10/9/2000 MINUTES OF
A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
� CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
OCTOBER 9, 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, l 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.
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 - (1) Adjourned Regular Meeting, September 25, 2000 and (2) Regular
Meeting, September 25, 2000.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
c. California Water Service Company proposed rate application, Palos Verdes
District, filed with the California Public Utilities Commission.
� RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the recommendations in
the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
UPDATE BY SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS CHAIR LINDA
WILSON ON STATUS OF AFFAIRS OF THE SOUTH BAY COG.
Mayor Pernell welcomed SBCCOG Chair Linda Wilson and SBCCOG Executive Director Jacki
Bacharach. Chair Wilson provided a status report regarding the activities of the SBCCOG.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONING CASE NO. 615, SUBDIVISION NO. 89, AND TENTATTVE TRACT MAP NO.
52292, REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE TWO EXISTIl�iG LOTS TOTALING 67.64 ACRES
INTO 4 THAT WILL NOT BE LESS THAN 5 ACRES NET EACH WHERE TI�RE IS
ONE EXISTIl�TG SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED NORTH
OF JOHNS CANYON ROAD AT 4 STORM HILL LANE (LOTS 169-A-MS & 169-B-MS).
ONE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE OCCUPIES A PORTION OF EXISTIlVG LOT 169-A-
MS. LOT 169-B-MS IS VACANT.
MR. WALT'ER V. STORM, PRESIDENT, WESTERN BRASS DEVELOPMENT °
CORPORATION,ET AL.
Councilmember Heinsheimer stated that he will abstain from consideration of Zoning Case
No. 615 due to the proposed subdivision's proximity to his residence.
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City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the applicant's request and providing
background regarding the property and the Planning Commission's review and
recommendation regarding the proposed Subdivision. He also highlighted the conditions that
were imposed by the Planning Commission including the replanting of native vegetation and
indicated that the applicants have voluntarily consented to restrict each proposed parcel of the
subdivision from being further subdivided in the future.
In response to Mayor Pernell, Planning Director Ungar provided a brief history of the lot and
the several other proposals to subdivide this parcel. She presented the modifications relative
to the street grades, lot dimensions, and parcel slopes.
Mayor Pernell opened the public hearing and called for testimony.
In response to Councilmember Lay, Mr. Kent Phillips, applicant's representative, commented
on the geology and soils reports done for the County review of the proposed subdivision and
pointed out the landslide areas on an e�chibit. He explained the level of safety factor required
by the County and offered to have the consulting geologist and soils engineer available at a
future meeting to answer any questions that the City Council may have about the landslide
areas on the property.
Discussion ensued regarding the proposed equestrian trails in conjunction with the proposed
subdivision and the recordation of easements for equestrian trails. Mr. Phillips presented an
e�chibit showing the equestrian trails in the area and commented on the history of the
property owner to allow equestrians to utilize the trails on the property in the past and in the
future.
Mr. Phillips provided a brief overview of the plan and commented on the area that is to
remain as open space. He pointed out on the e�chibit where the proposed building pads may
be located. He indicated that this exhibit is being presented for illustration purposes only and
that site plan review on the individual properties when they are proposed to be developed will
demonstrate the actual size and configuration of the building pads. Mr. Phillips further
explained the applicant's proposal that each parcel of the subdivision will not be further
subdivided in the future. City Manager Nealis explained that the City Attorney has
determined the best manner to properly accept and record this offer.
In response to Councilmember Lay regarding the configuration of proposed parcel number 3,
Mr. Phillips stated that the County required that the restricted area on the lot not be bisected
by a lot line.
Discussion ensued regarding the grading for the proposed roadway and for the proposed
parcels. Mr. Phillips stated that the applicant has tried to minimize the grading as much as
possible.
Mr. Ty Bobbit, 10 Buggy Whip Drive, commented on the view of the proposed subdivision
from his property and expressed concern about future structures and landscaping on parcel
number 3 that may block the view from his residence. He also expressed concern regarding
the future driveway to this parcel and suggested that shrubs be required to obscure the lights
of vehicles to and from the property.
Mr. Dave Breiholz President of Caballeros, commented on the letter from Caballeros dated
July 18, 2000 that was submitted to the Planning Commission. He stated that the letter
requests that the existing Storms Ridge Trail maintain the existing alignment as much as
possible around the building pad of proposed Parcel No. 3 and that an east-west trail easement
be maintained that crosses the area that the applicant proposed to remain undeveloped in the
vicinity of the Hix Ring.
Hearing no further public testimony or discussion, Mayor Pernell continued the public hearing
to Tuesday, October 17, 2000, beginning at 4:00 p.m. for the purpose of conducting a field
review of the proposed subdivision at the subject property.
