2/28/2005MINUTES OF
A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
FEBRUARY 28, 2005
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor
Heinsheimer at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road,
Rolling Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Black, Hill, Lay, and Mayor Heinsheimer.
Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Pernell (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. Greg 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 - Adjourned Regular Meeting of February 14, 2005.
Minutes - Regular Meeting of February 14, 2005.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Financial Statement for the month of January, 2005.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
d. BFI Recycling Tonnage Report for January, 2005.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
Counclmember Hill moved that the City Council approve the recommendations in the
Consent Calendar. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion, which carried unanimously
(Councilmember Black abstained from consideration of the minutes of the 2/14 regular
meeting due to absence).
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-06. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
CONSTRUCT A CABANA AND A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH WITH THE CABANA
INTO THE SIDE YARD SETBACK AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN
ZONING CASE NO. 698 AT 5 LOWER BLACKWATER CANYON ROAD, (LOT 82-RH),
(RUZIC).
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outling the applicants'request and providing
background regarding the property and Planning Commission action relative to Zoning Case
No. 698. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Heinsheimer called for a motion.
Councilmember Black moved that the City Council receive and file Resolution No. 2005-06.
Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-07. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT
CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONS, PORTION OF WHICH WOULD ENCROACH
INTO THE SIDE YARD SETBACKS AND A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM
PERMITTED DISTURBED AREA OF THE LOT AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 700 AT 40 CHUCKWAGON ROAD, (LOT 23 -CF),
(LONG).
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City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outling the applicants'request and providing
background regarding the property and Planning Commission action relative to Zoning Case
No. 700. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Heinsheimer called for a motion.
Councilmember Black moved that the City Council receive and file Resolution No. 2005-07.
Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION
RELATIVE TO A REQUEST FROM THE PALOS VERDES ART CENTER FOR THE
CIRCLE HOMES TOUR ON APRIL 22 AND 23, 2005.
Mayor Heinsheimer abstained from consideration of this request due to the fact that this tour
involves his residence. City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing information
regarding the proposed homes tour and the Traffic Commission recommendation that the
City Council approved the request. Hearing no discussion, Councilmember Lay called for a
motion.
Councilmember Black moved that the City Council approve the recommendation of the
Traffic Commission to allow the Palos Verdes Art Center to conduct a homes tour on April 22
and 23, 2005 subject to conditions. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously (Mayor Heinsheimer abstained).
CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION
RELATIVE TO A REQUEST FROM THE PALOS VERDES WOMAN'S CLUB FOR A
GARDEN TOUR ON MAY 7, 2005.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing information regarding the proposed
garden tour and the Traffic Commission recommendation that the City Council approved the
request. He reported that the Palos Verdes Woman's Club has requested that the hours of the
tour be extended from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Heinsheimer
called for a motion.
Councilmember Lay moved that the City Council approve the recommendation of the Traffic
Commission to allow the Palos Verdes Woman's Club to conduct a garden tour on May 7,
2005 subject to conditions. Councilmember Black seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued
CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL OF COMMITTEE ON TREES AND VIEWS
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-1-CTV .SETTING FORTH FINDINGS RELATING TO THE
REMOVAL AND TRIMMING OF TREES AT 61 EASTFIELD DRIVE RELATING TO A
VIEW IMPAIRMENT FROM 65 EASTFIELD DRIVE.
LOCATION: 61 EASTFIELD DRIVE
PROPERTY OWNER: MR. JOE JUGE, JR.
COMPLAINANT: DR. & MRS. RANDOLPH T. TYNDALL
APPELLANT: DR. & MRS. RANDOLPH T. TYNDALL
City Manager Nealis indicated that correspondence had been received from the applicants'
representative requesting a continuance to the March 14, 2005 City Council meeting because
the applicants are exploring further opportunities to settle this matter with Mr. Juge. Hearing
no objection, Mayor Heinsheimer continued the public hearing at the request of the Tyndall's
representative to the next regular meeting of the City Council scheduled to be held on
Monday, March 14, 2005.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF A REPORT RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL UNDERGROUNDING
OF UTILITIES AT TWO LOCATIONS IN THE CITY.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding the
establishment of the Underground Utility Fund and information regarding the two locations
on Crest Road proposed for undergrounding. He explained the meetings with
representatives of the Edison Company, Verizon and Cox Communications and provided
photographs of the two locations for review by the City Council. He also explained the
estimated costs to complete these projects. City Manager Nealis reported that RHCA Board
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Member Ralph Black has provided. him with a list of private contractors that work with the
Edison Company to complete underground utility projects.
Councilmembers discussed the proposed locations and the estimated costs associated with the
two projects. In response to Mayor Heinsheimer, City Manager Nealis explained the
engineering costs associated with the projects. Also in response to Mayor Heinsheimer, Mr.
Scott Gobble of the Edison Company indicated that all three utility companies would prepare
plans and specifications and that they would be provided to the City for bidding purposes. In
response to Councilmember Lay, Mr. Gobble indicated that he was not sure if Cox and
Verizon would require engineering costs. Discussion ensued regarding the engineering costs.
Mr. Gobble indicated that these engineering fees are usually in the range of $5,000 -$6,000 for
each project.
Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Heinsheimer called for a motion.
Councilmember Lay moved that the City Council authorize the expenditure of up to $11,000
for staff to work with the Edison Company and the Underground Utility Subcommittee to
develop plans and specifications for the two projects on Crest Road, evaluate the feasibility of
removing a second pole at Location No. Two and submit the appropriate plans and
specifications to the City Council for consideration of going to bid. Councilmember Hill
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. The Underground Utility Subcommittee
was also directed to approach the RHCA regarding their potential participation in this project
at an appropriate time.
Mr. Gobble commended the City Council for their efforts in the Rule 20A Undergrounding
Project recently completed on Crest Road.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
None.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Black queried whether the City could require completion of building projects
in the City where the building permits remain open for many years. The City Attorney was
directed to provide a report regarding this matter at April 11, 2005 City Council meeting.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
None.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
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 Heinsheimer adjourned the
meeting at 7:49 p.m. to then next regular meeting of the City Council scheduled to be held on
Monday, March 14, 2005, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2
Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn Kern 0
Deputy
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