6/26/2000MINUTES OF
A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
JUNE 26, 2000
CALL TO ORDER
? A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor
Pernell at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road,
Rolling Hills, California.
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ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Heinsheimer, Hill, Mayor Pro Tem Murdock and Mayor
Pernell.
Councilmembers Absent: Lay (excused).
Others Present: Craig R. Nealis, City Manager.
Mike Jenkins, City Attorney.
Nan Huang, Finance Director.
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 June 12, 2000.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Financial Statement for the month of May, 2000.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
d. Correspondence from Cox Communications
adjustment.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
e. BFI Recycling Tonnage Report for May, 2000.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
f. Correspondence from California Water Service
Letter No. 1483 which has been submitted to
Commission for approval.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
regarding a pending rate
Company regarding Advice
the California Public Utilities
Mayor Pro Tem Murdock moved that the City Council approve the recommendations in the
Consent Calendar. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which carried unanimously by
those Councilmembers in attendance.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-06: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH INTO
THE SOUTH SIDE YARD SETBACK TO AUTHORIZE THE RETENTION WITH
MODIFICATIONS OF PREVIOUSLY ILLEGALLY CONSTRUCTED RETAINING
WALLS AND GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE THE
RETENTION WITH MODIFICATIONS OF PREVIOUSLY ILLEGALLY CONSTRUCTED
RETAINING WALLS AND ILLEGALLY CONDUCTED GRADING TO FILL IN REAR
YARD PAD AREAS AT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 9 CABALLEROS ROAD IN
ZONING CASE NO. 604.
Mr. Jerry Scarboro, 9 Caballeros Road (Lot 32 -SK)
Planning Director Ungar presented the staff report outlining the applicant's request and
providing background regarding the Planning Commission's action relative to Zoning Case
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No. 604. In response to Mayor Pernell, Planning Director Ungar explained the administrative
fee for review of as -built projects.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Pernell ordered that Resolution No. 2000-06 be received and
filed.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-15: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE TO REPLACE A
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 22 CREST ROAD EAST IN ZONING CASE NO. 609.
Mr. and Mrs. William Powers, 22 Crest Road East (Lot 194 -MS)
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the applicant's request and providing
background regarding the Planning Commission's action relative to Zoning Case No. 609.
Councilmembers discussed the specifics of the proposed project and the fact that the Planning
Commission vote was not unanimous. City Manager Nealis explained that the reduction in
the size of the proposed residence was the result of a suggestion made by the Planning
Commission.
Councilmember Heinsheimer commented on whether there was any information regarding
this project that would possibly prevent it from being completed. City Manager Nealis
informed the City Council that a member of the Planning Commission had provided an
advertisement to staff announcing the sale of both properties owned by the applicant, with
approved plans, at the Planning Commission meeting when this case was approved.
Discussion ensued regarding the size of the residence and the possibility of the City Council
taking the case under jurisdiction due to the vote of the Planning Commission.
Hearing no further discussion and no objection, Mayor Pernell ordered that Resolution No.
2000-15 be received and filed.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION
REGARDING PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 282: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD
REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO MOTORIZED SCOOTERS AND MOTORIZED
SKATEBOARDS.
(FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION)
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding the Traffic
Commission's recommendation relative to the proposed ordinance.
Discussion ensued regarding the provision that motorized scooters would be permitted to be
operated on roadways with a speed limit of no more than 25 miles per hour. City Manager
Nealis explained that the speed limit on Crest and Portuguese Bend Road North is 30 miles per
hour and that without a bike lane, use of the motorized scooters would not be permitted on
roadways with speed limits in excess of 25 miles per hour in Rolling Hills.
In response to Councilmember Murdock, City Manager Nealis explained that the provisions in
the proposed ordinance are exactly as they appear in the California Vehicle Code with a few
minor amendments to allow for unique features of the City of Rolling Hills, such as a
prohibition of use on equestrian trails. In response to Councilmember Heinsheimer,
Councilmember Hill explained that the Traffic Commission had felt that a number of children
in the community are utilizing these devices without proper safety equipment and in an
unsafe manner.
