11/12/1996MINUTES OF AN
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 12,1996
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 6:30 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.
Lola Ungar, Principal Planner.
Marilyn L. Kern, Deputy City Clerk.
Captain Beth Dickinson, Los Angeles County Sheriff's
Department, Lomita Station.
Special Assignment Deputy Dave Peterson, Los Angeles
County Sheriff's Department, Lomita Station
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
STANDARDIZED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SEMS) TRAINING
FOR CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
Area G Coordinator Mike Martinet presented the Standardized Emergency Management
System Course to the City Council.
RECESS
Mayor Murdock recessed the meeting at 7:15 P.M.
RECONVENE
Mayor Murdock reconvened the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
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 October 28, 1996.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Correspondence from Southern California Gas Company regarding Notice of
Proposed Major Change in Regulation and Proposed Change in Rates, Public
Utilities Commission Application No. 95-06-002.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the recommendations
in the Consent Calendar. Mayor Pro Tem Lay seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
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PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
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 and recommendation regarding Ordinance
No. 263.
Mayor Murdock opened the continued public hearing and called for testimony. Hearing
none, she closed the public hearing and Councilmember Pernell moved that the City
Council waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 263. Mayor Pro Tem Lay
seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
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.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and recommendation regarding Ordinance
No. 264.
Mayor Murdock opened the continued public hearing and called for testimony. Hearing
none, she closed the public hearing and Mayor Pro Tem Lay moved that the City Council
waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 264. Councilmember Heinsheimer
seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
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 providing background regarding this matter.
He reported that a copy of correspondence to RHCA Manager Peggy Minor from the
Tennis Club President Flora Hummel relating to this matter was received by the City after
the agenda materials were delivered and has been placed before the Council for their
review.
• Mrs. Cindy Oberman, 1 Acacia Lane, expressed concern that this tree was not considered
when the trees between her property and the tennis courts were trimmed. She
suggested that this tree be included with the regular trimming of the trees between her
property and the tennis courts.
Councilmembers discussed the removal of the tree. Councilmembers concurred that this
tree was not part of the original landscape plan for the tennis court area, would not
adversely affect the surrounding properties and concurred that the tree should be removed
for safety concerns.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that staff be directed to remove the eucalyptus tree
due to safety considerations. Mayor Pro Tem Lay seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
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ORDINANCE NO. 265: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
AMENDING CHAPTER 10.64 OF TITLE 10 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL
CODE
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and``recommendation regarding Ordinance
No. 265. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Murdock called for a motion.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council waive further reading and
adopt Ordinance No. 265. Councilmember Hill seconded the. motion which carried
unanimously.
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 and recommendation regarding Ordinance
No. 266. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Murdock called for a motion.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council waive further reading and
adopt Ordinance No. 266. Mayor Pro Tem Lay seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 267: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS REGULATING STORM WATER AND URBAN RUNOFF
POLLUTION AND AMENDING TITLE 8 (HEALTH AND SAFETY) OF THE
ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding Ordinance
No. 267.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council waive further reading and
introduce Ordinance No. 266. Mayor Pro Tem Lay seconded the motion which carried
unanimously. Hearing no objection, Mayor Murdock continued consideration of
Ordinance No. 267 to the next meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday,
November 25, 1996, for consideration of second reading and adoption.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
• Dr. S. Michael Ishak, 8 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road, expressed concern regarding the
property improvements at 10 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road. Staff was directed to
prepare a report regarding the project for the next meeting of the City Council.
• Captain Beth Dickinson, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Lomita Station,
introduced Special Assignment Deputy Dave Peterson and explained his duties. She
also provided a report regarding recent law enforcement activities in the City.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
• In response to Councilmember Heinsheimer, City Manager Nealis reported that the
Edison Company has been contacted regarding the removal of their overhead facilities
at 16 Crest Road West.
• Councilmember Hill commented on the formation of a Peninsula Library Foundation.
He reported that the City Council will be asked to appoint a member of the Council to
the Foundation.
• Councilmember Hill commented on traffic and law enforcement problems that have
been brought to his attention.
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• Councilmember Pernell reported that he represented the City at the Educator of the
Year Awards Banquet.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
None.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.
ADIOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Murdock adjourned the
meeting at 8:25 p.m., to the next regular meeting of the City Council scheduled for
Monday, November 25, 1996.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Marilyn L. kern
Deputy City Clerk
Approved,
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Jody Murdock t
Mayor
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