9/27/1999MINUTES OF A
-REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
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CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
SEPTEMBER 27,1999
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 and Mayor Heinsheimer.
Councilmembers Absent: Murdock and Mayor Pro Tem Pernell (excused).
Others Present: Craig R. Nealis, City Manager.
Mike Jenkins, City Attorney.
Marilyn L. Kern, Deputy City Clerk.
Sgt. Susan St. Marie, Los Angeles County Sheriffs
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 -Regular Meeting of September 13, 1999.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Financial Statement for the month of August, 1999
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
d. Correspondence from California Water Service Company regarding approval of
Advice Letter No. 1474 by the California Public Utilities Commission.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
Councilmember Hill moved that the City Council approve the recommendations in the
Consent Calendar. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously by
those Councilmembers in attendance.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
RESOLUTION NO. 99-13: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SPORTS COURT AT AN EXISTING SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 595.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Slaught, 27 Middleridge Lane South (Lot 248 -B -2 -UR)
City Manager Nealis reported that due to an appeal that was filed by a neighboring property
owner, this item will be scheduled for a public hearing to be held at the City Council meeting
scheduled for Monday, October 11, 1999, and that the City Council should withhold comments
until that hearing.
RESOLUTION NO. 99-14: 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
TO MERGE TWO EXISTING LOTS INTO ONE LOT FOR PROPERTY AT 60 EASTFIELD
DRIVE (LOT 105 -EF) AND AN ADJACENT VACANT LOT TO THE NORTH (LOT 104-
A -EF) IN ZONING CASE NO. 596A.
Mr. Robert T. Wolfenden, 60 Eastfield Drive (Lots 105 -EF and 104 -A -EF)
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the applicant's request and Planning
Commission action relative to Zoning Case No. 596A.
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Hearing no objection, Mayor Heinsheimer ordered that Resolution No. 99-14 be received and
filed.
RESOLUTION NO. 99-15: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL TO
CONSTRUCT A STABLE WITH LOFT AND ADJACENT CORRAL AND SUBSTANTIAL
ONE-STORY ADDITIONS TO AN EXISTING TWO-STORY SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCE THAT WILL REQUIRE GRADING IN ZONING CASE NO. 596B.
Mr. Robert T. Wolfenden, 60 Eastfield Drive (Lots 105 -EF and 104 -A -EF)
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the applicant's request and Planning
Commission action relative to Zoning Case No. 596B.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Heinsheimer ordered that Resolution No. 99-15 be received and
filed.
RESOLUTION NO. 99-16: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
CONSTRUCT A GUEST HOUSE AND GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL
TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A GUEST HOUSE, A STABLE WITH LOFT
AND ADJACENT CORRAL, AND SUBSTANTIAL RESIDENTIAL ADDITIONS THAT
REQUIRE GRADING AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING
CASE NO. 597.
Mr. Mark Dessy, 8 Maverick Lane (Lot 26 -A -SK)
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the applicant's request and Planning
Commission action relative to Zoning Case No. 597.
Councilmember Lay stated that he will need to abstain from consideration of this Zoning Case
due the proximity of his residence to the proposed project. As a result, Mayor Heinsheimer
noted that this would leave less than a quorum, therefore, he continued consideration of
Planning Commission Resolution No. 99-16 to the next regular meeting of the City Council to
be held on Monday, October 11, 1999.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
Mayor Heinsheimer requested that Item 8-A, New Business be considered at this time.
Hearing no objection, this was so ordered.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF FINAL MAP FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP NO. 21400 AND SUBDIVISION NO. 82 IN ZONING CASE NOS. 512,
555, AND 566, MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM HASSOLDT, 10 PINE TREE LANE (LOT 85-
RH).
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 866: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL
PARCEL MAP NO. 21400, SUBDIVISION NO. 82, A SUBDIVISION OF AN EXISTING
7.826 ACRE LOT INTO THREE RESIDENTIAL LOTS FRONTING THE WESTERN SIDE
OF PINE TREE LANE IN ZONING CASE NOS. 512, 555, AND 566.
