10/27/1997 MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
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CITY OF ROtiLING I=IILLS, CALIFORNIA
OCTOBER 271997
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.
Kevin Ennis, Assistant City Attorney.
Larry Courtright, City Treasurer.
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 - October 13, 1997.
� RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
c. Financial Statement for the Month of September, 1997.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
d. Correspondence from Southern California_ Gas Company regarding notice of
proposed rate increase (Application 95-06-002/Advice No. 2633).
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file/provide direction.
e. Correspondence from Cox Communications regarding notice of pending rate
adjustment.
RECOMMEIVDATION: Receive and file/provide direction.
f. BFI Recycling Tonnage Report for September, 1997.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
Councilmember Murdock moved that the City Council approve the recommendations i n
the Consent Calendar. Mayor Pro Tem Hill seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
RESOLUTION NO. 97-23: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
' THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL FOR A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR A ONE-STORY GUEST HOUSE TO REPLACE AN EXISTING
STABLE WITH LOFT AT AN EXISTING RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN
ZONING CASE NO. 562.
Mr. and Mrs. See Myum and Ock Ja Kim, 8 Buggy Whip Drive (Lot 247-B-2-MS) �
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining Planning Commission action relative
to Zoning Case No. 562. Councilmember Heinsheimer reported that he will abstain from
consideration of Resolution No. 97-23 due to the proposed project's proximity to his residence.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Lay ordered that Resolution No. 97-23 be received and filed.
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RESOLUTION NO. 97-24: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
T�IE CI'i� OF ROLLING �-iILLS GRF�NTING !� �1ARIANCE TO PERMIT
ENCROACHMENT INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK TO CONSTRUCT A
RESIDENTIAL ADDITION AND GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS TO A SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 563.
Mr. Howard H. Hall, 7 Portuguese Bend Road (Lot 41-RH)
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining Planning Commission action
relative to Zoning Case No. 563.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Lay ordered that Resolution No. 97-24 be received and filed.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION TTEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued
CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL OF VIEW PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
1ZESOLUTION NO. �IPC-97-1 SE�'TING FORTI� FINDINGS IZELATING TO 'T�IE
'TIZIMMING OF TREES AT 11 QLTAIL IZIDGE ROAD SOLJTI� RELATING TO A
VIE�N IIVIPAIRMENT FRO11V1 2 SPUIZ L,ANE.
LOCATION: 1� Q�TAIL RIDGE �ZOAD SOU'�H
PROPERTY OWNER: DORIS MCNABB
COMPLAINANT: BURT ARNOLD, 2 SPUR LANE
APPELLANT: DORIS MCNABB
City Manager Nealis presented the appellant's request for a continuance. In response to
Councilmember Murdock, City Manager Nealis reported that the view has been restored
pursuant to the Resolution, however, the parties are discussing future maintenance
matters and that Mr. Arnold does not object to a continuance. Hearing no objection,
Mayor Lay continued this item to Monday, January 26, 1998, at the appellant's request.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
OLD BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF A REPORT REGARDING OPTIONS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS EMERGENCY GENERATOR
HOUSING FACILITY AND ELECTRICAL PROJECT.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Hearing no discussion or objection, staff
was authorized to re-bid this project.
RESOLUTION NO. 828: 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. 829: 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.
City Manager Nealis presented Resolution No. 828 and Resolution No. 829 memorializing
action taken by the City Council at the October 13, 1997 Meeting. Hearing no discussion,
Mayor Lay called for a motion.
Councilmember Pernell moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 828 and
Resolution No. 829. Councilmember Murdock seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
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NEW BUSINESS �
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM BROWNING-FERRIS INDUSTRIES OF
CALIFORNIA, INC. FOR A SUBSIDt�AkR�YR���TRUCTURE REALIGNMENT.
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City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the request from Browning-Ferris
Industries. In response to Councilmember Murdock, City Manager Nealis reported that a
rate increase is not being proposed at this time.
Mayor Pro Tem Hill moved that the City Council approve the request. Councilmember
Murdock seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF REPORT REGARDING PROLONGED BUILDING PROJECTS.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding this issue.
Assistant City Attorney Ennis presented an explanation of the San Marino Ordinance,
administrative procedures and penalties.
Discussion ensued regarding the RHCA review of a Resolution relating to this matter.
The City Council concurred that the City should monitor the outcome of the RHCA
review before considering any action. Councilmembers also discussed the provisions
outlined in the City of San Marino's Ordinance and the problems that may occur in
enforcing such an Ordinance.
Staff was directed to return with a report at a future City Council Meeting regarding RHCA
Board action on this subject, the history/philosophy of the City of San Marino Ordinance
and its implementation in that City.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF BID FOR TRIMMING OF EUCALYPTUS TREES
ON THE WEST AND NORTH SIDE OF TENNIS COURT NO 1.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Lay called
for a motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Hill moved� that the City of Rolling Hills award the project to G.S.
Brothers, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,350. Councilmember Pernell seconded the
motion .which carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM THE ROLLING HILLS TENNIS CLUB
FOR MINOR GAZEBO AREA IMPROVEMENTS.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the request from the Rolling Hills
Tennis Club.
Mayor Pro Tem Hill moved that the City Council approve the request. Councilmember
Pernell seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL TO PURCHASE EMERGENCY
COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Discussion ensued regarding the difficulty
of radio communications due to the topography of the City. Councilmember Heinsheimer
suggested that staff research the Iridium satellite program. Hearing no further discussion,
Mayor Lay called for a motion.
Councilmember Pernell moved that the City Council approve the request of staff to
purchase 4 hand-held radios at a cost not to exceed $2,859.97. Councilmember Murdock
seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Staff was requested to research the
Iridium satellite system with the vender of this emergency communication equipment.
OPEN AGENDA -APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. -PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
• Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hassoldt, 10 Pine Tree Lane, addressed the City Council regarding the
roadway improvements required in conjunction with their subdivision and requested
that staff coordinate a meeting with the County Fire Engineering Division to discuss
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the current required roadway improvements. Mayor Lay suggested that 1VIr. and Mrs.
Hassoldt work with staff to arrange this mee�ing.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
• In response to Councilmember Pernell, City Manager Nealis reported that the City has
received several calls from residents complimenting the City Council for preparing the
winter storm materials which was sent to all residents. He also reported that other
cities have expxessed an interest in this anate�ia� ancl requesteci copies.
• Mayor Lay reported that he will be out of town for the next City Council meeting.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
None.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.
ADTOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Lay adjourned the meeting at
8:25 p.m. to the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday, Novemb'er
10, 1997, beginning at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, at City Hall, 2 Portuguese
Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
Respectfully submitted,
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Marilyn L. ern
Deputy City Clerk
Approved,
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Frank E. Hi11
Mayor Pro Tem
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