: Lay (excused).
Others Present: Craig R. Nealis, City Manager.
Michael Jenkins, City Attorney.
Lola Ungar, Principal Planner.
Captain Beth Dickinson, 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 May 8, 1995.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Financial Statement for the month of April, 1995.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
d. Southern California Edison Notice of Filing --Possible Revenue Increase Due
to Construction of Transmission Line to Serve Independent Power Producers
(Application No. 89-03-026).
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
e. Southern California Edison Notice of Filing Application --Proposed Revenue
Increase Due to 1995 Demand -Side Management Earnings Claim (Application
No. 95-04-038).
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
f. Southern California Gas Company Notice to Customers of Proposed Rate
Increase (Application No. 95-04-050).
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
g. Status report regarding Senate Bill No. 1073 (Costa), Senate Bill No. 936
(Campbell) and Senate Bill No. 11 (Ayala).
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
h. Correspondence from Browning-Ferris Industries regarding recovered
recyclable material.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
Mayor Pro Tem Murdock requested that item 3-d be removed from the Consent Calendar
for further clarification.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the remaining
recommendations contained in the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Hill seconded the
motion which carried unanimously. Staff was directed to obtain further clarification from
Southern California Edison relative to their Notice of Filing --Possible Revenue Increase
Due to Construction of Transmission Line to Serve Independent Power Producers
(Application No. 89-03-026).
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PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
RESOLUTION NO. 95-7: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO PLANNING
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 94-23 AND GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW
APPROVAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
IN ZONING CASE NO. 516A.
MR. AND MRS. DAVID TABAH, 12 OUTRIDER ROAD (LOT 74 -EF)
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining Planning Commission action
relative to Zoning Case No. 516A. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Pernell called for a
motion.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council receive and file Resolution
No. 95-7. Mayor Pro Tem Murdock seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 95-9: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RIDING RING AND APPROVING
A REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW
STABLE AND CORRAL THAT REQUIRES GRADING IN ZONING CASE NO. 525.
MR. AND MRS. GARY FOURNIER, 30 CREST ROAD EAST (LOT 57 -D -MS)
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining Planning Commission action
relative to Zoning Case 525. Councilmember Heinsheimer stated that he will abstain from
consideration of Zoning Case No. 525 since his wife is an employee a firm that is involved
in this project. Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Pernell called for a motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Murdock moved that the City Council receive and file Resolution No. 95-
9. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which carried unanimously
(Councilmember Heinsheimer abstained).
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 252: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS REQUIRING VEHICULAR ACCESS TO STABLES AND BARNS AND
AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. (FIRST
READING AND INTRODUCTION)
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report which responds to the concerns raised at the
May 8, 1995, public hearing. City Manager Nealis pointed out that two alternatives to the
proposed Ordinance are included with the agenda materials and that a chart has been
prepared by staff comparing the two versions of the Ordinance.
Mayor Pernell opened the public hearing and called for testimony.
• Mr. Bert Balch, 6 Hackamore Road, queried the Council on various sections of the
Municipal Code relative to stables and corrals and motorized vehicles on Rolling Hills
Community Association easements. Mr. Balch stated his concern that the proposed
Ordinance will prohibit him and possibly other property owners in the City from
building or making improvements to stables and barns.
In response to Mr. Balch, Mayor Pernell explained that easements are under the
jurisdiction of the Rolling Hills Community Association and cannot be regulated by the
City Council. City Manager Nealis stated that he received a verbal response from the
Manager of the Rolling Hills Community Association indicating that the Association
allows access to properties through easements, but not from multiple easements, for
example, through a canyon and rejoining a street from an adjoining property easement.
Councilmember Hill explained that the Association Manager further explained to him
that, in such cases, the Association may be sympathetic to equestrian problems, should a
hardship be shown.
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Councilmembers discussed that Alternative Version 1 makes clear that the vehicular
access requirements would apply to any stable or corral that is constructed whether or not
that construction was in connection with a Site Plan Review application and that
Alternative Version 2 does not requ re%a'? new`,`stable and corral to have a vehicular
accessway in compliance with the new standards unless the property is otherwise subject to
a Site Plan Review application in connection with additional construction.
The City Council discussed various aspects of the proposed Ordinance and its impact on
horsekeeping properties in the City. Councilmembers also discussed its compatibility with
the Rolling Hills Community Association's Building Regulations. .
Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Pernell closed the public hearing and called for a
motion.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council waive further reading and
introduce Version No. 2 of Ordinance No. 252. Mayor Pro Tem Murdock seconded the
motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Murdock stated that she would rather see this Ordinance pertain to all
barns and stables in the City.
City Attorney Jenkins suggested that a flyer be prepared to notify land use applicants about
the access requirements in the proposed Ordinance. Councilmembers concurred and staff
was directed to prepare such a flyer.
After discussion, the motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Hill, Mayor Pro Tem Murdock and Mayor
Pernell.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Lay.