OLD BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 889: A RESOLUTTON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TI� CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTIlVG A VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT A RESIDENTIAL
ADDITION TO ENCROACH INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK, GRANTIl�TG A
VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT A STABLE TO ENCROACH INTO TI� FRONT YARD
SETBACK AND GRANTIlVG STTE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL TO AUTHORT7.F
GRADING AT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 29 MIDDLERIDGE LANE SOUTH
IN ZONING CASE NO. 616.
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City Manager Nealis introduced Resolution No. 889 and indicated that the conditions that
were requested by the City Council are contained in Section 13, Condition Nos. R, S. T, U and
V.
Discussion ensued regarding the Resolution. Councilmember Lay commented on the 2:1
slope requirement. City Manger Nealis indicated that all area slopes will be required to be 2:1
per the County.
Councilmember Heinsheimer suggested that Condition T regarding fence construction be
amended to be permissive rather than mandatory. Councilmember Heinsheimer suggested
that the word "may" replace "shall" in Paragraph T. The correction of a typographical error in
Condition S was also requested by Mayor Pro Tem Murdock. Hearing no further discussion,
Mayor Pernell called for a motion.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 889 as
amended. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF FURIVITURE SELECTION FOR TI� CITY COUNCIL
CHAMBERS RENOVATION PROJECT.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing information regarding the proposed
furniture for the City Council Chambers. In response to Councilmember Heinsheimer, City
Manager Nealis explained that the contractor has indicated that it will take approximately
twelve to fourteen more days to complete the work on the City Council Chambers.
Councilmembers discussed the proposed selections and expressed concern that the selections
may be too contemporary. Councilmember Heinsheimer expressed that the furniture
selected should of a style that will present a lasting theme and that it would be beneficial if the
City Council could actually view the furniture prior to actual purchase. Councilmember
Murdock expressed that she feels that the City Council could utilize the existing furniture until
such time as the City Council could view other options.
Councilmember Hill commented on the wide range of furniture designs and indicated that
perhaps there is an establishment where the City Council could view various types of
furniture options. Ms. Lisa Hunnicutt, Design Consultant, commented on the Pacific Design
Center.
Councilmembers discussed that a field trip to the Pacific Design Center to view furniture may
be a option and that selection of a date could be considered at the Retreat meeting.
Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Pernell continued this subject to the City Council
Retreat scheduled to be held on Monday, October 30, 2000 for consideration of selecting a date
to conduct a field trip to view furniture.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF BID FOR FY 2000-01 STRIPING AND MARKING
OF VARiOUS ROADWAYS WITHIN TI�CITY PROJECT.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing information about the project and
the low bidder. He reported that the project amount will be reduced because the Community
Association has postponed the resurfacing project for Eastfield Drive.
Councilmember Lay moved that the City Council award the FY 2000-01 Striping and Marking
of Various Roadways Project to California Traffic Maintenance, Inc., in an amount not to
exceed $22,880.62. 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 reported on correspondence from the City of Los Angeles requesting
that cities support the establishment of a 180 day comment period for the Draft Environmental
Impact Report and Environmental Impact Statement (EIlZ/EIS) for the proposed expansion of
Los Angeles International Airport. Staff was directed to place this on the October 23, 2000
agenda for the City Council consideration.
Mayor Pernell requested that consideration of support of activities by local municipalities that
may be in the best interest of the City of Rolling Hills be placed on the October 30, 2000 City
Council Retreat Agenda. Mayor Pernell also requested that consideration of the philosophy
regarding property acquisition in the city be placed on the Retreat Agenda.
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Councilmember Lay requested that the history of city owned parcel located at the north end
of Storm Hill be placed on the October 30, 2000 Retreat Agenda.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
City Manager Nealis reported on correspondence from the Rolling Hills Community
Association regarding the selection of Director Bernard Howroyd to serve on the City of
Rolling Hills Traffic Commission. He stated that confirmation of this selection will be included
on October 23, 2000 City Council Agenda.
He also reported that the City Treasurer candidate contacted him at City Hall and indicated
that his schedule does not permit him to consider taking the volunteer position. The City
Council concurred to leave this position vacant until a candidate is identified.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.
ADTOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Pernell adjourned the meeting at
8:46 p.m., to the an adjourned regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 17, 2000,
beginning at 4:00 p.m. for the purpose of conducting a field review of a proposed Subdivision
at 4 Storm Hill Lane.
Respectfully submitted,
� � . �� �e�,��
Marilyn L. ern
Deputy City Clerk
Approved,
Jody M rdo
Mayor Pro Tem
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