11/24/1997MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY`iJ1V IL
OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 24,1997
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.
Mike Jenkins, City Attorney.
Lola Ungar, Planning Director.
Marilyn L. Kern, Deputy City Clerk.
Lt. Michael Kwan, Los Angeles County Sheriff's
Department, Lomita Station.
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 - November 10, 1997.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Financial Statement for the Month of October, 1997.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
d. Approval of attendance at the California Contract Cities
Legislative Tour.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
Association 1998
e. Correspondence from California Water Service Company regarding Advice
Letter No. 1451, Palos Verdes District, which has been submitted to the
California Public Utilities Commission.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file/provide direction.
Councilmember Pernell moved that the City Council approve the recommendations in
the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Murdock seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
PRESENTATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF A BOOK "A SPECIAL PLACE" BY
MR. TED BRUINSMA.
Mr. Ted Bruinsma and Ms. Mary Donovan presented a book entitled "A Special Place" to
the City Council. Mr. Bruinsma explained that the book represents a unique pictorial essay
of the Peninsula. Mayor Lay thanked Ms. Donovan and Mr. Bruinsma and stated that
Rolling Hills is proud to be featured in their publication.
PRESENTATION FROM COX COMMUNICATIONS GENERAL MANAGER STEVE
FOWLER REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF CELLULAR TELEPHONE
COMMUNICATION DEVICES IN THE CITY.
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Mr. Steve Fowler, General Manager, Cox Communications presented an explanation of the
current upgrade of cable services being constructed in the City and the introduction of a
PCS system antennas on existing power poles.
Councilmembers discussed the PCS system and concerns raised by residents regarding the
recent undergrounding of facilities by Cox Communications.
Staff was directed to research the franchise agreement and determine whether it can be
amended to reflect the new technologies being implemented by Cox Communications.
Cox was encouraged to advise the City when increased services, technical improvements
or proposed construction activities are being planned.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
RESOLUTION NO. 97-26: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT
ENCROACHMENT INTO THE SIDE YARD SETBACK TO CONSTRUCT
RESIDENTIAL ADDITIONS AND GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS TO A SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 564.
Mr. and Mrs. Steve and Kathy Strawn, 11 Eastfield Drive (Lot 54 -EF)
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the applicants' request and
Planning Commission action relative to Zoning Case No. 564. Hearing no objection,
Mayor Lay ordered that Resolution No. 97-26 be received and filed.
RESOLUTION NO. 97-27: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A
CONDITIONAL CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR A LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT
FOR PROPERTY AT 25 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD IN ZONING CASE NO. 565.
Mr. and Mrs. Philip E. Cho, 25 Portuguese Bend Road (Lots 89-A-RH, 89-C-RH and a
portion of Lot 92-RH)
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the applicants' request and
Planning Commission action relative to Zoning Case No. 565. Hearing no objection,
Mayor Lay ordered that Resolution No. 97-27 be received and filed.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued
A. 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).
City Manager Nealis presented the applicant's request for a continuance of this item.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Lay continued the public hearing to the regular City Council
meeting to be held on Monday, January 26, 1998.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CITIZENS OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS).
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RESOLUTION NO. 830: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING A RESERVE ACCOUNT WITHIN
THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE,�CITIZEN& OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS)
PROGRAM AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFROM.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report.
Mayor Lay opened the public hearing. Hearing no discussion, he closed the public hearing
and called for a motion. Councilmember Pernell moved that the City Council adopt
Resolution No. 830. Councilmember Murdock seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
None.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
None.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
None.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Lay adjourned the meeting at
8:12 p.m. to the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday, December
8, 1997, beginning at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, at City Hall, 2 Portuguese
Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn L. Kern
Deputy City Clerk
Approved,
B. Allen Lay
Mayor (/
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