4/27/1998MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
APRIL 27,1998
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: 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.
Captain Beth Dickinson, Los Angeles County
Sheriff's Department, Lomita Station.
Captain John Jacobs, Los Angeles County Fire Department.
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. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Financial Statement for the month of March, 1998.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. BFI Recycling Tonnage Report for March, 1998.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the recommendations
in the Consent Calendar. Mayor Pro Tem Hill seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
Mayor Lay called for nominations for Mayor. Mayor Lay nominated Mayor Pro Tem Frank
Hill for Mayor. Councilmember Heinsheimer seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
PRESENTATION TO MAYOR B. ALLEN LAY RECOGNIZING OUTSTANDING SERVICE
DURING 1997-1998 TERM AS MAYOR
Mayor Hill presented a plaque and a water color picture of City Hall to Councilmember Lay
in appreciation of his outstanding service as Mayor for 1997-1998.
Mr. Chuck Taylor, District Representative, presented a Certificate of Recognition, on behalf
of California State Senator Betty Karnette, to Councilmember Lay for his service as Mayor
for 1997-1998.
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COMMENTS FROM 1997-1998 MAYOR B. ALLEN LAY
Councilmember-Lay -thanked _the City Council_and -staff _ and -stated -that -it was _a privilege
and honor to serve as Mayor for the past year.
COMMENTS FROM 1998-1999 MAYOR/NOMINATIONS FOR MAYOR PRO TEM
Mayor Hill stated that he is looking forward to serving as the 1998-1999 Mayor and
nominated Councilmember Tom Heinsheimer for Mayor Pro Tem. Councilmember Lay
seconded the motion which carried unanimously. The meeting was then recessed at 7:40
p.m. for a reception honoring Councilmember Lay for his service as Mayor for 1997-1998.
The meeting was reconvened at 8:00 p.m.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
RESOLUTION NO. 98-7: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
JOINT POWERS TRANSIT AUTHORITY LIMITED USES IN ZONING CASE NO.
578.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the applicant's request and
Planning Commission action relative to Zoning Case No. 578.
Hearing no discussion or objection, Mayor Hill ordered that Resolution No. 98-7 be
received and filed.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE TRAFFIC
COMMISSION REGARDING A REQUEST FROM THE PALOS VERDES
SYMPHONY FRIENDS FOR A BENEFIT, SATURDAY, MAY 16, 1998, AT 35 CREST
ROAD WEST.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the Traffic Commission's
recommendation for approval of the request from the Palos Verdes Symphony Friends.
Hearing no discussion Mayor Hill called for a motion.
Councilmember Pernell moved that the City Council approve the recommendation from
the Traffic Commission. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - CONTINUED
ZONING CASE NO. 566, SUBDIVISION NO. 82 AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
NO. 21400; A REQUEST TO MODIFY A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED 3 -LOT
SUBDIVISION OF LAND AT LOT 85-RH, AND CURRENTLY, 10 PINE TREE
LANE, ROLLING HILLS, CA, AN EXISTING LOT THAT HAS ONE RESIDENTIAL
UNIT, TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM HASSOLDT. LOT 85-
RH CONSISTS OF 7.826 ACRES GROSS TO BE DIVIDED INTO THREE PARCELS
AS FOLLOWS: PARCEL 1 - 2.78 ACRES GROSS, 2.07 ACRES NET; PARCEL 2 - 2.58
ACRES GROSS, 2.07 ACRES NET; AND PARCEL 3 - 2.47 ACRES GROSS, 2.01
ACRES NET. THE MODIFICATION REQUEST RELATES TO CURRENTLY
REQUIRED ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding Zoning
Case No. 566 and the field review of the proposed roadway modifications. City Manager
Nealis also presented modified plans which comply with recommendations made in the
field and stated that the Fire Department has reviewed the current roadway design, as
proposed and is willing to approve the plan upon receiving a copy of the latest design as
presented this evening. He pointed out on the plan the roadway width of 18 feet and 26
feet passing width at the fire hydrant locations. Mayor Hill opened the continued public
hearing and called for testimony.
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Mr. Gary Wynn, applicants' representative, reported that he reviewed the proposed new
locations of the two fire hydrants that the applicants are proposing to relocate with the Fire
Department. In response to Councilmember Pernell, Mr. Wynn explained plans for the
drainage courses along the roadway.
Hearing no further public comments, Mayor Hill closed the public hearing.
In response to Councilmember Murdock, City Attorney Jenkins stated that with the Fire
Department's approval of the roadway width he feels that there is sufficient evidence
before the Council that the roadway design is reasonable and that it can operate in a safe
manner.
Captain John Jacobs, Los Angeles County Fire Department, stated that the roadway as
presented this evening is acceptable to the Fire Department.
