6/25/2001MINUTES OF
A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
JUNE 25, 2001
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor
Murdock 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, Pernell, and Mayor Murdock.
Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Lay (Excused).
Others Present: Craig Nealis, City Manager.
Yolanta Schwartz, Principal Planner.
Nan Huang, Finance Director.
Marilyn 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 June 11, 2001.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Financial Statement for the month of May, 2001.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
d. Correspondence from California Water Service Company regarding a water rate
increase.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
e. Request from Wildlife Preservation Committee for support of funding for a
Primate Seminar.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
f. BFI Recycling Tonnage Report for May, 2001.
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
by those Councilmembers in attendance.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
ZONING CASE NO. 629
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-11. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL TO
PERMIT GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
WITH A POOL, A POOL HOUSE AND A STABLE, AND GRANTING A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT A POOL HOUSE AT A VACANT SITE AT 4
PINE TREE LANE, IN ZONING CASE NO. 629.
Principal Planner Schwartz presented the staff report providing information regarding the
applicant's request and background regarding the property and Planning Commission action
relative to Zoning Case No. 629.
Hearing no discussion or objection, Mayor Murdock ordered that Resolution No. 2001-11 be
received and filed.
ZONING CASE NO. 630
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-12. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE
MAXIMUM PERMITTED DISTURBED AREA, AND GRANTING A VARIANCE TO
ENCROACH WITH AN ADDITION INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK AT A SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 11 CABALLEROS ROAD, IN ZONING CASE NO. 630.
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Principal Planner Schwartz presented the staff report providing information regarding the
applicant's request and background regarding the property and Planning Commission action
relative to Zoning Case No. 630.
In response to Councilmember Pernell, Principal Planner Schwartz explained how the
disturbed area was calculated for the subject property. Councilmember Heinsheimer
requested information regarding the location of utility poles and overhead utility lines on the
subject property. He also inquired as to whether the Planning Commission or City Council
could require undergrounding of utilities during the discretionary review process. City
Manager Nealis explained the Municipal Code Sections relative to underground utilities and
indicated that he would have the City Attorney research this question and provide a report to
the City Council.
Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Murdock continued Zoning Case No. 630 to the next
regular meeting of the City Council scheduled to be held on Monday, July 9, 2001. Staff was
directed to determine the number of utility poles on the subject property and the authority of
the City Council to require the undergrounding of utilities during the discretionary review
process.
ZONING CASE NO. 631
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-13. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL TO
CONSTRUCT A BARN THAT REQUIRES GRADING AT AN EXISTING SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 80 SADDLEBACK ROAD, IN ZONING CASE NO. 631.
Principal Planner Schwartz presented the staff report providing information regarding the
applicant's request and background regarding the property and Planning Commission action
relative to Zoning Case No. 631.
Discussion ensued regarding the undergrounding of the utilities on the subject property and it
was suggested that this case be continued so that staff could investigate the applicability of the
same questions described under Zoning Case No. 630.
Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Murdock continued Zoning Case No. 631 to the next
regular meeting of the City Council scheduled to be held on Monday, July 9, 2001. Staff was
directed to determine the number of utility poles on the subject property and the authority of
the City Council to require the undergrounding of utilities during the discretionary review
process.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued
A. CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DRAFT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001-02.
(1) RESOLUTION NO. 902: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTABLISHING THE 2001-02 FISCAL YEAR
APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS.
(2) RESOLUTION NO. 903: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING THE FY 2001-02 CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS BUDGET INCLUDING THE ANNUAL REPORT ON: GENERAL
FUND, COMMUNITY FACILITIES FUND, MUNICIPAL SELF INSURANCE
FUND, REFUSE COLLECTION FUND, SOLID WASTE CHARGES, COPS
FUND, TRAFFIC SAFETY FUND, TRANSIT FUND -PROP. A, TRANSIT
FUND -PROP. C FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001-02.
(3) RESOLUTION NO. 904: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTABLISHING THE FISCAL YEAR 2001-02
MERIT PAY PLAN.
City Manager Nealis presented brief comments regarding the draft budget and the resolutions
pertaining to the budget.
Mayor Murdock opened the public hearing and called for testimony. Hearing none and no
discussion, Mayor Murdock closed the public hearing and called for a motion.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 902,
Resolution No. 903 and Resolution No. 904 relating to the FY 2001-02 Budget. Councilmember
Pernell seconded the motion which carried by the following roll call vote:
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AYES:
Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Hill, Pernell and Mayor Murdock.
NOES:
None.
ABSENT:
Mayor Pro Tem Lay.
ABSTAIN:
None.
Councilmember Pernell commended staff on the preparation of this year's budget.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
Mayor Murdock acknowledged that there were guests in the audience and asked that they
introduce themselves.
Ted Kim, introduced himself and indicated that he is lives in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes
and is in attendance as an assignment for a government class at Harbor College.
Cynthia Furey introduced herself and indicated that she is an intern working with the Palos
Verdes Peninsula News.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Murdock commented on the upcoming Ocean Inspection Tours being conducted by
the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts and indicated that staff would have the
information if any Councilmembers wished to attend.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
None.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.
ADIOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Murdock adjourned the meeting at
7:50 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday, July
9, 2001 in the City Council Chambers, at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills,
California.
Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn L. Kern
Deputy City Clerk
Approved,
J04 Mtfdock
Mayor
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