3/11/2002MINUTES OF
AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
MARCH 11, 2002
CALL TO ORDER
An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to
order by Mayor Murdock at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese
Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Heinsheimer, Hill, Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem Lay, and Mayor
Murdock.
Councilmembers Absent: None.
Others Present: Craig Nealis, City Manager.
Mike Jenkins, City Attorney.
Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director.
Nan Huang, Finance Director.
Marilyn Kern, Deputy City Clerk.
Lt. Gregg Ahn, 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 -Regular Meeting of February 25, 2002.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. FY 2002-2003 City of Rolling Hills Budget Preparation Memorandum.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
d. Approval of attendance at the California Contract Cities Association 43`d Annual
Municipal Seminar—May 30 - June 2, 2002.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
Councilmember Hill moved that the City Council approve the recommendations in the
Consent Calendar. Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
ZONING CASE NO. 642
RESOLUTION N0. 2002-04: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS AT AN EXISTING SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 7 EASTFIELD DRIVE IN ZONING CASE NO. 642.
Dr. and Mrs. Surprenant 7 Eastfield Drive, Rolling Hills (Lot 56 -EF).
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing information regarding the
applicant's request, background regarding the property and Planning Commission action
relative to Zoning Case No. 642. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Murdock called for a motion.
Councilmember Pernell moved that the City Council receive and file Resolution No. 2002-04.
Mayor Pro Tem Lay seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
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OLD BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 910: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS DENYING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONVERT AN
EXISTING STABLE TO A GUESTHOUSE, AND DENYING A REQUEST FOR A
VARIANCE TO PERMIT THE PROPOSED GUESTHOUSE TO REMAIN IN THE FRONT
YARD AREA AND TO CONTINUE TO ENCROACH INTO THE NORTHEAST SIDE
YARD SETBACK AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 3 JOHNS
CANYON ROAD IN ZONING CASE NO 643, (NORRIS).
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and indicated that Resolution No. 910 was
prepared as directed by the City Council at their last meeting. He indicated that the resolution
outlines certain performance and corrective actions that must be completed by the applicant
before the building permit can receive final approval.
Mayor Pro Tem Lay moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 910. Councilmember
Pernell seconded the motion which carried unanimously (Councilmember Heinsheimer
abstained).
NEW BUSINESS
None.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
None.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Murdock commented on the material that was presented to Councilmembers from
former School Board Member Joan Davidson relating to the scope and content of the
environmental impact report for the new South Coast County Golf Course Project. Staff was
directed to prepare a draft letter to the County of Los Angeles relating to this subject for
consideration at the next City Council meeting.
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 6:40 p.m. to an adjourned regular meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday, March
11, 2002, beginning at 6:45 p.m., for the purpose of conducting a Joint Meeting with the
Planning Commission, in the City Council Chambers, at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road,
Rolling Hills, California.
Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn L. Kern
Deputy City Clerk
Approved,
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