5/28/1996MINUTES
OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
MAY 28/ 1996
CALL TO ORDER
An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to
order by Mayor Murdock at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2
Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Hill, Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem Lay, and Mayor Murdock.
Councilmembers Absent: Heinsheimer (excused).
Others Present: Craig R. Nealis, City Manager.
Marilyn L. Kern, Deputy City Clerk.
Craig Mooneyham, Administrative Intern.
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 13, 1996.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Financial Statement for the month of April, 1996.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
d. Southern California Gas Company notice to customers of proposed rate
increase relating to Application No. 95-04-044 being considered by the Public
Utilities Commission.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
e. Southern California Gas Company notice regarding proposed change in rates
relating to Application No. 95-06-002 being considered by the Public Utilities
Commission.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
f. Southern California Edison Company notice of filing application with the
Public Utilities Commission for authority to increase revenue requirements
due to 1996 earnings claim for Demand -Side Management Programs.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
g. Correspondence from Browning-Ferris Industries regarding Recycling
Tonnage Reports for April, 1996.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
h. Status report regarding Senate Bill No. 1590.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
i. Consideration of a landscaping brochure by the Wildlife Preservation
Committee.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
j. Consideration of support for AB 1647 (Bustamante) relating to alternative
daily cover.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
Mayor Pro Tem Lay moved that the City Council approve the recommendations contained
in the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
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PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
RESOLUTION NO. 96-9: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DENYING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT AN
ATTACHED GARAGE THAT WILL ENCROACH INTO THE SIDE YARD
SETBACK, DENYING A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED
TOTAL LOT COVERAGE, AND DENYING A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE
MAXIMUM PERMITTED DISTURBED AREA IN ZONING CASE NO. 537. DR.
AND MRS. JUAN CORREDOR, 7 WIDELOOP (LOT 8 -EF).
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and Planning Commission action relative to
Zoning Case No. 537.
Hearing no discussion and no objection, Mayor Murdock ordered that Planning
Commission Resolution No. 96-9 be received and filed.
RESOLUTION 96-10: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A GUEST HOUSE AND APPROVING THE ADDITION OF
THE SAME GUEST HOUSE TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SITE PLAN REVIEW
APPLICATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN ZONING CASE NO. 539. MR. JOHN Z.
BLAZEVICH, 1 BUGGY WHIP DRIVE (LOT 176 -A -MS AND A PORTION OF LOT
176 -MS).
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and Planning Commission action relative to
Zoning Case No. 539.
Hearing no discussion and no objection, Mayor Murdock ordered that Planning
Commission Resolution No. 96-10 be received and filed.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
OLD BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 781: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.
23991, SUBDIVISION NO. 88, A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE A 5.39 ACRE EXISTING
LOT THAT HAS ONE RESIDENTIAL UNIT INTO 2 SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL LOTS FRONTING THE WESTERN SIDE OF PORTUGUESE BEND
ROAD IN ZONING CASE NO. 520A.
City Manager Nealis presented Resolution No. 781 memorializing City Council action at
the regular meeting held on May 13, 1996.
Councilmember Pernell moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 781.
Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 782: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS DENYING A REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, DENYING A
REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH INTO THE FRONT YARD
SETBACK TO CONSTRUCT A STABLE AND CORRAL, AND DENYING A
REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH INTO THE FRONT YARD
SETBACK TO CONSTRUCT RETAINING WALLS IN ZONING CASE NO. 529A.
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City Manager Nealis presented Resolution No. 782 memorializing City Council action at
the regular meeting held on May 13, 1996.
Mayor Pro Tem Lay moved that`e ''tli`eic�"C Yy 5'C'ouncil adopt Resolution No. 782.
Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion:
• Mr. Doug McHattie, South Bay Engineering, requested that the City Council remand
this case back to the Planning Commission to allow the applicant to present a new
design. He stated that the new design, which is currently being worked on, would not
require a variance and addresses concerns raised by the Planning Commission.
Discussion ensued regarding the request. Mayor Murdock directed the Council's attention
to a memorandum from the City Attorney regarding the City Council's options. Mayor
Pro Tem Lay stated that he feels that the applicant had the opportunity to present revised
plans at the Planning Commission level and that the City Council should adopt
Resolution No. 782. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Lay, Mr. McHattie stated that the
applicant appealed the Planning Commission denial because they felt that they had not
had an opportunity to present revised plans to the Planning Commission.
Councilmember Hill expressed concern that the if the City Council adopts the Resolution,
that the applicant may not resubmit another application for one year. He stated that he
feels that the City Council should give residents as much latitude as possible in this type of
situation.
City Manager Nealis explained that the Municipal Code states that whenever an
application has been denied and the denial becomes final, no new application for the same
or similar request shall be accepted within one year of the denial date, unless the City
Manager, after consultation with the Planning Commission, finds that a sufficient change
in circumstances has occurred to warrant a new application.
Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Murdock called for a vote on the motion to adopt
Resolution No. 782. The motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF FY 1996-97 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS.
Mayor Murdock announced that she will consider the assignment preferences submitted
by Councilmembers and requested that this item be held on the agenda.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM, HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM AND ASSISTED HOUSING PROGRAMS
PARTICIPATING CITY COOPERATION AGREEMENT.
RESOLUTION NO. 783: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING A COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY AND THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM, HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM AND ASSISTED HOUSING PROGRAMS.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. He stated that these funds will be combined
with last years allocation and that staff will investigate whether a neighboring jurisdiction
could utilize these funds.
Mayor Pro Tem Lay moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 783.
Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
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CONSIDERATION OF COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM REIMBURSABLE CONTRACT
WITH PARTICIPATING CITY AMEND NUMBER 1.
RESOLUTION NO. 784: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING AMENDMENT NUMBER 1 TO THE COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
PROGRAM REIMBURSABLE CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Hearing no discussion, Councilmember
Pernell moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 784. Mayor Pro Tem Lay
seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 785: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF REVENUE GENERATED
BY THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION
PROPOSITION OF 1992 TO THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTATES FOR THE
REPLACEMENT OF A PLAY STRUCTURE IN ROCKBLUFF PARK AND AN
INTERPRETATIVE/ INTERACTIVE AREA IN GEORGE F CANYON.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report.
Mayor Pro Tem Lay moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 785.
Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Staff was
directed to announce to neighboring jurisdictions when other such funds become
available in the future.
CONSIDERATION OF ADVERTISING TO APPOINT AN ALTERNATE
COMMITTEE MEMBER TO THE ROLLING HILLS WILDLIFE PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Discussion ensued regarding the members
required for a quorum and attendance patterns by members. Hearing no further
discussion and no objection, staff was directed to advertise for an alternate member of the
Wildlife Preservation Committee.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
None.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
• Councilmember Pernell reported on his attendance at the California Contract Cities
Association Municipal Seminar.
• Mayor Pro Tem Lay reported on his attendance at the Peninsula Mayors' Luncheon and
Sanitation District meeting.
• Mayor Murdock reported that there will be a Household Hazardous Waste Roundup in
Rancho Palos Verdes on June 8, 1996.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
None.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.
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ADTOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Murdock adjourned the
meeting at 8:00 p.m., to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held
on Monday, June 10, 1996.
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Respectfully submitted,
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Marilyn L. ern -
Deputy City Clerk