10/28/1996 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS,CALIFORNIA
OCTOBER 28;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 7:30 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.
Lola Ungar, Principal Planner.
Marilyn L. Kern, Deputy City Clerk.
CONSENT CALENDAR a
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 October 14, 1996.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Notice of Completion for the FY 1996-97 City of Rolling Hills Re-Roofing
Project.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
c. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
d. Financial Statement for the month of September, 1996.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
e. Correspondence from California Water Service Company regarding Advice
Letter No. 1420, which has been filed with the California Public Utilities
Commission.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
f. Correspondence from BFI regarding the monthly Recycling Report for
September, 1996.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
g. Consideration of educational flyers prepared by the Wildlife Preservation
Committee Entitled "The Facts of Pet Theft--Is Your Pet Safe?" and "Tips On
Protecting Birds and Minimizing Predatory Impact on Native Wildlife".
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
Mayor Pro Tem Lay moved that the City Council approve the recommendations in the
Consent Calendar. Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
The City Council concurred with Councilmember Pernell's comment that the educational
flyers prepared by the Wildlife Preservation Committee were outstanding.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
RESOLUTION NO. 96-19: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO PLANNING
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 94-26 AND GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW
MODIFICATION APPROVAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENCE AND GUEST HOUSE IN ZONING CASE NO. 543.
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Capifali, 49 Saddleback Road (Lot 61-RH)
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City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and Planning Commission action relative to
Zoning Case No. 543.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Murdock ordered that Resolution No. 96-19 be received and
filed.
RESOLUTION NO. 96-20: A RESOLU'�ION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT A N
ENCROACHMENT INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK TO CONSTRUCT A
RESIDENTIAL ADDITION, GRANTING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT A STABLE TO
BE CONSTRUCTED IN THE FRONT YARD, GRANTING A VARIANCE TO
PERMIT ENCROACHMENT INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK TO
CONSTRUCT A STABLE, AND GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RESIDENTIAL ADDITION THAT REQUIRES
GRADING IN ZONING CASE NO. 544.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Johnson, 29 Middleridge Lane South (Lot 248-A-1-UR)
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and Planning Commission action relative to
Zoning Case No. 544.
In response to Councilmember Pernell, Principal Planner Ungar stated that Commissioner
Margeta did not state a reason for his no vote. Councilmembers discussed the comparison
of the proposed improvements to the size of structures on surrounding properties. City
Manager Nealis explained that a number of other residences on Middleridge Lane South
encroach into the front yard setback due to the adjacent canyon at the rear of the properties.
Mayor Murdock expressed concern that granting variances in this neighborhood may set a
precedent. She also expressed concern for the size of the proposed stable.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Murdock ordered that Resolution No. 96-20 be received and
filed.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS -Continued
CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PLANNING
COMMISSION REGARDING PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 263: AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTABLISHING REVISED STANDARDS FOR
NET LOT AREA AND AMENDING TITLE 16 (SUBDIVISIONS) AND TITLE 17
(ZONING) OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background and Planning
Commission action relative to Ordinance No. 263 and Ordinance No. 264. Mayor Murdock
opened the continued public hearings and called for testimony.
In response to Councilmember Pernell, City Manager Nealis reported that the Cit�s
Landscape Consultant reviewed and supported the revised standards for maximum
disturbed area. Mayor Pro Tem Lay stated that proposed Ordinance No. 263 resolves the
issue of citizens applying to the Community Association to have their easements reduced.
He also stated that the protection of easements should be encouraged.
Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Murdock closed the public hearings and called for
motions.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council waive further reading and
introduce Ordinance No. 263. Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion which carried
unanimously. Hearing no objection, Mayor Murdock continued the public hearing to the
next meeting of the City Council for consideration of second reading and adoption.
CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PLANNING
COMMISSION REGARDING PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 264: AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTABLISHING REVISED STANDARDS FOR
MAXIMUM DISTURBED AREA AND AMENDING TITLE 16 (SUBDIVISIONS)
AND TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
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Mayor Pro Tem Lay moved that the City Council waive further reading and introduce
Ordinance No. 264. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which carried
unanimously. Hearing no objection, Mayor Murdock continued the public hearing to the
next meeting of the City Council for corisid"er'�tion�ef second reading and adoption.
