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MINUTES OF
A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
AUGUST 27, 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: Hill, Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem Lay and Mayor Murdock.
Councilmembers Absent: Heinsheimer (excused).
Others Present: Craig Nealis, City Manager.
Mike Jenkins, City Attorney.
Nan Huang, Finance Director.
Yolanta Schwartz, Principal Planner.
Marilyn Kern, Deputy City Clerk.
Captain Ed Hitchcock, LASD.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Matters which may be acted upon by the City Council
Councilmember may request removal of any item from the
it to be considered under Council Actions.
a. Minutes -Regular Meeting of August 13, 2001.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve. as presented.
C. Financial Statement for the month of July, 2001.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
d. Consideration of a date for the Holiday Open House.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
e. BFI Recycling Tonnage Report for July, 2001.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
in a single motion. Any
Consent Calendar causing
f. Consideration of bid specifications and authorization to solicit bids for
purchasing of computer equipment.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
Councilmember Pernell moved that the City Council approve the recommendations in the
Consent Calendar. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
City Manager Nealis reported that after discussion with the Computer Consultant, Item 34
"Consideration of bid specifications and authorization to solicit bids for purchasing of
computer equipment" should have been amended to reflect that in Section IV paragraph 4, the
proposal shall be good for "30" days rather than "60". Hearing no objection, this amendment
was so ordered by Mayor Murdock.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
PRESENTATION OF A PLAQUE TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S
DEPARTMENT, LOMITA STATION CAPTAIN ED HITCHCOCK IN APPRECIATION
FOR EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC SAFETY.
Mayor Murdock reported that Captain Ed Hitchcock was promoted to Commander and will
soon be assuming the leadership role of the Special Operations Division of the Los Angeles
County Sheriff's Department. She presented a plaque to Captain Hitchcock and thanked him
for his excellent law enforcement service to the City of Rolling Hills and the Palos Verdes
Peninsula.
Captain Hitchcock thanked the City Council and commented on how much he enjoyed
serving as Captain of Lomita Station over the past three years.
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PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-16: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT
ENCROACHMENT INTO THE SOUTH SIDE YARD SETBACK TO CONSTRUCT A
RESIDENTIAL ADDITION, GRANTING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A POOL IN THE FRONT YARD AREA AND GRANTING SITE
PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR GRADING AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF
SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS TO A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 3
MIDDLERIDGE LANE SOUTH IN ZONING CASE NO. 634. (MACLEOD)
Principal Planner Schwartz presented the staff report outlining the applicants' request,
providing background regarding the property and Planning Commission action relative to
Zoning Case No. 634.
In response to Councilmember Pernell, Mr. Criss Gunderson, applicants' representative,
explained the grading for the proposed project. He pointed out the cut and fill areas on the
plan and the different contour lines for each area on the plan. Hearing no further discussion,
Mayor Murdock called for a motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Lay moved that Resolution No. 2001-16 be received and filed.
Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 288: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS AMENDING THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO PRIVATE STREETS.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report indicating the Rolling Hills Community
Association has agreed to maintain Appaloosa Lane. City Manager Nealis indicated that each
street in Rolling Hills that is subject to Title 10 of the Municipal Code needs to be listed in Title
10 and that Ordinance No. 288 proposes to include Appaloosa Lane in the Code. Hearing no
discussion, Mayor Murdock called for a motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Lay moved that the City Council waive further reading and introduce
Ordinance No. 288. Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
Mayor Murdock continued this item to the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held
on Monday, September 10, 2001 for the purpose of second reading and adoption.
CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PALOS VERDES
PENINSULA REGIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE FOR FUNDING OF A
SUPPLEMENTAL TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PILOT PROGRAM.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and the recommendation from the Palos
Verdes Peninsula Regional Law Enforcement Committee for funding of a 90 day supplemental
traffic enforcement pilot program. After a brief discussion regarding the City of Rolling Hills'
10% share in the cost for this program and 10% share of program benefits, Mayor Murdock
called for a motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Lay moved that the City Council approve the recommendation of the Palos
Verdes Peninsula Regional Law Enforcement Committee for funding of a Supplemental Traffic
Enforcement Pilot Program. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF PARTICIPATION IN THE PERSONAL LINES INSURANCE
PROGRAM (PLIP) PROVIDED BY THE CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE
AUTHORITY.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing information regarding the Personal
Lines of Insurance Program provided by the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority.
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After discussion regarding the boundaries of eligibility for this program, Councilmembers
approved participation in the Personal Lines Insurance Program provided by the California
Joint Powers Insurance Authority. Staff was directed to query the CJPIA regarding the
boundaries of eligibility for Commissioners that resign while participating in this program.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
None.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Pro Tem Lay commented on the South Bay Cities Council of Government's comments
regarding the LAX expansion Environmental Impact Report and requested that this subject be
placed on the City Council Meeting Agenda for September 10, 2001. Staff was directed to
work with the City Attorney and provide a report regarding the City Council's options
relative to comments on the LAX expansion EIR for that meeting.
Councilmember Pernell questioned how the area of Crest Road was determined for a
potential Rule 20A undergrounding project. City Manager Nealis explained that Rule 20A
funds are only eligible for expenditure on major roadways and that this area has only been
studied for a potential Rule 20A project (non -assessment) and that no decision has been made.
He further explained that the Ad Hoc Subcommittee would meet in the future to consider a
recommendation on this potential undergrounding project which would be forwarded to the
City Council for consideration.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
FIELD TRIP PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES.
City Manager Nealis reported that staff recently received two suggestions to advertise
Planning Commission field trips in a manner similar to the original public hearing mailing. He
further reported that the Planning Commission considered this subject and approved a staff
recommendation to provide field trip notifications, however, recommended to only provide
these special notices to Rolling Hills residents. He indicated that if the City Council did not
have any objections, that staff would proceed with this process.
Councilmembers discussed the proposed notice and the type of public testimony that would
occur at the field trip. City Manager Nealis explained that the notice would contain comments
indicating that due to time constraints during the field visit, extensive testimony and
comments would be held at the regular Planning Commission public hearing on Tuesday
evenings. He also said that the notice would urge residents to review the application at City
Hall prior to attending the field trip.
After discussion, City Councilmembers approved the recommendation of the Planning
Commission regarding field trip public hearing notices and staff was directed to return with a
report on the results of this new process at a future City Council meeting.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Murdock adjourned the meeting
at 8:20 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday,
September 10, 2001 in the City Council Chambers, at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road,
Rolling Hills, California.
Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn L. ern
Deputy City Clerk
Approved,
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Mayor
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