11/27/1995MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 27,1995
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.
Mike Jenkins, City Attorney.
Lola Ungar, Principal Ungar.
Marilyn L. Kern, Deputy City Clerk.
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 November 13, 1995.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Financial Statement for the month of October, 1995.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
d. Correspondence from Cox Communications regarding a rate adjustment and
programming changes effective in January, 1996.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File.
e. Approval of attendance at the California Contract Cities Association 1996
Legislative Tour.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
Councilmember Lay requested that Item 3-d be removed from the Consent Calendar for
discussion. Hearing no objection, Mayor Pernell so ordered.
Mayor Pro Tem Murdock moved that the City Council approve the recommendations for
the remaining Consent Calendar items. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which
passed unanimously.
d. Correspondence from Cox Communications regarding a rate adjustment and
programming changes effective in January, 1996.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File.
Councilmember Lay expressed concern for the proposed rate increase. He stated that it
appears that the proposed increase is not in line with the Consumer Price Index and
requested an explanation.
• Mr. Steve Fowler, General Manager, Cox Communications, explained how rates are
established and the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) involvement in the
regulation of cable television rates. Mr. Fowler also explained the Form 1210 which
was submitted to the FCC. He stated that Form 1210 indicates that Cox Cable took an
inflation adjustment of 1.0296% and that they are adding six new channels.
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In response to Mayor Pro Tem Murdock, Mr. Fowler explained that the consumer will be
notified once in December and once in January regarding the rate increase. He also stated
that the consumer will be receiving a credit of $9.00 in the month of January.
Councilmembers discussed the proposed rate adjustment and related expansion of
programming proposed by Cox Cable. Councilmember Lay requested that staff prepare a
comparison of cable television rates in neighboring cities.
Councilmember Heinsheimer inquired about new technologies related to cable television
and requested that the cable company keep the City informed of new pilot programs or
testing being initiated.
In response to Mayor Pernell, Mr. Fowler explained that 64% of the City subscribes to cable
television. He stated that as Cox offers new services, this percentage continues to grow.
City Manager Nealis reported no complaints have been received lately by City Staff
regarding cable television services or rates.
Hearing no further discussion and no objection, Mayor Pernell ordered that Item 3-D be
received and filed.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
RESOLUTION NO. 95-17: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT IN ZONING
CASE NO. 529. MS. KELLY TSOU & MR. CHING SUNG TSOU, 6 RINGBIT ROAD
WEST (LOT 8 -A -2 -SF)
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the applicant's request and
Planning Commission action relative to this case.
In response to Councilmember Lay, City Manager Nealis stated that the applicant is
proposing a separate Site Plan Review application for development of Parcel 2 and that
this request is currently being considered by the Planning Commission.
Hearing no further discussion and no objection, Mayor Pernell ordered that Resolution
No. 95-17 be received and filed.
RESOLUTION NO. 95-18: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
A POOL HOUSE AND GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF A POOL AREA THAT REQUIRES GRADING AT A SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 530. MS. COLETTE ZEE, INTEX
CORP., 3 CREST ROAD WEST (LOT 115-1-RH)
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the applicants' request and
Planning Commission action relative to this case.
Hearing no discussion and no objection, Mayor Pernell ordered that Resolution No. 95-18
be received and filed.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONING CASE NO. 453, SUBDIVISION NO. 86 AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
NO. 21444
MRS. DOTHA S. WELBOURN, 25 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
(LOTS 89-A-RH, 89-C-RH & 92 RH)
REQUEST FOR A 3 -LOT RESUBDIVISION OF LAND.
City Manager Nealis stated that this item is recommended for continuance. He reported
that this item was scheduled for a public hearing for City Council consideration, however,
the Planning Commission has not taken action on this case.
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Hearing no objection, Mayor Pernell ordered that the public hearing regarding Zoning
Case No. 453 be continued to the regular City Council meeting on Monday, January 8, 1996.
OLD BUSINESS'
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RESOLUTION NO. 772: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS ACCEPTING OFFERS TO DEDICATE AND EASEMENTS
RELATING TO SEWER SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the City Council's options relative
to the maintenance of the privately owned sewer system.
• Mr. Bill Peters, 11 Johns Canyon Road, commented on the concern of having a City
owned easement on a Community Association Road.
In response to Mr. Peters, City Attorney Mike Jenkins reported that this situation has been
worked out with the Community Association's legal counsel.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 772.
Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS y
ORDINANCE NO. 257-U: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1994 EDITION
AND APPENDICES THERETO; THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1993
EDITION AND APPENDICES THERETO; THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1994
EDITION AND APPENDICES THERETO; THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE,
1994 EDITION AND APPENDICES THERETO; THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1994
EDITION AND APPENDICES THERETO; MAKING AMENDMENTS TO SAID
CODES; AMENDING THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE AND DECLARING
THE URGENCY THEREOF.
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
adopt Ordinance No. 257-U. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which passed
unanimously.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
None.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
• Mayor Pernell reported that Mayor Pro Tem Murdock, City Manager Nealis and he
attended the Peninsula Emergency Response Team graduation. Captain Dickinson
responded that the Sheriff's Personnel involved in PERT are looking forward to
another PERT class in March, 1996. She asked for assistance in recruiting more
volunteers.
• Mayor Pro Tem Jody Murdock reported that the League of California Cities City
Selection Committee will be meeting on Thursday, December 7, 1995, to appoint an
alternate member to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
• Councilmember Heinsheimer suggested that staff contact Cox Cable regarding plans for
future technology developments and keep the City Council informed of these
developments.
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MATTERS FROM STAFF
• City Manager Nealis reported that the aerial photo has been placed in the Council
Chambers and that staff will have lights installed for illumination.
• City Manager Nealis reported that if there are no objections, the Wildlife Preservation
Committee would like to place the Committee name at the top of the flyers created by
the Committee when they are reprinted. The City Council supported this request.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.
ADIOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Pernell adjourned the meeting
at 8:15 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held on
Monday, December 13, 1995.
Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn L.'Kern
Deputy City Clerk
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