8/14/1995MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OFiTHE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
AUGUST 14,1995
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, Lay, Mayor Pro Tem Murdock and
Mayor Pernell.
Councilmembers Absent: None.
Others Present: Craig R. Nealis, City Manager.
Larry Courtright, City Treasurer.
Lola Ungar, Principal Planner.
Marilyn L. Kern, Deputy City Clerk.
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 July 24, 1995.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Report regarding FY 1994-95 Budget Category Expenses.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
d. Consideration of authorization for staff to negotiate for a Planning
Department conference/ worktable.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
e. Correspondence from Browning-Ferris Industries regarding recovered
recyclable material.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
Mayor Pro Tem Murdock moved approval of the recommendations contained in the
Consent Calendar. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
RESOLUTION NO. 95-11: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DENYING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT THE
ENCROACHMENT OF A BEDROOM ADDITION INTO THE SIDE YARD SETBACK
AND GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
A HARD -SURFACED AREA TO BE USED FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES AT A
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 526.
MRS. FRANCES A. JOHNSON, 4 BUCKBOARD LANE (LOT 34 -A -GF)
Principal Planner Ungar provided an overview of the applicant's request and Planning
Commission action relative to Zoning Case No. 526.
Hearing no discussion and no objection, Mayor Pernell ordered that Planning
Commission Resolution No. 95-11 be received and filed.
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TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
RESOLUTION NO. 770: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING THE FY 95-96 CITYWIDE
REPLACEMENT OF TRAFFIC STRIPING AND PAVEMENT MARKING
CONTRACT TO ASAP SERVICES, INC. OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the Traffic Commission's
recommendation to award the FY 95-96 Citywide Replacement of Traffic Striping and
Pavement Marking Contract to the lowest bidder, ASAP Services, Inc. of San Bernardino,
California in an amount not to exceed $19,196.41. In response to Mayor Pernell,
Councilmember/Traffic Commission Chair Frank Hill reported that the Traffic
Commission recommendation was unanimous.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 770.
Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF A TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
RELATIVE TO A NEW DRIVEWAY ACCESS AT 1 WRANGLER ROAD (MARIN).
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the applicant's request and the
Traffic Commission's recommendations for the new driveway access at 1 Wrangler Road.
Councilmembers discussed the width of the new driveway access and the Traffic
Commission and Traffic Engineer recommendations for approval for the new driveway
access on Portuguese Bend Road.
Mayor Pro Tem Murdock expressed concern that emergency vehicles and others visiting
the property may become confused since the access to the new driveway is on Portuguese
Bend Road and the applicant's address is 1 Wrangler Road. In response to Mayor Pro Tem
Murdock's concerns, City Manager Nealis indicated that staff could communicate the
Council's concerns to the applicant and advise him of methods to ensure that his property
is identified in the most visible manner. In light of these concerns, Mayor Pernell
suggested that this item be continued.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Pernell so ordered and staff was directed to investigate
whether it would be beneficial for the applicant to consider an address change in
connection with the request since the driveway entrance to the property will now be on
Portuguese Bend Road. Staff was also asked to investigate the impact an address change
may have on setback lines within the property.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 250: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, APPENDIX J (GRAYWATER STANDARDS)
OF THE STATE PLUMBING CODE, 1994 EDITION, AND AMENDMENTS
THERETO, ADOPTING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY PLUMBING CODE, TITLE 28,
AND AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER
15.08 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Mayor Pernell opened the public hearing
and called for testimony. Hearing none, Mayor Pernell closed the public hearing and
called for a motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Murdock moved that the City Council waive further reading and adopt
Ordinance No. 250. Councilmember Heinsheimer seconded the motion which carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Heinsheimer, Hill, Lay, Mayor Pro Tem Murdock and Mayor
Pernell.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 254: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS ESTABLISHING REVISED STANDARDS FOR MAXIMUM DISTURBED
AREA AND AMENDING TITLE..17;,OF-,THE, ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
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City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Mayor Pernell opened the public hearing
and called for testimony. Hearing none, Mayor Pernell closed the public hearing and
called for a motion.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council waive further reading and
adopt Ordinance No. 254. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Heinsheimer, Hill, Lay, Mayor Pro Tem Murdock and Mayor
Pernell.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
OLD BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 771: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS ESTABLISHING MEMBERSHIPS AND PROVIDING
APPOINTMENTS TO THE ROLLING HILLS DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
COMMITTEE.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Councilmember Hill moved that the City
Council adopt Resolution No. 771. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which
carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY THE ROLLING HILLS TENNIS CLUB TO
IMPROVE THE AREA NORTH OF THE EXISTING GAZEBO.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and identified the various areas that the
Tennis Club proposes to improve. In response to Mayor Pernell, City Manager Nealis
stated that there will be no fiscal impact on the City. He explained that the Tennis Club has
not requested funding from the City for this project.
• Mr. Bob Kerr, President of the Rolling Hills Tennis Club, explained that the Tennis
Club would like to have a larger area to meet for their business and social gatherings.
In response to Mayor Pernell, Mr. Kerr stated that the Tennis Club has funds in their
budget to complete the hardscape phase of this project and that they plan to request
further monetary assistance from the Rolling Hills Community Association.
In response to Councilmember Heinsheimer, City Manager Nealis reported that this plan
will be presented to the Rolling Hills Community Association Architectural Committee
for review.
Mayor Pro Tem Murdock moved that the City Council approve the request by the Rolling
Hills Tennis Club to improve the area north of the existing gazebo as indicated on the
proposed plans, pending architectural approval by the Rolling Hills Community
Association. Councilmember Heinsheimer seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
• Dr. Dave Basque, 49 Eastfield Drive, addressed the City Council regarding his concerns
relative to the implementation of the new green waste and recycling collection
program on August 1, 1995.
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City Manager Nealis explained how this program was negotiated with BFI and the
difficulties experienced in the start up of the new programs. City Manager Nealis
reported that during the first week of the new green waste and recycling programs,
Rolling Hills residents recycled approximately four times the amount of green waste
generally collected. City Manager Nealis assured Dr. Basque that the City and BFI are
committed to providing the best possible service to the residents and that the problems
encountered so far have been resolved. He stated that BFI has confirmed in writing
that they will pick up green waste and recylables twice per week which exceeds their
contract requirements.
Councilmembers discussed the collection of recyclables and green waste. In response to
Councilmember's concerns, City Manager Nealis stated that staff would monitor these
programs with the assistance of BFI to determine whether modifications to the contract
need to be considered in the future. Staff was also directed to keep the City Council
informed as to the status of this situation and to place an article in the Citywide Newsletter
regarding residents' successful participation in the recycling programs.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
None.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
• City Manager Nealis reported that the County Board of Supervisors will be considering
the Fire Department's request for an increase in the Fire Suppression Benefit
Assessment District on Thursday, August 17, 1995.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.
ADIOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Pernell adjourned the meeting
at 8:25 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held on
Monday, August 28, 1995, in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend
Road, Rolling Hills, California.
Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn L. kern
Deputy City Clerk
Approved,
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