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7/8/2002MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA JULY 8, 2002 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor Lay at 7:32 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present: Heinsheimer, Murdock, Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem Hill and Mayor Lay. Councilmembers Absent: None. Others Present: Craig Nealis, City Manager. Mike Jenkins, City Attorney. Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director. Marilyn Kern, Deputy City Clerk. Captain Jay Zuanich, LASD, 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 June 24, 2002. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. b. Payment of Bills. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. C. Southern California Gas Company Notice to Customers of Proposed Rate Increase, Application No. 02-06-035 filed with the Public Utilities Commission. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. Mayor Pro Tem Hill moved that the City Council approve the recommendations in the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Murdock seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS None. TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS None. PUBLIC HEARINGS ZONING CASE NO. 648 REQUEST FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO PERMIT ADDITIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A DETACHED GARAGE, REQUEST FOR VARIANCES TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED DISTURBED AREA OF THE LOT AND TO CONSTRUCT A DETACHED GARAGE IN THE FRONT YARD AREA OF THE LOT, AT 1 JOHNS CANYON ROAD, (LOT 174 -C -MS), ROLLING HILLS, CA. (HOFMAN) City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding Zoning Case No. 648, outlining concerns raised at the last meeting pertaining to the existing tennis court lights, and information regarding the City Attorney's determination that the provisions of the City's existing Outdoor Lighting Standards apply in this situation. City Manager Nealis stated that the applicant has provided a written statement that he will comply with the Outdoor Lighting Ordinance and that the existing lights will be electronically deactivated. Councilmember Heinsheimer stated that he will abstain from consideration of this Zoning Case due to the proximity of the subject property to his residence. Minutes City Council Meeting 07/08/02 -1- Mayor Lay opened the public hearing and called for testimony. Councilmember Pernell commented on the City Attorney's determination and moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 919, approving the case. Mayor Pro Tem Hill seconded the motion. In response to Councilmember Murdock, City Manager Nealis explained that Condition AD in Resolution No. 919 states that the property owner shall be required to conform to the City of Rolling Hills Outdoor Lighting Standards Ordinance, (Ordinance No. 287). City Manager Nealis explained that if the applicant does not comply with the Ordinance, that it would then become a code enforcement matter. In response to Mayor Lay, City Attorney Jenkins stated that the Ordinance states that exterior lighting may be deactivated, removed or otherwise brought into conformance. Councilmember Murdock expressed concern regarding deactivation of the existing lights, and requested that the tennis court light fixtures be required to be removed, and suggested that the motion be amended to strengthen this requirement. Discussion ensued regarding the suggested amendment to the motion. Councilmember Pernell commented on the property owner's letter stating that he has agreed to deactivate the tennis court lights, and expressed a level of comfort with this level of light deactivation. Mr. Craig Hofman, applicant, commented on his letter indicating that he is willing to comply with the Lighting Ordinance and stated that removal of the light fixtures would require a lot of expense. He stated that the lights have not been utilized within the last two years. He stated that the Ordinance provides for the opportunity for deactivation and that he would not want to be singled out as the only person to have to remove light fixtures to be in compliance. Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Lay commented on the amendment to the motion put forth by Councilmember Murdock and indicated that it died for lack of a second. He closed the public hearing and called for consideration of Resolution No. 919 which was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem Hill and Mayor Lay. NOES: Councilmember Murdock. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: Councilmember Heinsheimer. City Manager Nealis stated that if the lights are ever reactivated, that it would become a code enforcement issue. OLD BUSINESS CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS. There being no objection, the City Council Committee Assignments were approved as presented. NEW BUSINESS CONSIDERATION OF REPORT REGARDING SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2002-1 SUPPORTING THE PRESERVATION OF THE PORTUGUESE BEND NATURE PRESERVE AND THE EFFORTS OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AND PALOS VERDES LAND CONSERVANCY TO OBTAIN FUNDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY INCLUDING FEDERAL AND STATE MONIES. Mayor Lay indicated that he requested that this item be placed on the agenda for consideration by the City Council. He reported that the South Bay Cities Council of Governments had asked its member cities to support Rancho Palos Verdes' and the Palos Verdes Land Conservancy's efforts to obtain funding for the purchase of the subject property. He explained the boundaries of the land area and that a portion is immediately adjacent to Rolling Hills. He asked that the City Council support these efforts and authorize staff to prepare correspondence to the appropriate agencies indicating their support. Councilmember Pernell expressed support for this proposal. Dr. Jim Scharffenberger, representing the Palos Verdes Land Conservancy, provided a brief history of the Conservancy and their previous land acquisitions. He provided a map which depicted the property proposed to be purchased. He explained the funding that is required and plans to use this land as a public nature/education preserve. Minutes City Council Meeting 07/08/02 -2- 1 Mayor Lay requested that the Conservancy provide staff with the appropriate agencies that the City should send correspondence to in support of obtaining funding for the land acquisition. He also asked that the Conservancy keep the City apprised of their efforts. Hearing no further discussion or objection, Mayor Lay requested that staff prepare letters for his signature to the appropriate agencies supporting the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and the Palos Verdes Land Conservancy efforts to obtain funding for the purchase of property in Rancho Palos Verdes to be maintained as a nature preserve. OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME None. MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL None. MATTERS FROM STAFF None. MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY None. ADJOURNMENT Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Lay adjourned the meeting at 7:54 p.m. to the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday, July 22, 2002, beginning at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. Respectfully submitted, Marilyn L. Kern Deputy City Clerk Approved, Allen Lay V Mayor Minutes City Council Meeting 07/08/02 -3-