9/22/1997MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
SEPTEMBER 22,1997
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: Murdock, Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem Hill and Mayor Lay.
Councilmembers Absent: Heinsheimer (Excused).
Others Present: Craig R. Nealis, City Manager.
Mike Jenkins, City Attorney.
Lola Ungar, Planning Director.
Marilyn L. Kern, Deputy City Clerk.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Matters which may be acted upon by the City Council in
Councilmember may request removal of any item from
causing it to be considered under Council Actions.
a. Minutes - August 25, 1997
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. (1)Payment of Bills -- September 8, 1997.
(2)Payment of Bills -- September 22, 1997.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Financial Statement for the Month of August, 1997.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
d Consideration of educational flyerprepared by the
Committee regarding natural habitat conservation.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
a single motion. Any
the Consent Calendar
Wildlife Preservation
Councilmember Murdock moved that the City Council approve the recommendations in
the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
RESOLUTION NO. 97-21: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH INTO
THE SIDE YARD SETBACK TO PERMIT A PREVIOUSLY CONSTRUCTED SPORTS
COURT AND GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE SAME
PREVIOUSLY CONSTRUCTED SPORTS COURT TO REMAIN AT A SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 561.
Mr. and Mrs. John and Judy Macleod, 14 Portuguese Bend Road (Lot 56-A-RH)
RESOLUTION NO. 97-22: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DENYING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT THE
ENCROACHMENT OF A SPORTS COURT PRACTICE WALL INTO THE SIDE
YARD SETBACK AT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 561.
Mr. and Mrs. John and Judy Macleod, 14 Portuguese Bend Road (Lot 56-A-RH)
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the Planning Commission's
action relative to Zoning Case No. 561. Discussion ensued regarding the letter of
explanation from the applicants regarding their understanding of the City requirements
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for a sports court. Councilmember Murdock commented that there needs to be an
increased level of communication between the City Council, the Rolling Hills Community
Association and residents. Mayor Lay requested that the City Manager and/or RHCA
Liaison Councilmember Hill discuss with the RHCA Manager and/or Board President
better communication efforts.
Hearing no further discussion or objection, Mayor Lay ordered that Resolution No. 97-21
and Resolution No. 97-22 be received and filed.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF BID FOR THE 1997 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY FOR SPEED LIMITS.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the Traffic Commission's
recommendation. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Lay called for a motion.
Councilmember Pernell moved that the City Council award the 1997 City of Rolling Hills
Engineering and Traffic Survey for Speed Limits to Willdan Associates in an amount not
to exceed $2,400. Councilmember Murdock seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued
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. Mayor Lay opened the continued public
hearing and called for testimony. Hearing none, he closed the public hearing and called
for a motion.
Councilmember Murdock moved that the City Council waive further reading and adopt
Ordinance No. 271. Mayor Pro Tem Hill seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
OLD BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF A REPRESENTATIVE AND
ALTERNATE TO SERVE ON THE SAFER BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Mayor Lay announced that he would serve as the Cit/,s Delegate to the SAFER Board of
Directors and appointed Mayor Pro Tem Hill as Alternate.
CONSIDERATION OF BID SUBMITTED FOR THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
EMERGENCY GENERATOR HOUSING PROJECT.
City Manager Nealis presented an update on the single bid for this project and
recommended that, based on the City Council Subcommittee review of this bid, that it be
rejected due to cost, and that staff be directed to return with a Resolution on this matter at
the next City Council meeting. He also recommended that staff be directed to research
alternatives for the construction of this project at a lower cost. Hearing no objection,
Mayor Lay so ordered that the bid be rejected and that staff return with an appropriate
Resolution.
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NEW BUSINESS
None.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
• Mr. John and Mrs. Doreen Heater, 59 Eastfield Drive, commented on their letter to the
City Council regarding an article about a San Marino Ordinance addressing prolonged
building projects. Councilmembers and those in attendance discussed on-going
residential projects in the City and enforcement of such matters. Staff was directed to
research this matter and return with a report at a future City Council meeting.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
• Mayor Lay commented on a draft letter and packet of information proposed to be sent
to all Rolling Hills residents regarding preparing for winter. Councilmembers
concurred that this letter should be mailed under the Mayor's signature.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
• City Manager Nealis reported that staff is currently working on plans and bid
specifications for the Caballeros Riding Ring Utility Improvement Project.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.
ADTOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Lay adjourned the meeting at
8:20 p.m. to the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday, October 13,
1997, beginning at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend
Road, Rolling Hills, California.
Approved,
Aden Lay
Mayor
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Respectfully submitted,
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Marilyn L. I rn
Deputy City Clerk
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