ABSTAIN: None.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
OLD BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 761: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.
22334, SUBDIVISION NO. 83, A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE A 6.16 ACRE EXISTING
LOT THAT HAS ONE RESIDENTIAL UNIT INTO 2 SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL LOTS FRONTING THE EAST SIDE OF PINE TREE LANE IN
ZONING CASE NO. 449A.
DR. AND MRS. ROBERT SMITH, 7 PINE TREE LANE (LOT 86-RH)
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Pernell
called for a motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Murdock moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 761.
Councilmember Heinsheimer seconded the motion which carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Hill, Mayor Pro Tem Murdock and Mayor
Pernell.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Lay.
ABSTAIN: None.
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CONSIDERATION OF 1995-96 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and reported that a worksheet prepared by
Mayor Pernell has been placed before each Councilmember.
Mayor Pernell announced the following Committee Assignments: California Contract
Cities Association, Lay -Delegate, Pernell-Alternate; Southern California Association of
Governments, Pernell-Delegate, Lay -Alternate; Los Angeles County Sanitation District No.
5, Pernell-Delegate, Murdock -Alternate; League of California Cities, Lay -Delegate, Hill -
Alternate; City Selection Committee (LOCC), Heinsheimer-Delegate, Murdock -Alternate;
South Bay Cities Association of Governments, Hill -Delegate, Heinsheimer-Alternate;
Vector Control District Representative, Mrs. Ginny Leeuwenburgh; Peninsula Regional
Law Enforcement Committee, Pernell/Murdock-Delegates; South Bay Juvenile Diversion
Hill/Heinsheimer-Delegates; Peninsula Cities Mayors' Committee, Pernell-Delegate,
Murdock -Alternate; Peninsula Geotechnical Task Force, Heinsheimer/Hill-Delegates;
West Basin Water Association, Lay -Delegate, Heinsheimer-Alternate; Personnel
Subcommittee, Lay/Murdock; Finance/Budget Subcommittee, Heinsheimer/Lay;
City/School Liaison, Murdock; Planning Commission Liaison, Heinsheimer; Emergency
Services/Disaster Preparedness Committee, Heinsheimer/Hill; Tennis Club Liaison,
Pernell; Caballeros Liaison, Lay; Wildlife Preservation Committee Liaison, Hill; Insurance
Committee, Pernell; Women's Community Club Liaison, Murdock; Traffic Commission,
Hill; Solid Waste/Recycling Subcommittee, Hill/Lay; and City/ Association Liaison,
Murdock.
NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO. 253: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
ESTABLISHING TERMS OF OFFICE FOR MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Pernell
called for a motion.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council waive further reading and
introduce Ordinance No. 253. Mayor Pro Tem Murdock seconded the motion which
carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF THE GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY AND THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES.
RESOLUTION NO. 762: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING THE GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AND THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. In response to Mayor Pernell, City Manager
Nealis reported that information regarding the Liability Trust Fund as been added which is
in compliance with the Liability Joint Indemnity Agreement that the City currently
operates under for law enforcement services. City Attorney Jenkins reported that he has
reviewed the Agreement. Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Pernell called for a
motion.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 762.
Mayor Pro Tem Murdock seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
• Mayor Pernell reported on his attendance at the California Contract Cities Annual
Seminar and the Los Angeles County Sanitation District Board of Directors Meeting.
• Mayor Pernell suggested that a volunteer recognition event be established.
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MATTERS FROM STAFFu n4 _ gas
• Captain Beth Dickinson, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, reported on an
upcoming City Councilmember Academy being sponsored by the Department.
• City Manager Nealis reported on the State Budget, the Disaster Preparedness
Committee Meeting, the First Annual Caballeros Horse Fair and Dedication of the
Native Plant Demonstration Garden. City Manager Nealis also reported that the
Wildlife Preservation Committee will host the first in a series of Wildlife Awareness
Meetings on Thursday, May 25, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
RECESS
Mayor Pernell announced that the City Council would recess for five minutes and
reconvene in closed session.
CLOSED SESSION
LABOR NEGOTIATIONS
G.C. 54957.6
Title: City Manager
At 8:30 p.m., a closed session of the City Council was conducted for the purpose of
discussing the sixth amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement.
RECONVENE
Mayor Pernell reconvened the meeting at 8:55 p.m. and stated that no action was taken in
closed session.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
CONSIDERATION OF SIXTH AMENDMENT TO THE CITY MANAGER
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the sixth amendment
to the City Manager Employment Agreement as amended. Councilmember Hill seconded
the motion which carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Hill, Mayor Pro Tem Murdock and Mayor
Pernell.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Lay.
ABSTAIN: None.
ADTOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Pernell adjourned the meeting
at 9:00 p.m., to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held on
Monday, June 12, 1995, in the City Council Chambers, at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend
Road, Rolling Hills, California.
Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn L. Kern
Deputy City Clerk
Anvrove
Pernell, P.D.S.
Mayor
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