7/24/1996MINUTES
OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
JUNE 24,1996
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by
Mayor Murdock at 7:38 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend
Road, Rolling Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Heinsheimer, Hill, Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem Lay, and
Mayor Murdock.
Councilmembers Absent: None.
Others Present: Craig R. Nealis, City Manager.
Mike Jenkins, City Attorney.
Larry Courtright, City Treasurer.
Nan Huang, Senior Accountant.
Lola Ungar, Principal Planner.
Marilyn L. Kern, Deputy City Clerk.
Captain Beth Dickinson, Los Angeles County Sheriff's
Department, Lomita Station.
John Green, Project Manager, Los Angeles County
Department of Public Works
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 June 10, 1996.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Financial Statement for the month of May, 1996.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
d. Report regarding FY 1995-96 Budget Category Expenses.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
e. Correspondence from Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County Chief
Engineer and General Manager Charles W. Carry regarding the City of Rolling
Hills participation in the household hazardous waste collection day held on
Saturday, June 8, 1996 in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
f. Correspondence from Browning-Ferris Industries regarding the City of
Rolling Hills Recycling Tonnage Report for the month of May, 1996.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
g. Approval of a request by Sandra B. Heitzler, 19 Southfield Drive, relative to a
4th of July neighborhood block party and parade for children.
RECOMMENDATION: Approved as presented.
Councilmember Hill moved that the City Council approve the recommendations
contained in the Consent Calendar. Mayor Pro Tem Lay seconded the motion which
carried unanimously.
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PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
RESOLUTION NO. 96-11: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT AN
ENCROACHMENT FOR A PREVIOUSLY CONSTRUCTED ART STUDIO/HOBBY
SHOP INTO THE SIDE YARD SETBACK, GRANTING A VARIANCE TO EXCEED
THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE, GRANTING A
VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM DISTURBED AREA, AND APPROVING
SITE PLAN REVIEW TO PERMIT A PREVIOUSLY CONSTRUCTED ART
STUDIO/HOBBY SHOP IN ZONING CASE NO. 538.
Mr. Errol Gordon, 15 Eastfield Drive (Lot 52 -EF)
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the applicant's request and
Planning Commission action relative to Zoning Case 538.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Murdock ordered that Planning Commission Resolution No.
96-11 be received and filed.
RESOLUTION NO. 96-12: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING AN
EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR A JOINT POWERS TRANSIT AUTHORITY LIMITED USES IN
ZONING CASE NO. 532A.
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District, 38 Crest Road West (±31.14
acre western portion of Lot 74 -MS)
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the applicants' request and
Planning Commission action relative to Zoning Case 532A. In response to Mayor
Murdock, City Manager Nealis reported that the CUP will be reviewed at six month
intervals in a public hearing before the Planning Commission.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Murdock ordered that Planning Commission Resolution No.
96-12 be received and filed.
RESOLUTION NO. 96-13: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A
CONDITIONAL CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT
FOR 1 CREST ROAD EAST AND 4 CINCHRING ROAD IN ZONING CASE NO.
541A.
Mr. Paul L. Saffo, III and Mr. Lon R. Clearwaters, 1 Crest Road East and 4 Cinchring
Road (Irregular Lots 1 -FT and 6 -CH, respectively)
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the request and Planning
Commission action relative to Zoning Case 541A.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Murdock ordered that Planning Commission Resolution No.
96-13 be received and filed.
RESOLUTION NO. 96-14: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A
CONDITIONAL CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT
FOR 1 CREST ROAD EAST AND 2 CREST ROAD WEST IN ZONING CASE NO.
541B.
Mr. Paul L. Saffo, III and Dr. Donald Leake, 1 Crest Road East and 2 Crest Road West
(Irregular Lots 1 -FT and 4 -C -CH, respectively)
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the request and Planning
Commission action relative to Zoning Case 541B.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Murdock ordered that Planning Commission Resolution No.
96-14 be received and filed.
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TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued , .
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DRAFT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996-97.
