11/27/2000MINUTES OF
A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 27, 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.
Captain Ed Hitchcock, Los Angeles County Sheriff's
Department, Lomita Station.
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 of October 30, 2000 and (2) Regular
Meeting of November 13, 2000.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Consideration of continued agreement between the City of Rolling Hills and
MacSolutions for Computer Consulting Services.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
d. Consideration of attendance at the California Contract Cities Association Annual
Sacramento Legislative Orientation Tour, January 8-10, 2001.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
Mayor Pro Tem Murdock 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. 2000-27: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
CONSTRUCT A POOL CABANA AND GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL
TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE POOL CABANA, A POOL, AND A
STABLE AT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 5 HILLSIDE LANE IN ZONING CASE
NO. 608.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gaudenti, 5 Hillside Lane (Lot 126-C-RH)
Planning Director Ungar presented the staff report providing background regarding the
applicants' request, the property and Planning Commission action regarding Zoning Case No.
608.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Pernell ordered that Resolution No. 2000-27 be received and
filed.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-28: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS (1) GRANTING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT
ENCROACHMENT OF RETAINING WALLS INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK, (2)
GRANTING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT ENCROACHMENT OF RETAINING WALLS
INTO THE SOUTH SIDE YARD SETBACK, (3) GRANTING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT
ENCROACHMENT OF PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL ADDITIONS INTO THE WEST SIDE
YARD SETBACK, (4) GRANTING A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM
DRIVEWAY COVERAGE IN THE FRONT YARD, AND (5) GRANTING SITE PLAN
REVIEW APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS THAT REQUIRE
GRADING TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 9 MAVERICK LANE
IN ZONING CASE NO. 621.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Shoemaker, 9 Maverick Lane (Lot 27 -SK)
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Planning Director Ungar presented the staff report providing background regarding the
applicants' request, the property and Planning Commission action regarding Zoning Case No.
621.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Pernell ordered that Resolution No. 2000-28 be received and
filed.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-29: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH INTO
THE FRONT YARD TO CONSTRUCT A BARN AT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT AT 4 STORM HILL LANE IN ZONING CASE NO. 623.
Mrs. Claudia Bird, 4 Storm Hill Lane (Lot 169 -A -MS)
Planning Director Ungar presented the staff report providing background regarding the
applicants' request, the property and Planning Commission action regarding Zoning Case No.
623.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Pernell ordered that Resolution No. 2000-29 be received and
filed. Councilmember Heinsheimer abstained from consideration of this Zoning Case due to
the proposed project's proximity to his residence.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
TO ESTABLISH EXTERIOR LIGHTING STANDARDS AND AMEND TITLE 17
(ZONING) OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
(FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION)
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding the proposed
ordinance. He stated that alternative suggested ordinance language from Councilmember
Heinsheimer is attached to the staff report.
Mayor Pernell opened the continued public hearing and called for testimony.
Discussion ensued regarding the provisions in the proposed ordinance related to entry post
lighting. Councilmember Heinsheimer referred the City Council to the recommended
language that he proposed. City Manager Nealis explained the City Council may amend the
proposed ordinance during the public hearing process as it deems necessary.
Councilmember Lay commented on the number of entry post lighting fixtures that currently
exist in the City. In response, Coucilmember Heinsheimer stated he suggests that
grandfathering of the exiting fixture may be considered but that he feels they should be
prohibited in the future in order to maintain the rural environment of the community.
Discussion ensued regarding the Rolling Hills Community Association's involvement in the
architectural aspects of exterior lighting.
Councilmember Hill indicated that he feels that a 40 watt light bulb may be excessive for
Rolling Hills. He indicated that if exterior light was for identification purposes that a 10 or 20
wattage bulb would serve that purpose. He also suggested that holiday lighting be addressed
in the proposed ordinance. Councilmember Heinsheimer indicated that he feels that the 40
watt light would be acceptable as long as it does not intrude upon the privacy of other
property owners.
Councilmember Lay commented on the Rolling Hills Community Association's request that
the City adopt an ordinance that paralleled the RHCA exterior lighting standards in order to
add more strength to the RHCA regulations. He expressed concern that the City's ordinance
may go beyond the Community Association's lighting standards and that he feels that
residents might want to have some input on this subject if the Code is modified beyond the
standards of the RHCA.
Discussion ensued regarding the Community Association's regulations regarding the lighting
of entryways and the enforcement of this regulation. Mayor Pernell indicated that he feels
that this subject may be of an architectural nature and best addressed under the Community
Association's jurisdiction. He suggested that the City Council may wish to express their
concern to the Association regarding the growing number of lighted pilasters in the City.
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Councilmember Heinsheimer suggested that the City Council asked the Community
Association for their input on the proposed ordinance.
Councilmembers discussed methods to address security lighting on properties.
Councilmembers further discussed the Community Association's regulations related to
exterior lighting. It was the consensus of'the City Couficifthat Mayor Pro Tem /RHCA Liaison
Jody Murdock query the Community Association on Councilmember Heinsheimer's
suggested language and the Planning Commission's proposed draft ordinance.
Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Pernell continued the public hearing to the City Council
meeting to be held on Monday, January 8, 2001.
OLD BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 894: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 52292,
SUBDIVISION NO. 89, A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE TWO EXISTING LOTS TOTALING
67.64 ACRES INTO 4 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS LOCATED NORTH OF
JOHNS CANYON ROAD AT STORM HILL LANE WHERE THERE IS ONE
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT 4 STORM HILL LANE IN ZONING CASE NO. 615.
City Manager Nealis introduced Resolution No. 894. Councilmember Heinsheimer stated that
he will abstain from consideration of this resolution due to the proximity of his residence to
the proposed project. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Pernell called for a motion.
Councilmember Lay moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 894. Councilmember
Hill seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO. 284: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
AMENDING THE STORM WATER AND URBAN RUNOFF POLLUTION CONTROL
ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE STORM WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FOR
PLANNING AND . CONSTRUCTION OF NEW DEVELOPMENT AND
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND AMENDING THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL
CODE.
(FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION)
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding Ordinance
No. 284. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Pernell called for a motion.
Councilmember Lay moved that the City Council waive further reading and introduce
Ordinance No. 284. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
This item was continued to the City Council Meeting to be held on Monday, January 8, 2001
for consideration of second reading and adoption.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
Former resident Ms. Leann Bowman introduced her daughter and a friend who are observing
this evening's meeting as a requirement for their government class.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
None.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
None.
12. MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Pernell announced that Planning
Director Lola Ungar will be retiring at the end of December, 2000 after 10 years of service to
the City. He commented on Lola's plans to travel with her husband Marty and continue her
involvement in her volunteer endeavors. Mayor Pernell asked the City Council to join him in
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adjourning the meeting in recognition of Planning Director Lola Ungar's commitment to the
City of Rolling Hills and her retirement from public service. The meeting was adjourned at
8:10 p.m., to a regular meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday, December 11, 2000,
beginning at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road,
Rolling Hills, California.
Approved,
Pernell, D.D.S.
Mayor
Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn L. Ke
Deputy City Clerk
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