2/9/1998MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
FEBRUARY 9, 1998
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.
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 - January 26, 1998.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Consideration of a program to identify properties in the City of Rolling Hills
with native plant introduction and/or maintenance.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented/provide direction.
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
None.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS -Continued
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 272: AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS TO AMEND SIDE 'YARD SETBACK
REQUIREMENTS IN THE RA -S-1 ZONE AND THE RA -S-2 ZONE AND THE
AMENDMENT OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL
CODE. THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE MAY POTENTIALLY INCREASE SIDE
YARD SETBACKS IN THE RA -S-1 ZONE FROM 20 FEET TO 25 FEET, EXCLUSIVE
OF EASEMENT DIMENSIONS, AND MAY REESTABLISH SIDE YARD SETBACKS
IN THE RA -S-2 ZONE TO 35 FEET, EXCLUSIVE OF EASEMENT DIMENSIONS.
City Manager Nealis presented an explanation of the proposed Ordinance. Mayor Lay
opened the continued public hearing and called for testimony.
Ms. Cheryl Marcz, 8 Chesterfield Road, expressed concern regarding the impact of the
proposed Ordinance on lots in the RAS -1 Zone in the Chesterfield Road area.
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Councilmembers and those in attendance discussed the proposed Ordinance. Mayor Lay
explained the grandfathering of properties impacted by the Ordinance and the process of
applying for a Variance. Discussion ensued regarding the increase in space between
properties under the proposed Ordinance which would enhance the City's rural character.
Ms. Marcz expressed concern for the financial burden to residents who would need to
apply for a Variance if this Ordinance is adopted.
Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Lay continued the public hearing to Wednesday,
February 25, 1998. Staff was directed to review the number of properties that would be
affected by a 25 foot side yard setback in the RAS -1 Zone and to draft language to lessen the
financial burden of residents who would need to apply for a Variance due to this
Ordinance.
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 273: AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS TO PERMIT THE IMPORT OR EXPORT OF SOIL TO
OR FROM A LOT FOR REMEDIAL REPAIR OF A HILLSIDE OR TRAIL UNDER
CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE AMENDMENT OF TITLE 15 (BUILDING AND
CONSTRUCTION), AND THE AMENDMENT OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE
ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
City Manager Nealis presented an explanation of the proposed Ordinance. Mayor Lay
opened the continued public hearing and called for testimony. Hearing none, he closed
the public hearing and called for a motion.
Councilmember Pernell move that the City Council waive further reading and adopt
Ordinance No. 273. Mayor Pro Tem Hill seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 274: AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS TO REQUIRE THAT PROPERTY THAT IS
SCARRED BY GEOLOGICAL EXCAVATION BE RESTORED TO ITS NATURAL
CONTOURS, THE AMENDMENT OF TITLE 15 (BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION)
AND THE AMENDMENT OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE ROLLING HILLS
MUNICIPAL CODE.
City Manager Nealis presented an explanation of the proposed Ordinance. 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 move that the City Council waive further reading and adopt
Ordinance No. 274. Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
None.
OLD BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
NO. 21486 AND SUBDIVISION NO. 84 IN ZONING CASE NO. 450. DR. AND MRS.
RAMON CUKINGNAN, 16 PINE TREE LANE (LOT 81-RH).
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the applicants' request for a time
extension and Resolution No. 833. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Lay called for a motion.
Councilmember Murdock moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 833
approving an extension of time in Zoning Case No. 450. Mayor Pro Tem Hill seconded the
motion which carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF A REPORT REGARDING PROLONGED BUILDING
PROJECTS.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Councilmembers discussed the report.
Mayor Pro Tem Hill reported that this matter has been discussed at the RHCA Board of
Directors meetings.
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Staff was directed to present another status report in six months on the efforts of the
Rolling Hills Community Association and the efforts of the City of San Marino on this
subject.
CONSIDERATION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPLYING FOR A LOCAL
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE GRANT ALONG WITH OTHER
PENINSULA CITIES TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS
WASTE (HHW) DISPOSAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ROLLING HILLS RESIDENTS
IN ADDITION TO THOSE PRESENTLY OFFERED BY THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND THE SANITATION
DISTRICTS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Councilmembers discussed the Household
Hazardous Waste Roundups sponsored by the County of Los Angeles and the County
Sanitation Districts.
Councilmember Pernell moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 832
authorizing the Cit/,s participation in this grant proposal. Councilmember Murdock
seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
• Councilmember Murdock reported that the Personnel Subcommittee will be
scheduling a meeting to discuss the City Manager's annual performance review.
Councilmember Murdock indicated that the detailed emergency information given on
the City's telephone answer machine was an outstanding public service to Rolling Hills
residents.
• Mayor Pro Tem Hill commended the City Manager on keeping the City Council
informed regarding recent storm activities.
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
8:30 p.m. to the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday, February
23, 1998, beginning at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, at City Hall, 2 Portuguese
Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
Approved,
B. Allen Lay
Mayor
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Respectfully submitted,
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Marilyn L. Kern
Deputy City Clerk
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