7/28/2003 (2)MINUTES OF
A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
JULY 28, 2003
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor
Hill at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling
Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Lay, Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer and Mayor Hill.
Councilmembers Absent: Black (excused).
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, 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 - (1) Adjourned Regular Meeting of June 11, 2003 and (2) Regular
Meeting of July 14, 2003.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Financial Statement with the Investment Report for the month of June, 2003.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
d. BFI Recycling Tonnage Report for June, 2003.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
e. Revised View Impairment Complaint Application.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
f. Approval of authorization for staff to lease a new copier.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer 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. 2003-11. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A STABLE AND CORRAL WHICH REQUIRE
GRADING AND A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED SLOPE
GRADIENT OF THE ACCESSWAY TO THE STABLE IN ZONING CASE NO. 661, AT 5
CHUCKWAGON ROAD, ROLLING HILLS, (LOT 1-CRB), (SOEJINIA).
Planning Director Schwartz presented the staff report outlining the applicants' request and
providing background regarding the property and Planning Commission action relative to
Zoning Case No. 661. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Hill called for a motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer moved that the City Council receive and file Resolution No.
2003-11. Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion, which carried unanimously by those
Councilmembers in attendance.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2003-12. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING MODIFICATIONS TO PLANNING
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2000-28 AND AMENDING CONDITIONS IMPOSED
FOR PREVIOUSLY APPROVED APPLICATION TO: (1) MODIFY THE VARIANCE FOR
ENCROACHMENT OF RETAINING WALL INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK, (2) A
VARIANCE TO PERMIT ENCROACHMENT OF A RETAINING WALL INTO THE
WEST SIDE YARD SETBACK, AND (3) TO MODIFY THE VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE
MAXIMUM DRIVEWAY COVERAGE IN THE FRONT YARD AT A SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCE, WHICH IS CURRENTLY BEING CONSTRUCTED AT 9 MAVERICK
LANE, IN ZONING CASE NO. 621 MODIFICATION, (LOT 27 -SK), (SHOEMAKER).
Planning Director Schwartz presented the staff report outlining the applicants' request and
providing background regarding the property and Planning Commission action relative to
Zoning Case No. 621. Councilmember Lay stated that he will abstain from consideration of
this Zoning Case due to the proximity of the proposed development to his property. Hearing
no further discussion, Mayor Hill called for a motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer moved that the City Council receive and file Resolution No.
2003-12. Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion, which carried unanimously by those
Councilmembers in attendance.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION FROM THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION
REGARDING AWARD OF FY 2003-04 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS CITYWIDE STREET
STRIPING AND PAVEMENT MARKING PROJECT.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing the recommendation from the
Traffic Commission relative to the award of bid for the FY 2003-04 Citywide Street Striping
and Pavement Marking Project. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Hill called for a motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer moved that the City Council award the FY 2003-04 City of
Rolling Hills Citywide Street Striping and Pavement Marking Project to Line Master of
Glendale, California in an amount not to exceed $22,472.65. Councilmember Pernell seconded
the motion, which carried unanimously by those Councilmembers in attendance.
CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION
RELATIVE TO THE PALOS VERDES ART CENTER AND PVP ROTARY CLUB CAR
RALLYE TO 6 MIDDLERIDGE LANE NORTH ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2003.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing the recommendation from the
Traffic Commission that the City Council approved the PV Art Center and PVP Rotary Club
Car Rallye to 6 Middleridge Lane North on September 13, 2003. In response to
Councilmember Pernell, City Manager Nealis indicated that there was a minor car parking
complaint at last year's event and indicated that he had discussed this with the property
owner. He stated that the parking situation may be minimized this year because there is an
afternoon rallye event offsite that will cause cars to leave 6 Middleridge Lane North earlier
than last year.
Councilmember Lay moved that the City Council approve the recommendation from the
Traffic Commission relative to the Palos Verdes Art Center and PVP Rotary Club Car Rallye
to 6 Middleridge Lane North on September 13, 2003. Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer seconded
the motion, which carried unanimously by those Councilmembers in attendance.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued
ZONING CASE NO. 660
CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO
DENY A REQUEST FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF
A SWIMMING POOL/SPA, ON A PROPERTY THAT REQUIRES PLANNING
COMMISSION REVIEW, DUE TO EXISTING STRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT
APPROVED IN MARCH 2001, AT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, AT 10
PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD, (LOT 52-RH. (HWUNG).
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the applicants' request and providing
background regarding the property and Planning Commission action relative to this Zoning
Case. He reported that the City Council had conducted a public hearing field review of the
property just prior to this evening's meeting and indicated that two letters supporting
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approval of the project from surrounding neighbors had just been submitted and placed
before the City Council. Mayor Hill opened the continued public hearing and called for
testimony.
Mr. Jeff Pieper, 3 Eucalyptus Road, indicated that he had talked with neighbors in the area and
that they are all in favor of the construction of a swimming pool and spa on the property. He
commented on the pad coverage guideline and questioned the idea of a pool being considered
a structure. He indicated that he feels that a pool and spa would be a nice addition to the
property.
Mr. Stan Lamport, applicants' representative, commented on the impact of the Community
Association easements relative to the setbacks and net lot area for this property. He
commented on the pad coverage guideline and indicated that it is only a guideline and not a
fixed standard. He indicated that he feels that the construction of a pool and spa does not
affect the overall massing of the property.
Hearing no further testimony, Mayor Hill closed the public hearing.
Councilmembers discussed the proposed project. Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer stated that he
appreciates the Planning Commission giving the City Council the opportunity to look at this
case due to their concern over incremental improvements. He stated that he feels that the
pool and spa, however, are an enhancement to the property. Councilmember Lay stated that
he is always reluctant to override a Planning Commission decision and that the City Council
has not done so in many years. He stated that he feels that the pool and spa do not impact the
property due to the impact of the easements on the property and that he would be in favor of
approving the application.
Councilmember Pernell commented on the project and indicated that the applicants perhaps
may have found it more convenient to have applied for the pool and spa at the time of the
original application. .
Councilmember Lay moved that staff be directed to prepare a resolution of approval in
Zoning Case No. 660. Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously by those Councilmembers in attendance.
OLD BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF REVISED DRAFT CORRESPONDENCE RELATIVE TO CITY
COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS JOINT
MEETING.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the revisions to the draft
correspondence made by Councilmember Black and the City Attorney.
Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer suggested that this item remain on the agenda until
Councilmember Black is in attendance. Hearing no objection, Mayor Hill so ordered.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
None.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Pernell commented on his recent attendance that the California Joint Powers
Insurance Authority Annual meeting. He stated that an election for the Board of Directors
was conducted and that the incumbents were re-elected. He also reported on his attendance at
the Homeland Security Advisory Council meeting. He stated that progress is being made in
connecting and improving communications between the business community and first
responders.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
None.
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MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open
session will prejudice the position of the local agency in the litigation.
Existing Litigation:
G.C. 54956.9(a)
Judith Hassoldt and William Hassoldt, Individuals, Plaintiffs, vs City of Rolling Hills, et.
al., Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. BC275012.
No closed session was held.
ADIOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Hill adjourned the meeting at 7:50
P.M. to the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday, August 11, 2003,
beginning at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road,
Rolling Hills, California.
Approved,
Frank E. Hill
Mayor
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Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn Ke4
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Deputy City Clerk
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