4/22/1996MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
APRIL 22,1996
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, Mayor Pro Tem Murdock and
Mayor Pernell.
Councilmembers Absent: None.
Others Present: Craig R. Nealis, City Manager.
Mike Jenkins, City Attorney.
Lola Ungar, Principal Planner.
Marilyn L. Kern, Deputy City Clerk.
Melinda Schoen, Clerk Typist/ Receptionist.
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 April 11, 1996.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Financial Statement for the month of March, 1996.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
d. Status report regarding Senate Bill No. 1590
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
Mayor Pro Tem Murdock moved that the City Council approve the recommendations
contained in the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Heinsheimer seconded the motion
which carried unanimously.
CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
Mayor Pernell called for nominations for Mayor. Councilmember Heinsheimer
nominated Mayor Pro Tem Murdock for Mayor. Councilmember Lay seconded the
nomination which carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS TO MAYOR GODFREY PERNELL RECOGNIZING OUTSTANDING
SERVICE DURING 1995-1996 TERM AS MAYOR
Mayor Murdock presented a plaque and a water color picture of City Hall to
Councilmember Pernell in appreciation of his outstanding service as Mayor for 1995-1996.
COMMENTS FROM 1995-1996 MAYOR GODFREY PERNELL
Councilmember Pernell thanked the City Council and others in attendance and stated that
it was a privilege and honor to serve as Mayor for the past year.
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COMMENTS FROM 1996-1997 MAYOR/NOMINATIONS FOR MAYOR PRO TEM
Mayor Murdock thanked all in attendance and nominated Councilmember Allen Lay for
Mayor Pro Tem. Councilmember Heinsheimer seconded the nomination which carried
unanimously. At 7:40 p.m., Mayor Murdock recessed the meeting for a reception honoring
Councilmember Pernell for his service as Mayor for 1995-1996.
RECONVENE
Mayor Murdock reconvened the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARING
ZONING CASE NO. 520A, SUBDIVISION NO. 88 AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
NO. 23991
A REQUEST FOR A PROPOSED 2 -LOT SUBDIVISION OF LAND AT LOT 79-RH,
AND CURRENTLY 17 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD, ROLLING HILLS, CA, AN
EXISTING LOT THAT HAS ONE RESIDENTIAL UNIT, TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY
DR. ROBERT W. MARSHALL, LOT 79-RH CONSISTS OF 5.39 ACRES GROSS TO
BE DIVIDED INTO TWO PARCELS AS FOLLOWS: PARCEL 1 - 2.876 ACRES
GROSS, 2.242 ACRES NET; AND PARCEL 2- 2.516 ACRES GROSS, 2.046 ACRES
NET.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the applicant's request and
Planning Commission action relative to Zoning Case No. 520A. Principal Planner Ungar
provided further information regarding the Planning Commission actions. In response to
Councilmember Pernell, Principal Planner Ungar stated that all of the objections raised
during Planning Commission review of this case have been addressed in Planning
Commission Resolution No. 96-8.
Mayor Murdock opened the public hearing and called for testimony.
Hearing no further testimony or discussion, Mayor Murdock continued the public hearing
to Monday, April 29, 1996, at 7:30 a.m. for the purpose of conducting a field review.
PUBLIC HEARINGS CONTINUED
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.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report including an explanation of conditions
contained in Resolution No. 780 approving the subdivision request. He reviewed the
conditions in the resolution of approval, which protect the roadway design and mature
natural vegetation replenishment areas, in any recordation configuration the applicant
may choose, pursuant to the phasing recordation plan presented by the applicant. City
Manager Nealis stated that the City's interests are better protected if the applicant pursues
the subdivision request rather than a lot line adjustment in this case.
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In response to Mayor Pro Tem Lay, City Attorney Jenkins explained the bonding
requirements for construction of the roadway. In response to Councilmember Pernell,
Principal Planner Ungar explained that�.,the remedial grading on Parcel 1 would only be
permitted following site plan review approval of development on this parcel.
Discussion ensued regarding Condition No. 85 relative to the mature natural vegetation
areas.
Mayor Murdock opened the continued public hearing and called for testimony.
• Mr. Stanley Lamport, applicant's representative, stated that the applicant appreciates
the efforts of the City Attorney's office during the negotiations of conditions contained
in Resolution No. 780 and stated that the applicant is comfortable with the conditions.
He pointed out on the plans and explained the impact of disturbed area on Parcel 1 with
the pad moved in a westerly direction. He reported that the amount of grading as a
result of this change would remain virtually the same.
• Mr. Robert Jonas, President, Caballeros, presented the City Council with a letter dated
April 19, 1996, expressing concern for a trail that traverses this property on the north
side. In response to Councilmember Pernell, Mr. Jonas explained that the applicant has
not seen this letter and apologized for its late submittal.
