9/13/1999MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
SEPTEMBER 13,1999
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting -of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by
Mayor Heinsheimer at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, at City Hall, 2 Portuguese
Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Hill, Lay, Murdock and Mayor Heinsheimer.
Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Pernell (excused).
Others Present: Craig R. Nealis, City Manager.
Larry Courtright, City Treasurer.
Lola Ungar, Planning Director.
Marilyn L. Kern, Deputy City Clerk.
Officer Dennis Smith, Los Angeles County Department
of Animal Care and Control.
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 - Regular Meeting of August 23, 1999.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Consideration of continued agreement between the City of Rolling Hills and
Mac Solutions for computer consulting services.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
d. BFI Recycling Tonnage Report for July, 1999.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
e. Status Report Regarding the Household Hazardous Waste Grant by the
Peninsula Cities.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
Councilmember Murdock moved that the City Council approve the recommendations in
the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS TO DEFINE A DECK STRUCTURE, ADD THE WORD "DECKS" TO THE
DEFINITION OF A STRUCTURE, AND AMEND TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE
ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
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City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding the
proposed ordinance and the Planning Commission's review of this matter. Mayor
Heinsheimer opened the 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
introduce Ordinance No. 279. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which carried
unanimously by those Councilmembers in attendance. Mayor Heinsheimer continued the
public hearing to the next regular City Council meeting to be held on Monday, September
27, 1999 for consideration of second reading and adoption.
Councilmember Lay commended the Planning Commission for their efforts in presenting
a clear and concise document for City Council review. City Manager Nealis reported that
the City Attorney has suggested non -substantiative changes to the findings in the proposed
ordinance and that amended findings will be presented at the September 27, 1999 meeting
of the City Council.
OLD BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 6.24.040 OF
THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATIVE TO THE REQUIRED
PERMANENT REMOVAL OF A DOG FROM THE CITY PURSUANT TO
AFFIRMATIVE FINDINGS UNDER SECTION 6.24.030, PARAGRAPH B, OF THE
ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE FOR OWNER OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2
RINGBIT ROAD WEST.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding the appeal
filed by Mr. and Mrs. Dederer. He reported that the Dederer's dog was ordered removed
from the City following affirmative findings that the offending dog was unlicensed, as
determined through an investigation stemming from a complaint that the dog was
involved in an attack that injured Mrs. Hillway.
Mr. Charles Hillway, 2 Flying Mane Road, reported on the incident in which Mrs. Hillway
was bitten by a dog owned by the Dederers. He also reported that both dogs owned by the
Dederers bark and charge at walkers and joggers that pass by the area. He stated that he
feels that both of the dogs should be confined to the Dederers, property, in an area away
from the road.
Mrs. Leslie Dederer, 2 Ringbit Road West, explained the fenced area that she is constructing
at the rear of her property to confine both of her dogs.
Mr. Richard Rutgers, 5 Packsaddle Road East, described several incidents that he and other
members of his family have had with the Dederers' dogs.
Mr. John Sipes, 1 Ringbit Road West, commented on the fact that the City has no leash law
and the behavior of dogs protecting their properties.
Councilmembers and those in attendance discussed the proposed confinement of both of
the Dederer's dogs. Mrs. Dederer further described the area that she is proposing to keep
the dogs in confinement and stated that it should be completed soon. City Manager Nealis
explained that the Animal Control Officer will inspect the confinement measures taken by
the Dederers.
Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Heinsheimer called for a motion.
Councilmember Lay moved that the City Council modify the City Manager's order that the
Dederer's dog "Daisy' be permanently removed from the City. The modification will
include that both dogs owned by the Dederer's be confined to the rear property area in the
manner described by Mrs. Dederer, subject to the inspection and approval of the City, and
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under the control of a leash when off the property. Councilmember Murdock seconded
the motion which carried unanimously by those Councilmembers in attendance.
CONSIDERATION OF INTERIOR' ' DESIGN MODIFICATIONS TO THE CITY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS (REVIEW OF EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS).
Mayor Heinshiemer requested that this item be held on the agenda until after the
completion of the regular business on this evening's agenda.
STATUS REPORT REGARDING PROLONGED BUILDING PROJECTS.
Planning Director Ungar presented the staff report providing background regarding the
matter of prolonged building projects. She indicated that the City of San Marino has not
enforced the fee penalty provision of their Ordinance and that the Rolling Hills
Community Association is in the process of formulating a building permit agreement.
After receiving and filing the report, Mayor Heinsheimer requested that staff keep the City
Council informed on this subject.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 870: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROLLING HILLS REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 838 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 providing background regarding the
amendments to the State of California Environmental Quality Act guidelines and
Resolution No. 870. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Heinsheimer called for a motion.
Councilmember Hill moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 870.
Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously by those
Councilmembers in attendance.
OLD BUSINESS -Continued
CONSIDERATION OF INTERIOR DESIGN MODIFICATIONS TO THE CITY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS (REVIEW OF EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS).
City Manager Nealis presented the plan depicting the exterior design scheme that includes
the modifications to the previously discussed interior design plan of the City Council
Chambers. Mayor Heinsheimer reported that he reviewed the proposed exterior
modifications from the outside of the building and that he feels that the are not consistent
with the architectural features of the building. He suggested that the proposed window on
the west elevation be removed from the plan and that the emergency exit door match the
existing architectural features of the building.
Councilmembers discussed the plan and concurred with Mayor Heinsheimer's
suggestions. Councilmember Hill suggested that staff consider the flat work and
landscaping associated with the exterior changes to the building. He also commented on
the window proposed for the north side of the building. It was suggested that the plan, as
amended, be presented to the RHCA Architectural Committee for their review and
comment.
After a brief discussion regarding the demolition of the soffit on the east end of the
Council Chambers, proposed lighting improvements and audio visual equipment, staff
was directed to have the consultant provide amended drawings to include the removal of
the window on the west side of the building and the emergency exit door shown in a
manner to match the existing architectural features of the building and that the amended
plan be submitted to the RHCA Architectural Committee for review and comment.
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OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
• Mr. George Barr, RHCA Board Member, commented on the Community Association's
research into a safe surface condition for equestrian crossings at driveways.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
None.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
• City Manager Nealis reported on the proposed Construction-Demolition/Inert Debris
Regulations by the California Integrated Waste Management Board and indicated
unless the City Council has any objections, staff will prepare a letter supporting the
County's position that this change not be implemented.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.
ADIOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Heinsheimer adjourned the
meeting at 8:11 p.m., to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held
on Monday, September 27, 1999, beginning at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, at
City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
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Mayor
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Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn. Dern
Dep City Clerk
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