3/11/1996MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
MARCH 11, 1996
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 (arrived at 7:33) and Mayor
Pernell.
Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Murdock (excused).
Others Present: Craig R. Nealis, City Manager.
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 February 26, 1996.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the recommendations
contained in the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which
carried unanimously (Lay/Murdock absent).
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS.
CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE TRAFFIC
COMMISSION RELATIVE TO A REQUEST FROM THE PALOS VERDES
SYMPHONY FRIENDS TO HOST A BENEFIT ON SATURDAY, MAY 18, 1996, AT
35 CREST ROAD WEST (COLYEAR).
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the request from the Palos Verdes
Symphony Friends and the Traffic Commission's recommended approval. Hearing no
discussion, Mayor Pernell called for a motion.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the recommendations
of the Traffic Commission relative to a request from the Palos Verdes Symphony Friends
to host a benefit at 35 Crest Road West. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which
carried unanimously (Lay/Murdock absent).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONING CASE NO. 453, SUBDIVISION NO. 86 AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP,
NO, 21444
REQUEST FOR A PROPOSED 3 -LOT SUBDIVISION OF LAND AT LOTS 89-A-RH,
89-C-RH, AND 92-RH, AND CURRENTLY, 25 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD,
ROLLING HILLS, CA, AN EXISTING LOT THAT HAS ONE RESIDENTIAL UNIT,
TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY MRS. DOTHA S. WELBOURN. LOTS 89-A-RH, 89 -C-
RH, AND 92-RH, CONSIST OF 13.7 ACRES GROSS TO BE DIVIDED INTO THREE
PARCELS AS FOLLOWS: PARCEL 1 - 8.40 ACRES GROSS, 6.53 ACRES NET;
PARCEL 2 - 3.02 ACRES GROSS, 2.39 ACRES NET; AND PARCEL 3 - 2.8 ACRES
GROSS, 2.12 ACRES NET.
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City Manager Nealis reported that this item was recommended for continuance at the
applicant's request.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Pernell continued the public hearing, at the applicant's
request, to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday,
March 25, 1996.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCE NO. 260: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
MODIFYING CERTAIN DEFINITIONS AND CRITERIA FOR LOT
DEVELOPMENT AND AMENDING PORTIONS OF TITLE 16
(SUBDIVISIONS) TO CONFORM WITH TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE
ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing an explanation of Ordinance No.
260. Mayor Pernell opened the public hearing and called for testimony. Hearing none,
Mayor Pernell called for a motion.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council waive further reading and
introduce Ordinance No. 260. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which carried
unanimously (Lay/Murdock absent). Hearing no objection, Mayor Pernell continued the
public hearing to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held on
Monday, March 25, 1996, for second reading and adoption.
OLD BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF A REPORT FROM THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
COMPANY REGARDING NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
EDISON COMPANY, THE ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION AND
ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS REGARDING THE UTILITY VAULT ON
CREST ROAD, JUST EAST OF PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD.
City Manager Nealis reported to the City Council, that Southern California Edison Area
Representative Scott Gobble, indicated that the Edison Company will be undergrounding
the above ground vault on Crest Road, just east of Portuguese Bend Road. In light of this
new information and hearing no objection, Mayor Pernell ordered that this item be
removed from the agenda.
Mayor Pernell noted the arrival of Councilmember Lay.
ORDINANCE NO. 258: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
REGARDING CITY COUNCIL REVIEW OF DECISIONS OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION AND AMENDING THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining Ordinance No. 258. Hearing no
discussion, Mayor Pernell called for a motion.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council waive further reading and
adopt Ordinance No. 258. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which carried
unanimously (Murdock absent).
ORDINANCE NO. 259: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
AMENDING CHAPTER 10.80 OF TITLE 10 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL
CODE (RELATING TO PARKING CITATION PROCESSING).
City Manger Nealis presented the staff report outlining Ordinance No. 259. Hearing no
discussion, Mayor Pernell called for a motion.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council waive further reading and
adopt Ordinance No. 259. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which carried
unanimously (Murdock absent).
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RESOLUTION NO. 778 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS SETTING FORTH FINDINGS OF FACT AND RESCINDING THE
ORDER OF THE CITY MANAGER TO REQUIRE THE CONFINEMENT OF A DOG
OWNED BY MR. FRED LORIG, 1 SPUR LANE.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff'report'providing an explanation of Resolution No.
778. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Pernell called for a motion.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 778.
Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously (Murdock absent).
NEW BUSINESS
None.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
• Rolling Hills Community Association Board President Richard Henke commented on
the Open Space Hazard Zone in Rancho Palos Verdes.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
• Councilmember Hill provided an update regarding the material for fencing at the
tennis courts and his suggestion of having a youth organization remove litter along the
roadways. Councilmember Hill also provided an update on the emergency generator,
Hix Ring improvements and his attendance at the Rolling Hills Community
Association meeting. He reported that the Community Association has requested
information regarding the Southern California Cities Joint Powers Consortium and the
deregulation of utility companies.
• Mayor Pernell reported on his attendance at a dinner honoring former Library District
Director Linda Elliott.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
• City Manager Nealis reported that a memorial service for Joan Saffo has been planned
for Monday, March 25, 1996. He stated that no time has been set, however, he will
provide an update to the City Council when this information is received.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.
ADTOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Pernell adjourned the meeting
at 7:40 p.m., in memory of long time Rolling Hills resident Joan Saffo, to the next regularly
scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday, March 25, 1996.
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Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn L. Kern
Deputy City Clerk