Councilmembers discussed the trail relative to the easement. Mayor Murdock explained
that when such issues are brought before the Planning Commission early in the process,
often times such trails can be relocated in easements.
In response to Councilmember Pernell, Mr. Doug McHattie, South Bay Engineering
reported that discussions regarding the trial were held with Caballeros five years ago and
pointed out the location of the trail that all parties agreed to at that time. In response to
Councilmember Pernell, Mr. Jonas explained that this proposal is acceptable to Caballeros.
• Mr. Charles Raine, Caballeros Representative, stated that he feels that certain areas of
the trail are too steep for equestrian activities.
Mayor Pro Tem Lay suggested that details regarding the trail can be worked out during site
plan review of future development on the property.
Hearing no further testimony, Mayor Murdock closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Pernell suggested the file for this property be flagged so that issues will
not be forgotten in future years.
Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Murdock called for a motion. Councilmember
Pernell moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 780, approving the proposed
subdivision with the amended language to Condition 38 as presented. Councilmember
Heinsheimer seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
Mayor Murdock thanked the applicant and her representatives for their cooperation.
ZONING CASE NO. 529A
CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIED
REQUESTS FOR A VARIANCE TO PERMIT RETAINING WALLS TO ENCROACH
INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK, A VARIANCE TO PERMIT A FUTURE
STABLE TO ENCROACH INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK, AND SITE PLAN
REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
AND ATTACHED GARAGE.
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 Planning Commission action
relative to this case and the applicants' appeal.
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Mayor Murdock opened the continued public hearing and called for testimony.
• Mr. Stanley Lamport, applicants' representative, stated that he feels that the City
Council would have a better understanding of this case following a field trip. He
indicated that during Planning Commission review of this project, reference was made
to a previously approved plan for this property. He provided a brief history of a site
plan that had been approved on this property in 1992. He presented an overlay plan
comparison between the Tsou's project and the previous project. He also provided an
explanation of the current proposal stating that the Tsou's prefer to keep the proposed
residence further back on the property for geological purposes. He stated that the
profile of the structure is less visible in this location.
In response to Dr. Alfred Marrone, 13 Southfield Drive, City Attorney Mike Jenkins stated
that since the field trip is a continuation of the public hearing, concerned citizens are able
to address the City Council in the field as well as at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
• Mr. Charles Raine, 2 Pinto Road, requested that the City Council view the project from
the Hartwig property, 3 Pinto Road, or Dessy property, 4 Pinto Road and expressed
concern for the amount of grading and its possible effect on the Flying Triangle
landslide. He also expressed concern for the size of the proposed residence.
Hearing no further testimony or discussion, Mayor Murdock continued the public hearing
to Monday, April 29, 1996, at 7:30 a.m. for the purpose of conducting a field review.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF A LETTER OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) AND THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, FOR A PILOT ACCESS PROJECT FOR A LOCAL
GOVERNMENT INFORMATION COMMUNICATION SYSTEM USING
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and reported on staff's attendance at an
orientation meeting regarding this pilot program.
Discussion ensued regarding the Thomas Brothers street map component of this project.
Councilmembers concurred that the City could participate in this project without this
component at this time.
Councilmember Pernell moved that the City Council authorize the City Manager to
execute the letter agreement with SCAG for the Access Project without the participation in
the digitized Thomas Brothers street map component. Councilmember Heinsheimer
seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Lay, City Manager Nealis explained the City's computer
consultant will investigate whether this system can utilize existing phone lines or will
require an additional line.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
• Mr. Robert Jonas, President, Caballeros, presented a report and demonstration of the
fencing material suggested for the improvements to the Clif Hix Riding Ring.
CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS.
Mayor Murdock requested that Councilmembers indicate their preferences and return
them to staff. Hearing no objection, Mayor Murdock continued consideration of this
matter to the next meeting of the City Council.
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MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
• Councilmember Hill suggested that if the family of Joan Saffo donates the table from
the Saffo residence to City that a plaque be placed on the table.
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• Councilmember Pernell provided an update on the Volunteer Appreciation Brunch
scheduled for Sunday, April 28, 1996.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
• City Manager Nealis reported that the City has received 105 positive RSVP's for the
Volunteer Appreciation Brunch and presented a draft program.
• City Manager Nealis reported that Paul Saffo has indicated a willingness to donate the
table from the Saffo residence to the City provided that a purchaser of the home does
not wish for it to remain with the house.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.
ADTOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Murdock adjourned the
meeting at 9:30 p.m., to an adjourned regular meeting to be held on Monday, April 29,
1996, beginning at 7:30 a.m. for the purpose of conducting field trips at 6 Ringbit Road West
and 17 Portuguese Bend Road.
Approved,
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JodyE,lVlurgock
Mayor
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Respectfully submitted,
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Marilyn L. 1 ern
Deputy City Clerk