Mayor Murdock opened the continued public hearing and called for testimony. Hearing
none, Mayor Murdock closed the public hearing and called for a motion.
RESOLUTION NO. 786: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTABLISHING THE 1996-97 FISCAL YEAR
APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS.
Councilmember Hill moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 786.
Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 787: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING THE FY 1996-97 CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS BUDGET INCLUDING THE ANNUAL REPORT ON: GENERAL
FUND, COMMUNITY SELF INSURANCE FUND, REFUSE COLLECTION
FUND, SOLID WASTE CHARGES, TRAFFIC SAFETY FUND, TRANSIT
FUND -PROP. A, TRANSIT FUND -PROP. C FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996-97.
Mayor Pro Tem Lay moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 787.
Councilmember Heinsheimer seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION FOR ALLOCATION AND TRANSFER OF
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA)
ARTICLE 3, BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FUNDS.
RESOLUTION NO. 790: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR BICYCLE AND/OR
PEDESTRIAN FUNDS UNDER SB 821.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report.
Councilmember Pernell moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 790.
Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 788: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS PROVIDING ITS APPROVAL TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT FOR ITS PROJECT NO. 6650, UNIT 2, LINE D
WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report.
In response to Councilmember Pernell, Mr. John Green, Project Manager, Los Angeles
County Department of Public Works, indicated that the project is estimated to be complete
by the end of September, 1996. He also explained that the contractor is responsible for the
proper storage of equipment and materials for the project. He indicated that he has spoken
to the Manager of the Rolling Hills Community Association regarding the project.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Lay, Mr. Green explained that this project is an extension of
an existing drain and funds have become available to finish it.
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In response to Councilmember Pernell, Mr. Green explained the soils and geology reports
that were completed in conjunction with this project. City Attorney Mike Jenkins
explained that the County is solely responsible for this project and that the County has an
indemnification agreement with the City which protects the City against any liability
relating to this project.
Councilmember Pernell moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 788.
Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 789: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS ESTABLISHING THE FISCAL YEAR 1996-97 MERIT PAY PLAN.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. In response to Councilmember Pernell,
City Manager Nealis explained the Budget Subcommittee's review of the merit pay plan
and the procedures for the annual review of employees. Mayor Pro Tem Lay suggested that
the City Council could adopt the FY 1996-97 merit pay plan and that the Personnel
Subcommittee review this policy in the future.
Mayor Pro Tem Lay moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 789.
Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion which carried unanimously. The Personnel
Subcommittee was directed to review the City of Rolling Hills Personnel Policy.
CONSIDERATION OF A REPORT REGARDING THE DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS
NOT ELIGIBLE FOR USE BY THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the types of funds that the City
receives and the past disposition of these funds when they are locally unusable.
Councilmember Pernell suggested that the City Council establish a minimum dollar
amount for fund allocations being advertised as available to neighboring cities. He also
suggested that the availability of these funds be placed on an agenda for review by the City
Council.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Murdock ordered that the report be received and filed. Staff
was directed to notify neighboring cities when an allocation of $5,000.00 or more in locally
unusable funds become available.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
• Dr. Richard Henke, 7 Crest Road West, commented on the Los Angeles County
Department of Public Works drainage project in the Poppy Trail area. In response, City
Attorney Mike Jenkins reported that the City is not liable for any losses or damages
relating to this project for an indefinite period of time.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
• Councilmember Pernell reported on his attendance at the reception honoring the
retirement of Gilbert D. Smith.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
• In response to Councilmember Pernell, Captain Beth Dickinson, Los Angeles County
Sheriff's Department, Lomita Station, reported that the Department is not aware of any
unusual interest in the City due to the recent publicity.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
• City Attorney Jenkins reported on the on-going negotiations with certain cities and the
Water Quality Control Board relating to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System. He also reported on how this relates to the City of Rolling Hills.
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ADTOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Murdock adjourned the
meeting at 8:25 p.m., to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held
on Monday, July 8, 1996.
Approved,
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Respectfully submitted,
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Marilyn L. ern
Deputy City Clerk