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MINUTES OF
A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
. AUGUST 14, 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.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Heinsheimer, . Hill, Lay, Mayor Pro Tem Murdock and
Mayor Pernell.
Councilmembers Absent: None.
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 July 24, 2000.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. BFI Recycling Tonnage Report for June, 2000
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
Councilmember Hill moved that the City Council
Consent Calendar. Mayor Pro Tem Murdock
unanimously by those Councilmembers in attendance.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS -Continued
approve the recommendations in the
seconded the motion which carried
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 280: AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS TO REQUIRE THAT UTILITIES BE PLACED
UNDERGROUND AND AMENDING TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS & CONSTRUCTION)
AND TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
(SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding the proposed
ordinance and stated that the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 280 at their meeting on
July 24, 2000.
Mayor Pernell opened the continued public hearing and called for testimony. Hearing none
and no discussion, he closed the public hearing and called for a motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Murdock moved that the City Council waive further reading and adopt
Ordinance No. 280. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
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OLD BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 283: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE STORM WATER
POLLUTION CONTROL FOR PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION OF NEW
DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.
(SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding the proposed
ordinance and stated that the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 283 at their meeting on
July 24, 2000.
In response to Councilmember Lay, City Attorney Jenkins explained portions of the proposed
ordinance as it relates to the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Permit
requirements. Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Pernell called for a motion.
Councilmember Lay moved that the City Council waive further reading and adopt Ordinance
No. 283. Mayor Pro Tem Murdock seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF BID FOR HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE PROJECT.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing information regarding the project
and background on the contractor that staff proposes to be awarded the contract. Hearing no
discussion, Mayor Pernell called for a motion.
Councilmember Hill moved that the City Council award the 2000 Housing Element Update
and General Plan Annual Report to Comprehensive Planning Services in an amount not to
exceed $19,770. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF THE RELEASE BY THE CITY OF A RESTRICTED AREA AT 34
PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD (LOT 111-1-RH) AT THE REQUEST OF THE PROPERTY
OWNER, MR. JOHN HUSNAK.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing information regarding the property
owner's request.
Councilmembers discussed the request. In response to Mayor Pernell, City Manager Nealis
explained that these types of restrictions are usually placed on properties where there are land
safety or drainage issues. City Attorney Jenkins explained that a variance would be required if
the property owner decides to construct a stable in the area in question.
Mr. John Husnak, 34 Portuguese Bend Road, provided information regarding the placement
of this restricted area on his property when it was originally subdivided.
Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Pernell called for a motion.
Councilmember Lay moved that the City Council release the restricted area at 34 Portuguese
Bend Road and direct staff to prepare the necessary documents to initiate the release.
Councilmember Heinsheimer seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY BERTRAM BALCH FOR CONSIDERATION OF
FUNDING OF THE PENINSULA SYMPHONY.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report regarding the request for funding from the
Peninsula Symphony. He explained that the City Council did not elect to include a budget
allocation for the Peninsula Symphony in FY 1999-2000, however, had indicated that they
would be ready to discuss any non-financial contributions that the City could make to support
the Symphony at that time.
Mr. Bertram Balch, Symphony Board Member, provided information regarding the programs
conducted by the Symphony for children and adults and presented an overview of his letter to
the City Council dated August 11, 2000 requesting funding for the Peninsula Symphony.
Ms. Dianne Bishop, Vice President, Peninsula Symphony, explained the programs initiated by
the Symphony for children and how the symphony benefits the residents of the Peninsula.
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Discussion ensued regarding the request. Councilmembers commented on the types of
projects that the City has funded in the past and the concern that granting funding to
organizations may establish a precedence that the City's budget may not be equipped to
handle. In response to Mayor Pernell, City Manager Nealis explained that the City has
provided funds in the past to the South Bay Youth Program, which is a juvenile diversion
program, and the Peninsula Seniors who requested funds in direct ratio to the number of
seniors from the City of Rolling Hills that participate in their programs. He stated that these
groups were funded in the amount of $400 each.
Councilmembers discussed the types of programs that the City may consider funding.
Councilmember Heinsheimer commented on the health and safety issues related to certain
organizations that the City has funded in the past. Councilmember Lay commented on the
benefits that Rolling Hills residents may gain from not only the Peninsula Symphony, but the
PV Art Center and the Norris Theatre as well.
Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Pernell called for a motion.
Councilmember Lay moved that the City Council provide funding in the amount of $400 to
the Peninsula Symphony. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
Councilmembers suggested that a policy be reviewed by the Budget/Finance Subcommittee
during next year's budget process to include support for cultural enrichment activities.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
None.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Lay reported on his attendance at a meeting for members of the former FAA
Southern California Task Force on July 31, 2000.
Mayor Pernell commented on his invitation for the Planning Commission and others to join
him on an upcoming Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County Ocean Inspection Trip. Mayor
Pernell also reported on the Sanitation Districts' purchase of property for landfill sites involved
in the plans for a waste/rail haul project.
Mayor Pernell suggested that a City Council Retreat meeting be conducted in the future. It
was established that the meeting be held on Monday, October 30, 2000 from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m.
in the City Council Chambers.
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.
ADIOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Pernell adjourned the meeting at
8:20 p.m., to the next regular meeting of the City Council scheduled to be held on Monday,
August 28, 2000, 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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Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn L.°Kern
Deputy City Clerk
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