6/9/1997MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
, CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
JUNE 9,1997
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by
Mayor Lay at 7:08 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend
Road, Rolling Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Heinsheimer, Murdock, Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem Hill, and
Mayor Lay.
Councilmembers Absent: None.
Others Present: Craig R. Nealis, City Manager.
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.
Ginny Leeuwenburgh, President Elect, Los Angeles
County West Vector Control District.
Don Knabe, Supervisor, Los Angeles County.
DISCUSSION WITH SUPERVISOR DON KNABE
Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe provided an update on the status of projects
being undertaken by the County and introduced his staff members. Mayor Lay thanked the
Supervisor for his comments and the excellent fire, law enforcement and building and
safety services provided by the County in the City of Rolling Hills.
After a brief recess, Mayor Lay reconvened the meeting at 7:37 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(1). Minutes - Regular Meeting of May 27, 1997.
a(2). Minutes - Adjourned Regular Meeting of June 4, 1997.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
Councilmember Murdock moved that the City Council approve the recommendations in
the Consent Calendar. Mayor Pro Tem Hill seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
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TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION
REGARDING THE MODIFICATION OF CURVE WARNING SIGNS ON
SADDLEBACK ROAD IN THE VICINITY OF HILLSIDE LANE.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the Traffic Commission
recommendation. Hearing no objection, Mayor Lay ordered that the staff report be
received and filed and directed staff to proceed with the project.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DRAFT BUDGET INCLUDING THE ANNUAL REPORT
ON: GENERAL FUND, COMMUNITY FACILITIES FUND, MUNICIPAL SELF
INSURANCE FUND, REFUSE COLLECTION FUND, SOLID WASTE CHARGES,
TRAFFIC SAFETY FUND, TRANSIT FUND -PROP. A, TRANSIT FUND -PROP. C
FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997-98.
City Manager Nealis presented highlights of the Budget Message. Mayor Lay opened the
public hearing and called for testimony. Hearing none, Mayor Lay continued the public
hearing to the next regular City Council meeting to be held on Monday, June 23, 1997, for
consideration of adoption of the FY 1997-98 Budget.
CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PLANNING
COMMISSION REGARDING A PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 269: A N
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REQUIRING GARAGES TO BE
CONSTRUCTED ABOVE GROUND, PROHIBITING THE CONSTRUCTION OF
NEW SUBTERRANEAN GARAGES, AND AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF
THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the Planning Commission
recommendation. Mayor Lay opened the public hearing and called for testimony.
Discussion ensued regarding Section 9, Paragraph B of the draft Ordinance relating to the
date at which subterranean garages would be prohibited and the legal status of existing
subterranean garages, or those pending construction, but already approved.
Councilmember Heinsheimer requested that this language be clarified at the next meeting.
Following discussion, Councilmember Murdock moved that the City Council waive
further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 269 as presented and that staff be directed to
review and clarify the language in Section 9, Paragraph B of the draft ordinance with the
City Attorney. Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Lay continued the public hearing to the next regular
City Council meeting to be held on Monday, June 23, 1997 for consideration of second
reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 269.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
Mrs. Ginny Leeuwenburgh, President Elect and City of Rolling Hills representative to the
Los Angeles County West Vector Control District, provided an update on the services and
achievements of the District. She provided a copy of information regarding the District's
World Wide Web Site.
OLD BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 814: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
NO. 23991, SUBDIVISION NO. 88, A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED TENTATIVE
SUBDIVISION OF A 5.39 ACRE LOT INTO TWO SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
LOTS FRONTING THE WESTERN SIDE OF PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD IN
ZONING CASE NO. 557. DR. ROBERT W. MARSHALL, 17 PORTUGUESE BEND
ROAD (1,95 79-RH).
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City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Lay called
for a motion. Councilmember Murdock moved that the City Council adopt Resolution
No. 814. Mayor Pro Tem Hill seconded "the motion which carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS EMERGENCY GENERATOR
HOUSING PROJECT.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and indicated that the request for proposal
will be amended to reflect that bids will be due on July 22, 1997. Hearing no discussion,
Mayor Lay called for a motion. Councilmember Pernell moved that the City Council
approve the request for proposals and direct staff to proceed with the solicitation of bids for
this project. Councilmember Murdock seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Lay ordered that the Committee Assignments stand as
presented in the staff report.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF RESERVING THE FY 1996-1997 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA) ARTICLE 3, BICYCLE AND
PEDESTRIAN FUNDS FOR FUTURE USE.
RESOLUTION NO. 815: 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. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Lay called
for a motion. Councilmember Murdock moved that the City Council adopt Resolution
No. 815. Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Pernell thanked the City Council and staff for the get well wishes
provided after his recent shoulder surgery.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
None.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.
ADIOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Lay adjourned the meeting at
8:10 p.m., to the next regular meeting to be held on Monday, June 23, 1997, in the City
Council Chambers, at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills.
Approved,
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B. Allen Lay
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Mayor
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Respectfully submitted,
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Marilyn L. Kern
Deputy City Clerk
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