9/11/2000MINUTES OF
A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
SEPTEMBER 11, 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 Board Room of the Rolling Hills Community Association
Administration Office,1 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Heinsheimer, Hill, Mayor Pro Tem Murdock and Mayor
Pernell.
Councilmembers Absent: Lay (excused).
Others Present: Craig R. Nealis, City Manager.
Lola Ungar, Planning Director.
Marilyn L. Kern, Deputy City Clerk.
3. 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 August 28, 2000.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Notice of Completion for the New Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
System(s) for City Hall Project.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the recommendations in
the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE WATER
REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.
Mr. Bob Goldsworthy, Director, Water Replenishment District, introduced Interim General
Manager Brian Brady and Government Affairs Manager Kathy Jones Irish. Mr. Goldsworthy
provided information regarding the District's history and purpose and a brief overview of the
projects and programs of the District.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONING CASE NO. 616: AN APPEAL OF A PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVED
REQUEST TO MODIFY A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED VARIANCE FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A RESIDENTIAL ADDITION TO ENCROACH INTO THE
FRONT YARD SETBACK, A REQUEST TO MODIFY A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED
VARIANCE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A STABLE TO ENCROACH INTO THE
FRONT YARD SETBACK, AND A REQUEST TO MODIFY A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED
SITE PLAN REVIEW TO AUTHORIZE THE MAINTENANCE OF PREVIOUSLY
CONDUCTED AND ILLEGAL GRADING AT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 29
MIDDLERIDGE LANE SOUTH (LOT 248 -A -1 -UR), ROLLING HILLS, CA.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the applicant's request and providing
background regarding the property and Commission action relative to Zoning Case No. 616.
Mayor Pernell opened the public'hearing and called for testimony.
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Mr. Ken Johnson, applicant, explained the Variance and Site Plan Review application that was
approved by the Planning Commission in 1996. He explained that the architectural review of
the plan by the Rolling Hills Community Association resulted in amendments to the plan. Mr.
Johnson explained extensive soil and geology tests and reports that were undertaken prior to
the issuance of a grading permit for his project and stated that he has a grading bond in place
with the County. He explained that the fill material and debris that was relocated to the
northern portion of his property is material rejected by the geologist for his project. He stated
that he reported this soil condition to the City and expressed concern that this pad area has
been deemed illegal since it was his intention to deal with it at the end of his project. He stated
that he now would like for this pad to remain as a pasture area for horses. In response to
Mayor Pernell, Mr. Johnson stated that 350 to 400 cubic. yards, 25 truck loads, of soil had been
placed at the location and that the soil would need to be exported if the City did not want the
soil to remain.
In response to Mr. Johnson's concern that the graded pad area on his property was deemed
illegal, City Manager Nealis explained that this terminology is used to describe projects that
have been completed without the benefit of required discretionary approvals. He stated that
the grading plan that was approved by the Planning Commission did not include this pad
area. Mr. Nealis described that the letter sent to Mr. Johnson by the City had requested that
he bring his property into conformance with the approved grading plan or seek approval
from the City to maintain the pad area. Mr. Nealis explained that Mr. Johnson has indicated
that he would like to maintain the soil on the pad area in question until the completion of his
entire project and that staff felt that this issue needed to be resolved at the same time as the
modification requests currently being presented.
Mayor Pernell explained the balanced cut and fill requirements of the City. Mr. Johnson
explained that there are some discrepancies in soil amounts in grading projects and that excess
dirt remains. He said he feels that his project is close to being balanced.
Councilmember Heinsheimer commented on the project and indicated that he feels that the
residential addition and stable components of the proposed project could be separated from
the pad area component. He also commented on Municipal Code requirements that
construction not occur in a canyon. In response to Councilmember Heinsheimer, Mr. Johnson
stated that he would like resolution to all of the components of the project at this juncture.
City Manager Nealis indicated that if Mr. Johnson would like to return the pad area to its
original approved state, that there are provisions in the Municipal Code to allow staff to
approve export of soil material as long as certain conditions are met, without the need for a
public hearing and that this type of soil exportation is an administrative procedure handled
over the counter.
Mayor Pernell suggested that staff determine whether terminology other than illegal could be
used in these types of cases.
Councilmembers discussed the project. Mr. Johnson stated that he would like to resolve this
issue as soon as possible and requested that the City Council allow him to leave the graded
pad area for use as a pasture.
Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Pernell continued the public hearing to Monday,
September 25, 2000 beginning at 5:30 P.M. at 29 Middleridge Lane South, for the purpose of
conducting a field review of the property.
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 885: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THE CITY TO
BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
(CMP) AND ADOPTING THE CMP LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION REPORT, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65089.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding Resolution
No. 885. Mayor Pernell opened the public hearing and called for testimony.
Hearing none, he closed the public hearing and called for a motion. Councilmember
Heinsheimer moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 885. Councilmember Hill
seconded the motion which carried unanimously by those Councilmembers in attendance.
OLD BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 886: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF REVENUE GENERATED BY
THE COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE 1996 PROPOSITION "A" PER
PARCEL DISCRETIONARY FUNDS TO THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding Resolution
No. 886. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Pernell called for a motion.
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Councilmember Hill moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 886. Councilmember
Heinsheimer seconded the motion which carried unanimously by those Councilmembers in
attendance.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF DISPOSITION OF CITY OF ROLLING HILLS COUNTY
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM LOCAL (STP -L) FUNDS.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background information regarding
STP -L funds and the request from the City of Rolling Hills Estates that the City Council
allocate the City of Rolling Hills' STP -L funds for a signal controller upgrade project in Rolling
Hills Estates. He stated that one of the locations for the signal controller upgrade is located at
Palos Verdes Drive North and Rolling Hills Road.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that that the City Council allocate the City of Rolling
Hills' entire balance of $18,809 County Surface Transportation Program Local Funds to the
City of Rolling Hills Estates for a traffic signal upgrade project. Mayor Pro Tem Murdock
seconded the motion.
Councilmembers discussed the total STP -L fund balance of $18,809 and the balance of $6,285
that will lapse on September 30, 2000. Councilmembers discussed the benefit of the project to
Rolling Hills residents and concurred that the entire fund balance of $18,809 should be
allocated for this project.
The motion carried unanimously by those Councilmembers in. attendance. A resolution
memorializing this action will be presented to the City Council at the next regular meeting
scheduled to be held on Monday, September 25, 2000.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
None.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Pernell reported on a television series being presented by Bill Moyers entitled "On Our
Terms, Preparing for Dying" which highlights the hospice program.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
None.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.
ADIOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Pennell adjourned the meeting at
8:20 p.m., in memory of former Supervisor, State Lawmaker and long time Rolling Hills
resident, James A. Hayes. The meeting was adjourned to an adjourned regular meeting of the
City Council scheduled to be held on Monday, September 25, 2000, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at
29 Middleridge Lane South, Rolling Hills, California, for the purpose of conducting a field
review of the property (Zoning Case No. 616) at that location.
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