5/27/1997MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
—MAY 27;'-1997"17
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by
Mayor Lay at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend
Road, Rolling Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Murdock, Mayor Pro Tem Hill, and Mayor Lay.
Councilmembers Absent: Heinsheimer (excused) and Pernell (excused).
Others Present: Craig R. Nealis, City Manager.
Mike Jenkins, City Attorney.
Larry Courtright, City Treasurer.
Lola Ungar, Principal Planner.
Marilyn L. Kern, Deputy City Clerk.
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 12, 1997.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Financial Report for the month of April, 1997.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
d. City of Rolling Hills Investment Account Quarterly Report.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
e. Revised Correspondence from Cox Communications regarding realignment,
launching and relocating of channels.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
f. Correspondence from Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County regarding
the City s participation in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Household Hazardous
Waste Collection Day.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
g. Correspondence from BFI regarding monthly Recycling Report for April,
1997.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
h. Southern California Gas Company Notice to Customers of Proposed Rate
Increase --Application No. 97-05-026.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
Mayor Pro Tem Hill moved that the City Council approve the recommendations in the
Consent Calendar. Councilmember Murdock seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
RESOLUTION NO. 97-8: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT THE
ENCROACHMENT OF A SPORTS COURT INTO THE REAR YARD SETBACK
AND GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF A SPORTS COURT AT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO.
550. MR. AND MRS. DAVID TABAH, 12 OUTRIDER ROAD (LOT 74 -EF)
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City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the applicants' request and
Planning Commission action regarding Zoning Case No. 550.
Hearing no discussion or objection, Mayor Lay ordered that Resolution No. 97-8 be
received and filed.
RESOLUTION NO. 97-10: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A VARIANCE TO RECOGNIZE THE
PREVIOUSLY ILLEGALLY IMPORTED AND SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF SOIL
FOR A STABLE AND CORRAL AREA AND GRANTING A REQUEST FOR A
MODIFICATION TO AN APPROVED SITE PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION TO
ALLOW THE INCREASED GRADING QUANTITIES TO REMAIN AT THE SITE
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW STABLE AND CORRAL AREA AT A
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN ZONING CASE NO. 553.
MR. BERNARD HOWROYD, 7 MAVERICK LANE (LOT 28 -SK)
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding the
applicant's request and Planning Commission action regarding Zoning Case No. 553.
Councilmember Murdock stated that -she feels that the Planning Commission made the
right decision in this case however, expressed concern that this matter came before the City
after -the -fact. City Manager Nealis explained that the new grading confirmation process
will assist in preventing this type of situation from occurring.
Hearing no further discussion and no objection, Mayor Lay ordered that Resolution No.
97-10 be received and filed.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
CONSIDERATION OF A TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
REGARDING FY 1997-98 BID SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
FOR THE CITY-WIDE REPLACEMENT OF TRAFFIC STRIPING AND PAVEMENT
MARKINGS.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and Traffic Commission recommendation.
Hearing no discussion, Mayor Lay called for a motion.
Councilmember Murdock moved that the City Council approve the FY 1997-98 Bid
Specifications for Traffic Striping and Pavement Markings and that staff be directed to
advertise for this project. Mayor Pro Tem Hill seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONING CASE NO. 545A, CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL OF PLANNING
COMMISSION DENIED REQUESTS FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AND DENYING
A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO PERMIT AN ENCROACHMENT INTO THE
FRONT YARD SETBACK FOR A STABLE AND CORRAL BY THE INABILITY OF
THE COMMISSION TO MAKE AFFIRMATIVE FINDINGS ON THE
APPLICATIONS BY MAJORITY VOTE. MS. KELLY TSOU, 6 RINGBIT ROAD
WEST (LOT 8 -A -2 -SF).
Principal Planner Ungar presented the staff report outlining the applicant's request,
historical information and Planning Commission action relating to this Zoning Case.
Mayor Lay opened the public hearing and called for testimony.
Mr. Stanley Lamport, applicant's representative, provided a brief synopsis of the applicants
request, and stated that he will provide, more details at the field trip as the applicant's
consultants were unable to attend this evening's meeting.
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Dr. Alfred Marrone, 17 Southfield Drive, stated that he would like to provide testimony
relative to this case at the continued public heaKin,-
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Mr. Charles Raine, 2 Pinto Road, commented on his concern regarding the qualifications
of applicant's engineering representative.
Mr. Edgar Capifali, 49 Saddleback Road, commented on his concern regarding the
qualifications of applicant's engineering representative.
Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Lay continued the public hearing to Wednesday,
June 4, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. for the purpose of conducting a field review of the property.
ZONING CASE NO. 557, SUBDIVISION NO. 88 AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
NO. 23991; A REQUEST TO MODIFY A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED 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 - 2.752 ACRES GROSS, 2.099 ACRES NET; AND
PARCEL 2 - 2.640 ACRES GROSS, 2.140 ACRES NET. THE PLANNING
COMMISSION RECOMMENDS APPROVAL.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the applicant's request and
Planning Commission action relative to this Zoning Case. Mayor Lay opened the public
hearing and called for testimony.
Councilmembers discussed the modification for underground utilities and that neighbors
may be able to underground utilities in the future as a result of the plan. In response to
Councilmember Hill, City Manager Nealis explained that during the Planning
Commission public hearings, some opposition to the project was voiced.
Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Lay closed the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Hill
moved that staff be directed to prepare a Resolution of Approval which reflects the
findings and conditions of the Planning Commission in Zoning Case No. 557.
Councilmember Murdock seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 812: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, ASSIGNING TO THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
ESTATES A PORTION OF ITS AVAILABLE PROPOSITION C TRANSPORTATION
FUNDS. .
RESOLUTION NO. 813: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, ASSIGNING TO THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES A PORTION OF ITS AVAILABLE PROPOSITION C TRANSPORTATION
FUNDS.
Mayor Lay introduced Resolution No. 812 and Resolution No. 813 and called for a motion.
Councilmember Murdock moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 812 and
Resolution No. 813. Mayor Pro Tem Hill seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 811: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS ESTABLISHING AN INVESTMENT POLICY.
Mayor Lay introduced Resolution No. 811 and City Manager Nealis presented the staff
report.
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Hearing no discussion, Mayor Lay called for a motion. Mayor Pro Tem Hill moved that
the City Council adopt Resolution No. 811. Councilmember Murdock seconded the
motion which carried unanimously.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
None.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Murdock read a letter from Mr. and Mrs. John Bennett, 3 Eastfield Drive,
commending her and the City Council on maintaining the uniqueness of Rolling Hills.
Councilmember Murdock commented on the upcoming retirement of former City
Manager Ron Molendyk and requested that a plaque be prepared honoring him.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
City Manager Nealis presented a copy of the City Council Committee assignments prepared
by Mayor Lay and reported that this item will be placed on the June 9, 1997 Agenda.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Jenkins reported that he has prepared a letter for the Mayor's signature
regarding United States of America v. Montrose Chemical Corporation of California,
urging the approval and adoption of the Amended Consent Decree.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Lay adjourned the meeting at
8:10 p.m., to an adjourned regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, June 4, 1997,
beginning at 8:00 a.m., for a field review at 6 Ringbit Road West, Rolling Hills.
Approved,
.Allen Lay /� 0
Mayor (,
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Respectfully submitted,
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Marilyn L. KeAi
Deputy City Clerk
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