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F MINUTES OF
A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
yOCTOBER 23, 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 Murdock at 7:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the Rolling Hills Community Association
Administration Office, l Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills,California.
2. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Hill, Lay, and Mayor Pro Tem Murdock.
Councilmembers Absent: Heinsheimer (excused) and Mayor Pernell (excused).
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 - Regular Meeting of October 9, 2000.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
c. Financial Statement for the month of September, 2000.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
d. Correspondence from the Rolling Hills Community Association regarding the
selection of Director Bernard Howroyd to serve on the City of Rolling Hills
Traffic Commission.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
Councilmember Hill moved that the City Council approve the recommendations in the
Consent Calendar. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously by
those Councilmembers in attendance.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-23: A RESOLLTTTON OF TI� PLANNIlVG CONIlVIISSION OF
TI� CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A
CONDITIONAL CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR A LOT LINE ADjUSTMENT
TO MERGE TWO EXISTIl�TG LOTS 1NT0 ONE LOT FOR PROPERTY AT 21
CHUCKWAGON ROAD (LOT 4-CF) AND AN ADJACENT VACANT LOT TO TI�
NORTHEAST(A PORTION OF LOT 7-CF) IN ZONING CASE NO. 607.
James Trust, Mr. Evan L.James and Mrs. Dorothy James, 21 Chuckwagon Road (Lot 4-
CF & a portion of Lot 7-CF)
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing information regarding the
applicants' request, background regarding the property and Planning Commission action
relative to Zoning Case No. 607. Hearing no discussion or objection, Mayor Pro Tem
Murdock ordered that Resolution No. 2000-23 be received and filed.
` RESOLUTTON NO. 2000-24: A RESOLUTTON OF TI� PLANNIlVG COMNIISSION OF
, TI� CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT
ENCROACHMENTS INTO 'TI� SOUTH SIDE YARD SETBACK TO CONSTRUCT
RETAINIl�TG WALLS AND GRAN'TIl�TG SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR 'THE
CONSTRUCTION OF ADDTTIONS TO A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE THAT WILL
REQUIRE RETAINING WALLS AND GRADING IN ZONII�iG CASE NO. 622.
Mr. Edmund Talbot, 7 Packsaddle Road West (Lot 19-SF)
Planning Director Ungar presented the staff report providing information regarding the
applicants' request, background regarding the property and Planning Commission action
relative to Zoning Case No. 622.
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Councilmember Lay commented on the proposed retaining wall. Discussion ensued
regarding the height of the proposed retaining wall. Mr. Robert Tasaki, applicant's
representative stated that the wall varies from 3-4 feet in height. Councilmembers discussed
the Community Association's authority in this matter and concurred that they would not like
to act on this project without having the Association review the height of the proposed
retaining walls.
Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Murdock continued this item to the next
regular meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday, November 13, 2000. The applicant
was requested to have the Rolling Hills Community Association review the height of the
proposed retaining walls.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
OLD BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF RECOMN�NDATTON FROM TI� ROLLING HILLS CITY
COUNCIL PERSONNEL SUBCONIlVITI'TEE RELATIVE TO APPOINTMENT OF TI�
ALTERNATE MEMBER TO TI�WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMNIITI'EE.
Councilmember Hill presented the recommendation of the Personnel Subcommittee that Dr.
Gordon Schaye be appointed as the Alternate Member of the Wildlife Preservation
Committee. He indicated that it was a difficult choice because all of the applicants were
enthusiastic and qualified to serve on this Committee.
Councilmember Lay moved that the City Council approve the recommendation of the
Personnel Subcommittee to appoint Dr. Gordon Schaye to serve the unexpired Alternate
Member term on the Wildlife Preservation Committee. Councilmember Hill seconded the
motion which carried unanimously by those Councilmembers in attendance.
CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES TO FURNITURE PROCUREMENT FOR TI�
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding the selection
of furniture for the newly renovated City Council Chambers.
City Councilmembers elected to consider the suggestions of the Interior Design Consultant as
completing the agreement requirements and table the selection of furniture until such time
that the City Council has had the opportunity to experience the City Council Chambers with
the new design.
Councilmember Hill suggested that staff consider ordering more carpet in case there is a need
for a repair.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 890: A RESOLUTION OF TI� CITY COUNCIL OF TI� CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF TI�
HOLDING OF A GENERAL MU1�IICIl'AL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
MARCH 6, 2001, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY
THE PROVISIONS OF TI� LAWS OF TI� STATE OF CALIFORNlA RELA'TIl�TG TO
GENERAL LAW CITTES.
RESOLUTION NO. 891: A RESOLUTTON OF TI� CTTY COUNCIL OF TI� CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTIl�TG TI� BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO TI� CITY
RELATIl�TG TO TI� CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIl'AL ELECTTON TO BE
HELD ON TUESDAY,MARCH 6,2001.
RESOLUTTON NO. 892: A RESOLUT'ION OF TI� CITY COUNCIL OF T�-� CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS,CALIFORNIA,ADOPTIl�iG REGULATTONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR
ELECTTVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO
THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,MARCH 6,2001.
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RESOLUTION NO. 893: A RESOLUTION OF TI� CITY COUNCIL OF TI� CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORIVIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL
MUNICIl'AL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2001 BE MADE BY
THE CITY CLERK.
City Manager Nealis introduced the resolutions pertaining to the 2001 General Municipal
Election. Hearing no discussion,Mayor Pro Tem Murdock called for a motion.
Councilmember Hill moved that the City Council adopt Resolution Nos. 890, 891, 892 and 893.
Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously by those
Councilmembers in attendance.
CONSIDERATION OF SUPPORTIl�TG TI� ESTABLIS�IlVIENT OF A 180 DAY
COMMENT PERIOD ON THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (EIR/EIS) FOR TI� PROPOSED
EXPANSION OF THE LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding this project.
He indicated the Cities of Rancho Palos Verdes and Palos Verdes Estates have supported the
180 day comment period. Councilmember Lay stated that he feels that a 180 day comment
period for these documents does not seem unreasonable given the complexity, detail and size
of these documents. Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Murdock called for a
motion.
Councilmember Lay moved that the City Council.authorize the Mayor to send a letter in
support of a 180 day commend period on the draft Environmental Impact Report and
Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed expansion of the Los Angeles International
Airport. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which carried unanimously by those
Councilmemebrs in attendance.
OPEN AGENDA-APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. -PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
None.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Hill reported on a recent tour of the Alameda Corridor he attended.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
City Manager Nealis commented on the invitation from Rolling Hills Estates for the City
Council's participation in their Annual Holiday Parade scheduled for December 3, 2000.
Councilmembers in attendance declined to participate, but supported the Mayor's
participation if he so desires.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.
ADTOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Pro Tem Murdock adjourned the
meeting at 7:50 p.m., to an adjourned regular meeting of the City Council to be held on
Monday, October 30, 2000,beginning at 3:00 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. ern
Deputy City Clerk ,
Approved,
L�
Jod Mu ock
Mayor Pro Tem
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