Councilmembers suggested that the Traffic Commission re -review the proposed ordinance
and provide specific findings as well as information regarding experiences with these devices
in the City. After discussion, the City Council remanded the proposed ordinance back to the
Traffic Commission for further study.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DRAFT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-01
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RESOLUTION NO. 882: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTABLISHING THE 2000-01 FISCAL YEAR
APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS.
RESOLUTION NO. 883: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING THE FY 2000-01 CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS BUDGET INCLUDING THE ANNUAL REPORT ON: GENERAL FUND,
COMMUNITY FACILITIES FUND, MUNICIPAL SELF INSURANCE FUND,
REFUSE COLLECTION FUND, SOLID WASTE CHARGES, COPS FUND,
TRAFFIC SAFETY FUND, TRANSIT FUND -PROP. A, TRANSIT FUND -PROP. C
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-01.
RESOLUTION NO. 884: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTABLISHING THE FISCAL YEAR 2000-01 MERIT
PAY PLAN.
City Manager Nealis introduced the Resolutions relating to the adoption of the FY 2000-01
City of Rolling Hills Budget. Mayor Pernell opened the continued public hearing and called for
testimony.
Mr. Dave Breiholz, President of Caballeros, commented on their request for funds for future
Caballeros projects. In response to Mayor Pernell, City Manager Nealis explained that the FY
2000-01 budget contains adequate funds for these projects. Mr. Nealis indicated that individual
projects will be brought before the City Council for consideration following adoption of the
budget at a future meeting.
Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Pernell closed the public hearing and called for a
motion. Councilmember Hill moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 882,
Resolution No. 883 and Resolution No. 884. Councilmember Heinsheimer seconded the
motion which carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 280: AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS TO REQUIRE THAT UTILITIES BE PLACED
UNDERGROUND WHEN ANY BUILDING STRUCTURE IS EXPANDED, MODIFIED,
ALTERED, OR REPAIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXISTING POLICY AND
AMENDING TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS & CONSTRUCTION) AND TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF
THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
(FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION)
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding the Planning
Commission's recommendation relative to the proposed ordinance.
Mayor Pernell opened the public hearing. Discussion ensued regarding the proposed
ordinance. Councilmember Heinsheimer commented on Paragraphs E and F of Section 6 of
the proposed ordinance. He expressed concern regarding the process for considering
exemptions to the requirements of the ordinance as drafted. He suggested that the ordinance
could be amended to allow the variance process to be used in cases where an exemption is
requested. Councilmember Hill stated that he feels that certain minor electrical modifications
to properties, without an exemption, would become too expensive to complete. City
Attorney Mike Jenkins commented on the provisions for variances in Title 17, Zoning, of the
Rolling Hills Municipal Code.
Following discussion, staff was directed to amend the ordinance in a manner that would
require a variance to consider any exemptions to the underground requirements of the
ordinance.
Hearing no further discussion or objection, Mayor Pernell continued the public hearing to the
next regular meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday, July 10, 2000 for consideration
of an amended ordinance.
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 281: AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS TO CLARIFY AND MODIFY RECREATIONAL GAME
COURT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR PROPERTY IN THE RESIDENTIAL
ZONES AND TO AMEND TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL
CODE.
(FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION)
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City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding the Planning
Commission's recommendation relative to the proposed ordinance.
Mayor Pernell opened the public hearing. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Pernell called for a
motion. Councilmember Hill moved that the City Council waive further reading and
introduce Ordinance No. 281. Councilmember Heinsheimer seconded the motion which
carried unanimously. Mayor Pernell continued the public hearing to the next regular meeting
of the City Council to be held on Monday, July 10, 2000 for consideration of second reading
and adoption.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
None.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
None.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
None.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Jenkins provided a brief status report regarding the Cal Compact lawsuit and
the most resent actions by Shell Oil and Phillips Petroleum Co.
City Attorney Jenkins reported that Assistant City Attorney Kevin Ennis has been appointed
as the City Attorney of Carson, CA. Mr. Jenkins indicated that he would select an Assistant
City Attorney within the next month for introduction.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Pernell adjourned the meeting at
8:25 p.m., to the next regular meeting of the City Council scheduled to be held on Monday,
July 10, 2000, beginning at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese
Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
Respectfully submitted,
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Marilyn L. Kerh
Deputy City Clerk
Approved,
Godfrey Pernell,
Mayor
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