In response to Councilmember Pernell, City Manager Nealis explained the Traffic
Commission's review of the roadway and cul-de-sac. He further explained that the Traffic
Commission would review any new driveways in conjunction with future development
of the individual properties. Discussion ensued regarding the RHCA review of the
roadway. City Manager Nealis explained that any RHCA concerns for the roadway design
are alleviated with Fire Department's support for the roadway modifications as presented
this evening. Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Hill called for a motion.
Councilmember Pernell moved that staff be directed to prepare a resolution of approval in
Zoning Case 566 with the roadway to be 18 feet in width and 26 feet in width consisting of
passable Fire Department approved surface (DG), for 25 feet in each direction from the fire
hydrants. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 836: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS EXTENDING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN METRICOM, INC.,
AND THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS FOR THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION
AND MAINTENANCE OF WIRELESS DIGITAL COMMUNICATION RADIOS.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and Resolution No. 836. Mayor Pro Tem
Heinsheimer requested that staff inform the City Council when this system will become
operational and who the subcontractor performing the installation will be. Hearing no
further discussion, Mayor Hill called for a motion.
Councilmember Lay moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 836.
Councilmember Murdock seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF A FINAL MAP FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 23991 AND SUBDIVISION NO. 88 IN ZONING
CASE NOS. 520A AND 557. DR. ROBERT MARSHALL, 17 PORTUGUESE BEND
ROAD (LOT 79-RH).
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and Resolution No. 839. Hearing no
discussion, Mayor Hill called for a motion.
Councilmember Pernell moved that the City Council adopt Resolution 839 approving
final Parcel Map No. 23991. Councilmember Murdock seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
NO. 22334 AND SUBDIVISION NO. 83 IN ZONING CASE NO. 449A. DR. ROBERT
A. SMITH, 7 PINE TREE LANE (LOT 86-RH).
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Councilmembers discussed the length of
time requested for the extension. Councilmembers also discussed the applicability of
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future rules and regulations of the City on development of this subdivision. City Attorney
Jenkins explained the Subdivision Map Act requirements and State guidelines relative to
extensions of time for such matters. City Manager Nealis also explained conditions of
approval for the tentative parcel map and the Site Plan Review process required for each
parcel in the subdivision as it is developed and that the Code requirements at the time of
development would be adhered to. Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Hill called for a
motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 840
approving a five year extension of time. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which
carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM REIMBURSABLE
CONTRACT. AMENDMENT NO. 1.
RESOLUTION NO. 837: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AMENDMENT NUMBER 1 TO THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM REIMBURSABLE CONTRACT.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and Resolution No. 837. Hearing no
discussion, Mayor Hill called for a motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 837.
Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 838: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 686 AND ADOPTING
PROCEDURES IMPLEMENTING THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT, AND THE GUIDELINES OF THE SECRETARY FOR THE
RESOURCES AGENCY AS AMENDED TO DATE.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and Resolution No. 838. Hearing no
discussion, Mayor Hill called for a motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 838.
Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Hill continued this item to the next regular meeting of the
City Council to be held on Monday, May 11, 1998.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
None.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
• Councilmember Pernell reported that former Councilmember Ginny Leeuwenburgh
was honored by State Senator Betty Karnette as one her District's outstanding women.
• Councilmember Lay reported on his attendance at a recent SAFER Board of Directors
meeting. Councilmember Lay also reported that he and City Manager Nealis met with
Rancho Palos Verdes City Manager Paul Bussey to discuss the Landslide Feasibility
Study for Portuguese Bend Landslide Project recently submitted to Rancho Palos
Verdes. Councilmembers concurred that Councilmember Lay continue to act on behalf
of the City in matters relative to this issue. Staff was directed to prepare a letter, for
Councilmember Lay's review, to RPV City Manager Paul Bussey, requesting support for
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the City's revised request to the County for review of the Study's impacts within
Rolling Hills.
• Mayor Hill reported on his attendance at the Community Leaders Breakfast hosted by
the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
• Councilmember Lay reported on upcoming FAA Task Force meetings being conducted
to study airport noise and quality of life issues and agreed to attend the next two
meetings and reported that an elected representative from the Peninsula would be
assigned the responsibility to represent the Peninsula at future meetings.
• Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer reported on his and Councilmember Murdock's
attendance at the memorial reception for City Manager's Nealis' mother.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
None.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.
ADIOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Hill adjourned the meeting at
8:35 p.m. in the memory of the City Manager's mother, Claire Nealis, who was taken from
her family quite suddenly in an automobile accident. The meeting was adjourned to the
next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday, May 11, 1998,
beginning at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road,
Rolling Hills.
Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn L. Kern
Deputy City Clerk
Approved,
Frank E. Hill
Mayor
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