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MINUTES OF
A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
JANUARY 24, 2000
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor
Pro Tem Pernell 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 Pro Tem Pernell.
Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Heinsheimer (excused).
Others Present: Craig R. Nealis, City Manager.
Mike Jenkins, City Attorney.
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 - Regular Meeting of January 10, 2000.
� RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
c. BFI Recycling Tonnage Report for December, 1999.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
� d. Southern California Edison Company Notice of Application to Change Electric
Rates at the End of the Rate Freeze for All Rate Groups, and Other Proposed
Changes.
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.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONING CASE NO. 599: AN APPEAL OF THE FOLLOWING PLANNING
COMI�iIISSION APPROVED REQUESTS: (1) VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMCJM
STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE, (2) VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM TOTAL
LOT COVERAGE, (3) VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMLJM DISTURBED AREA, (4)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PROPOSED
GUEST HOUSE, (5) CONDITIONAL USE PERNIIT TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION
OF A PROPOSED TENNIS COURT, AND (6) SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE GUEST
HOUSE, RETAINING WALL, TENIVIS COURT AND GRADING_ AT AN EXISTING
SINGLE FANIILY RESIDENCE. MR. AND NIlZS. JOSEPH GREGORIO, 16 EASTFIELD
DIZIVE (LOT 68-B-EF).
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding the
applicants' request and Planning Commission action relative to Zoning Case No. 599. Mayor
Pro Tem Pernell opened the public hearing and called for testimony.
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Mr.Joseph Gregorio, applicant, stated that he had originally applied for a smaller sports court
and guest house which was within the City's guidelines. He said that after the Planning
Commission field review of the property he amended the plan to depict a full size tennis court.
Mr. Gregorio explained that he addressed the concerns regarding a view from a neighboring
property owner on Outrider Road. He outlined the types of activities that his family would be
enjoying on the proposed court. He explained the location of the court on his property and
stated that he feels that court will not be visible from the adjacent properties ancl that acijacent
property owners have not voiced any objections to the project.
Mayor Pro Tem Pernell expressed that due to the number of variances requested that the City
Council may like to take a look at the proposed project in the field.
Mrs. Ginny Leeuwenburgh, 12 Eastfield Drive, expressed concern for the number of
conditional use permits and variances associated with the project. She discussed the size of
properties in the area and pointed out on the vicinity map the homes in the area on Eastfield
Drive that already have tennis courts. She stated that she feels that granting these conditional
use permits may change the character of the City and expressed concern that approving this
application may set a precedent. In response to Mrs. Leeuwenburgh, City Manager Nealis
explained the public hearing noticing requirements for proposed projects and indicateci that
some of the properties noticed in this case were in Rancho Palos Verdes.
Discussion ensued regarding the size and topography of the property. Mr. Gregorio, stated
that it is his understanding that the Planning Commission reviews properties on a case by case
basis and encouraged the City Council to visit the site. He stated that he feels that approval of
the proposed sports court would not set a precedent due to the uniqueness of the property.
Councilmembers concurred that they would like to visit the property and see all of the
proposed improvements staked in terms of location and height.
Hearing no further discussion and no objection, the public hearing was continued to
Wednesday, February 9, 2000, beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the subject property for the purpose
of conducting a field review.
OLD BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 873: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 716 AND CLARIFYING ITS
PROVISIONS REGARDING CONNECTIONS TO THE IMPROVEMENTS OF THE
SA1vITARY SEWER REIMBURSEMENT DISTRICT ESTABLISHED THEREBY.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding Sanitary
Sewer Reimbursement District No. 1 and the amendments to the District outlined in
Resolution No. 873.
Councilmembers discussed the amendment requiring the original funding District members
that move out of the City to maintain their address on file at City Hall in order to receive
reimbursement. City Manager Nealis explained the process that the City is required to follow
when a non-funding property owner chooses to connect to the sewer in the District and how
staff can maintain the addresses on file at City Hall. Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Pro
Tem Pernell called for a motion.
Councilmember Hill moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 873. Councilmember
Murdock seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND
AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR THE PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT TO THE CABALLEROS RIDING RING AND NATIVE PLANT
DEMONSTRATION GARDEN.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding the plans and
specifications for the pedestrian improvements to the Caballeros Riding Ring and Native Plant
Demonstration Garden. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Pernell called for a motion.
Councilmember Lay moved that the City Council approve the plans and specifications and
authorize staff to solicit bids for the Pedestrian Improvement Project to the Caballeros Riding
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Ring and Native Plant Demonstration Garden. Councilmember Murdock seconded the
motion which carried unanimously.
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CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR A HOUSING ELEMENT
UPDATE IN THE YEAR 2000 AND GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding the request
for proposals for a Housing Element Update and General Plan Annual Report. In response to
Mayor Pro Tem Pernell, City Manager Nealis explained that the City has compiled a list of
companies that provide this type of service. Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Pro Tem
Pernell called for a motion.
Councilmember Hill moved that the City Council approve the Request for Proposals and
authorize staff to solicit bids for the Housing Element Update in the Year 2000 and General
Plan Annual Report. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR A NEW
HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM(S) (HVAC) FOR CITY
HALL.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding the request
for proposal a new hearing, ventilation and air conditioning system for City Hall. Hearing no
discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Pernell called for a motion.
Councilmember Lay moved that the City Council approve the plans and specifications and
authorize staff to solicit bids for a new Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning System(s)
(HVAC) for City Hall. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
OPEN AGENDA-APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. -PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
None.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Lay suggested that the City Council may wish to consider a joint meeting
with the Planning Commission. Hearing no objection, staff was directed to coordinate a joint
meeting after consultation with the Mayor.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
None.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.
ADTOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Pro Tem Pernell adjourned the
meeting at 8:12 p.m., to an adjourned regular meeting scheduled to be held on Wednesday,
February 9, 2000, beginning at 4:00 p.m., at 16 Eastfield Drive, Rolling Hills, California for the
purpose of conducting a field review.
Respectfully submitted,
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Marilyn L. K n
Deputy City Clerk
Approved,
ey Pernell
Mayor Pro Tem
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