OLD BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF THE REMOVAL OF A TREE AT THE NORTH END OF
COURT NO. 2 ADJACENT TO PALOS VERDES DRIVE NORTH.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. , �
• Mr. Dave Oberman, 1 Acacia Lane, stated that he objects to the removal of the tree and
presented a petition from area property owners objecting to the removal of the tree.
• Mr. Joe Hummel, Rolling Hills Tennis Club Facilities and Equipment Chair, explained
that the Tennis Club feels that the debris from the tree poses a problem for players. He
stated that this tree is not part of the original landscape and inappropriate for the
location. '
• Mrs. Hilliary Post, 1 Acacia Road, stated that she objects to the removal of the tree and
suggested that trimming of the tree would be a better solution.
• Mr. Hummel indicated that trimming the tree would be a short term solution.
Mayor Murdock reported that the Community Association has requested the opportunity
to review this matter. Hearing no objection, Mayor Murdock continued consideration of
this item to give the RHCA Board of Directors the opportunity to review this matter.
NEW BUSINESS `
ORDINANCE NO. 265: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
AMENDING CHAPTER 10.64 OF TITLE 10 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL
CODE. (Traffic) ,
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding Ordinance
No. 265 and Ordinance 265-U.
In response to Mayor Murdock, City Manager Nealis stated that the California Vehicle
Code uses the term passenger restraint system to describe a child safety seat. Hearing n o
further discussion, Mayor Murdock called for a motion.
Councilmember Pernell moved that the City Council waive further reading and introduce
Ordinance No. 265. Mayor Pro Tem Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Murdock continued the public hearing to the next regularly
scheduled meeting of the City Council for consideration of second reading and adoption.
ORDINANCE NO. 265-U: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
AMENDING CHAPTER 10.64 OF TITLE 10 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE
AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. (Traffic)
Councilmember Pernell moved that the City Council waive further reading and adopt
Ordinance No. 265-U. Mayor Pro Tem Lay seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 799: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROLLING HILLS AMENDING BAIL/FINE SCHEDULE FOR TITLE 10
VIOLATIONS. (Traffic)
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Murdock
called for a motion.
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Mayor Pro Tem Lay moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 799.
Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 795: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE
HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
MARCH 4, 1997, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY
THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING
TO GENERAL LAW CITIES.
RESOLUTION NO. 796: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE
CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO
BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 1997.
RESOLUTION NO. 797: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR
CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES
STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 1997.
RESOLUTION NO. 798: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 1997 BE MADE BY
THE CITY CLERK.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report regarding Resolutions No. 795, 796, 797 and
798 relating to the General Municipal Election to be held on March 4, 1997. Hearing n o
objection, Mayor Murdock called for a motion.
Councilmember Pernell moved that the City Council adopt Resolution Nos. 795, 796, 797
and 798. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF A REPORT REGARDING PROPOSITION 218.
RESOLUTION NO. 800: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA OPPOSING PROPOSITION 218.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report regarding the request from the League of
Women Voters of the Palos Verdes Peninsula for the City Council to publicly oppose
Proposition 218.
Councilmembers discussed the proposed Proposition and the impact it may have on the
City of Rolling Hills. Concern was raised for the great number of items on a ballot and the
difficulty the City Council would have in publicly supporting or opposing all of them.
Councilmembers concurred that they would prefer to maintain their practice of not
publicly taking a position on such matters.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Murdock ordered that the report regarding Proposition 218
be received and filed.
ORDINANCE NO. 266: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
REPEALING CHAPTER 13.12, OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO SOLID WASTE AND AMENDING THE ROLLING HILLS
MUNICIPAL CODE.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report on Ordinance No. 266.
Councilmember Hill moved that the City Council waive further reading and introduce
Ordinance No. 266. Mayor Pro Tem Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
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Hearing no objection, Mayor Murdock continued the public hearing to the next regularly
scheduled meeting of the City Council for consideration of second reading and adoption.
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MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
• Councilmember Pernell reported on his attendance at �the retirement for Senator
Robert Beverly.
• Councilmembers wished Mayor Murdock Happy Birthday.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
None.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.
ADTOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Murdock adjourned the
meeting at 8:05 p.m., to the next regular meeting of the City Council scheduled for
Monday, November 11, 1996.
Respectfully Submitted,
Marilyn L. ern
Deputy City Clerk
Approved,
,
Jo M dock
Mayor
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