8/25/1997MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
AUGUST 25,1997
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by
Mayor Lay at 7:30 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.
Lola Ungar, Planning Director.
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 - Adjourned Regular Meeting of August 6, 1997.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Minutes - Regular Meeting of August 11, 1997.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
d. Financial Statement for the month of July, 1997.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
e. Correspondence from California Water Service Company regarding Advice
Letter No. 1437, which is being filed with the California Public Utilities
Commission.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
f. BFI Recycling Tonnage Report for July, 1997.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
Councilmember Pernell moved that the City Council approve the recommendations in
the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Murdock seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued
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).
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Mayor Lay opened the public hearing and reported that the applicant has requested a
continuance of this appeal. He stated if there are no objections, he would like to continue
this appeal hearing to the October 13, 1997 City Council meeting so that the entire Council
can be present. Hearing no discussion or objection, Mayor Lay continued the public
hearing to the regular City Council meeting to be held on Monday, October 13, 1997.
CONSIDERATION OF A PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO
THE CITY COUNCIL OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 271 TO REQUIRE THAT
A BASEMENT EXIT DOOR BE SOLID AND AMENDING TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS &
CONSTRUCTION) AND TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE ROLLING HILLS
MUNICIPAL CODE.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the Planning Commission
recommendation regarding the proposed Ordinance. Hearing no discussion or objection,
Mayor Lay called for a motion.
Councilmember Murdock moved that the City Council waive further reading and
introduce Ordinance No. 271. Mayor Pro Tem Hill seconded the motion which carried
unanimously. Mayor Lay continued the public hearing for consideration of second
reading and adoption to the next regular City Council meeting to be held on Monday,
September 8, 1997.
CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL OF VIEW PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
RESOLUTION NO. VPC -97-1 SETTING FORTH FINDINGS RELATING TO THE
TRIMMING OF TREES AT 11 QUAIL RIDGE ROAD SOUTH RELATING TO A
VIEW IMPAIRMENT FROM 2 SPUR LANE.
LOCATION: 11 QUAIL RIDGE ROAD SOUTH
PROPERTY OWNER: DORIS MCNABB
COMPLAINANT: BURT ARNOLD, 2 SPUR LANE
APPELLANT: DORIS MCNABB
Mayor Lay announced that the appellant has requested a continuance of 60 days and
opened the continued public hearing. Hearing no discussion or objection, he continued
the public hearing to Monday, October 27, 1997.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 826: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THE CITY
TO BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM (CMP) AND ADOPTING THE CMP LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION
REPORT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 65089.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Mayor Lay opened the public hearing. In
response to Councilmember Pernell, City Manager Nealis explained that the City acquired
Congestion Management Program credits from the City of Rolling Hills Estates. He stated
that credits are also earned by the adjusted staff work schedule.
Hearing no further discussion or objection, Mayor Lay closed the public hearing and called
for a motion. Councilmember Murdock moved that the City Council adopt Resolution
No. 826. Mayor Pro Tem Hill seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 827: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY COUNTYWIDE INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT
SUMMARY PLAN.
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CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 828: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY COUNT YW;IDE,`SITING ELEMENT.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff reports on Resolution Nos. 827 and 828. Mayor Lay
opened the public hearing. Hearing no objection,. he. closed the public hearing and called
for a motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Hill moved that the City Council receive and file the report regarding the
Los Angeles County Countywide Integrated Waste Management Summary Plan and Los
Angeles County Countywide Siting Element. Councilmember Heinsheimer seconded the
motion which carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF A REPRESENTATIVE AND
ALTERNATE TO SERVE ON THE SAFER BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Mayor Lay requested that this item be held on the agenda for consideration of appointment
at the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday, September 8, 1997.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
None.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
• Councilmember Murdock announced that the Portuguese Bend National Horse Show
will be held on September 5, 6, and 7, 1997. Councilmember Murdock requested to be
excused from the September 8, 1997 City Council meeting, if possible.
• Councilmember Pernell commented on correspondence received regarding gasoline
powered yard maintenance equipment.
• Councilmember Heinsheimer reported that he will be out of town during September
and requested to be excused from the September City Council meetings.
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
7:45 p.m. to the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday, September
8, 1997, beginning at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, at City Hall, 2 Portuguese
Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
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Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn L. K rn
Deputy City Clerk
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