City Manager Nealis introduced Resolution No. 866 and reported that all of the conditions of
the tentative map, as modified, have been satisfied.
City Attorney Jenkins provided background regarding the original conditions of the Hassoldt
subdivision. He said that the Hassoldts expressed concern that conditions of their final map
required additional easements to be recorded to allow for the construction of a road in
conjunction with the Cukingnan s subdivision and that the Cukingnan road needed to be
shown on the Hassoldt final map. He explained that the Cukingnans were concerned about
their ability to build the road that would extend to their subdivision.
City Attorney Jenkins explained that the Hassoldts and the Cukingnans sought minor
modifications to their subdivisions and that each of the modifications were approved by the
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City Manager. City Attorney Jenkins reported that the final solution to the concerns
expressed by each party was the movement of the road serving the Cukingnan subdivision
away from the trees on the Hassoldt property.�t�
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City Attorney Jenkins explained that there is a mutual understanding that the City is not going
to require the recordation of additional easements, or require that the road be shown on the
Hassoldt final map. He said that the Hassoldts have agreed in writing not to contest either the
location or the construction of the road that is required for the Cukingnan subdivision as
modified by the City Manager. He indicated that everyone has had an opportunity to
thoroughly evaluate and consider the situation and that no appeals to the minor modifications
were filed by the deadline of 5:00 p.m. today. City Attorney Jenkins said that if anyone has an
objection, now is the time to raise that objection, otherwise, the City is going to move
forward. He said that on that basis, the City will expect that there will not be any protests,
objections or concerns raised in the future if the road in conjunction with the Cukingnan
subdivision is built at the new location as it is now described based on the minor modification.
Councilmember Lay commented on other conditions that were included in the tentative map
regarding placement of pads and pad size. City Manager Nealis explained that the approval of
pad size and placement was approved during the tentative map phase, however those issues
will be considered and adhered to during site plan review when the properties are improved.
Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Heinsheimer called for a motion.
Councilmember Hill moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 866. Councilmember
Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously by those Councilmembers in attendance.
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. (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding Ordinance
No. 279. Mayor Heinsheimer opened the public hearing and called for testimony. Hearing
none, he closed the public hearing and called for a motion.
Councilmember Lay moved that the City Council waive further reading and adopt Ordinance
No. 279. Councilmember Hill seconded the, motion which carried unanimously by those
Councilmembers in attendance.
CITIZENS OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS) PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION NO. 871: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A RESERVE ACCOUNT WITHIN
THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE CITIZENS OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS)
PROGRAM AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFROM.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and Resolution No. 871. Mayor Heinsheimer
opened the public hearing and called for testimony. Hearing none, he closed the public
hearing and called for a motion.
Councilmember Hill moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 871. Councilmember
Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously by those Councilmembers in attendance.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
None.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
None.
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MATTERS FROM STAFF
None.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Jenkins stated that there was no need for a closed session and provided
background regarding the claims submitted from Phillips Petroleum Company; Union Oil
Company of California; Unocal Corporation; et al.; Prudential Overall Supply; and Shell Oil
Company and Shell Chemical Company. No action was taken by the City Council.
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
Anticipated Litigation
G.C. 54956.9b (B)
A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council on the advice of its
legal counsel, based on the below -described existing facts and circumstances, there is a
significant exposure to litigation against the City Council.
Receipt of Claim pursuant to Tort Claims Act or other written communication from
Phillips Petroleum Company; Union Oil Company of California; Unocal Corporation; et
al.; Prudential Overall Supply; and Shell Oil Company and Shell Chemical Company
threatening litigation (copy available for public inspection in City Clerk's office). G.C.
54956.9b(C).
No closed session was held.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Heinsheimer adjourned the
meeting at 7:50 p.m., to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held on
Monday, October 11, 1999, beginning at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, at City Hall,
2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
Approved,
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Thom s F. Heinsheimer
Mayor
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Respectfully submitted,
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Marilyn L. Kern
Deputy City Clerk
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