6/11/2005MINUTES OF
A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
JULY 11, 2005
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor
Pernell at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road,
Rolling Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Heinsheimer, Hill, Mayor Pro Tem Lay and Mayor Pernell.
Councilmembers Absent: Black (excused).
Others Present: Craig Nealis, City Manager.
Mike Jenkins, City Attorney.
Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director.
Marilyn Kern, Deputy City Clerk.
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 27, 2005.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Correspondence from Southern California Gas Company regarding a Notice to
Customers of Proposed Rate Increase, Application No. 05-06-030 filed with the
Public Utilities Commission.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the recommendations in
the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion, which carried unanimously
by those Councilmembers in attendance.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
A MINUTE ORDER OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR
GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AND A
STABLE IN ZONING CASE NO. 699 AT 40 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD, (LOT 119-RH)
(SU).
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding the City
Council's action relative to Zoning Case No. 699 at their last meeting. He indicated that the
applicants have moved the driveway out of the easement as requested by the City Council
and that this change increased the grading by 34 cu. yds. of cut and fill. Hearing no discussion,
Mayor Pernell called for a motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Lay moved that the City Council receive and file the Minute Order of the
Planning Commission related to Zoning Case No. 699. Councilmember Heinsheimer
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously by those Councilmembers in attendance.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PLANNING
COMMISSION REGARDING A PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 297: AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REGARDING BUILDING PAD COVERAGE
REQUIREMENTS AND AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL
CODE. (PROVIDES ALLOWANCE FOR A PERCENTAGE OF COVERED PORCHES
TO NOT BE COUNTED TOWARD PAD COVERAGE).
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City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding the Planning
Commission's recommendation to allow for 10% of covered porches attached to structures to
not be counted toward pad coverage. He indicated that this ordinance was created and
studied at several public hearings at the Planning Commission level with input from the
RHCA Architectural Committee and area architects. He further reported that the ordinance
would require all covered porches to be shown on plans and staked in the field, which were
goals of the original actions of the City Council when considering the Zoning Code update in
2004. City Manager Nealis recommended that the City Council consider Ordinance No. 297
for introduction following discussion. Mayor Pernell opened the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Lay indicated that he had originally expressed concerns about covered
porches not being included in pad coverage, but that after studying the provisions of
Ordinance No. 297, he feels that the current proposal addresses his concerns. Mayor Pernell
indicated that he feels that the Planning Commission and the RHCA Architectural Committee
had done an excellent job in addressing this subject.
There being no further discussion, Councilmembers concurred with the staff recommendation
that Ordinance No. 297 be introduced. There being no objection, Ordinance No. 297 was
introduced by the City Council and the public hearing was continued to the next meeting of
the City Council scheduled to be held on Monday, July 25, 2005 for consideration of second
reading and adoption.
OLD BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 989: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
APPROVING THE APPLICANT TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ROBERTI-
Z'BERG-HARRIS BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE CALIFORNIA CLEAN
WATER, CLEAN AIR, SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, AND COASTAL
PROTECTION ACT OF 2002.
RESOLUTION NO. 990: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
APPROVING TRANSFERRING ROBERTI-Z'BERG-HARRIS BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM FUNDS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, SAFE
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, AND COASTAL PROTECTION ACT OF 2002 TO THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report indicating that Resolution No. 989 and
Resolution No. 990 memorialize the City Council's action at their last meeting to transfer the
City's allocation of $5,199 Roberti-Z'Berg Funds to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes for the
Portuguese Bend Open Space Land Acquisition Project. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Pernell
called for a motion.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 989 and No.
990. Mayor Pro Tem Lay seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Hill, Mayor Pro Tem Lay and Mayor Pernell.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Black.
ABSTAIN: None.
CONSIDERATION OF PRESENTATION BY CABALLEROS REGARDING THE STORM
HILL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
Mayor Pernell called upon representatives of Caballeros to present the project.
Caballeros President Marc Jacobowitz indicated that the Storm Family had donated a parcel of
land to the City many years ago and that 'Caballeros had been charged with creating an
improvement plan for the area. He indicated that Caballeros Project Manager Robin
Breckenridge would present the plans for the project and that Caballeros would like to start
the actual construction as early as next month and start planting vegetation in the fall. He
introduced Mrs. Robin Breckenridge.
Mrs. Breckenridge presented plans for the improvement project indicting that the plan
incorporates passive uses as a destination for equestrian and hikers. She outlined the trails in
the area that provide access to the area and plans for grading a flat area, introduce three picnic
tables, four horse tie-ups, native trees and native plants and boulders, including a plaque in
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honor of the Storm Family. She indicated that the proposed tables would be constructed of
colored concrete. She indicted that the amenities are designed with ease of maintenance and
durability.
In response to Mayor Pernell, Mrs. Breckenridge explained that a water source is not planned
and that native vegetation is proposed. She reported that the RHCA has indicated that they
will irrigate the vegetation until the plantings are established. Mr. Jacobowitz stated that to
provide water on the site would be quite costly and was not recommended.
Councilmember Heinsheimer commented on the proposed plaque and expressed that the
City Council had a history of not installing plaques in order to prevent a proliferation of
plaques throughout the community. He also suggested that Caballeros might wish to
consider a phased improvement plan, starting with minimal improvements and add features
as use increases and becomes better known.
Discussion ensued regarding the access to the area. Councilmember Heinsheimer expressed
concern regarding creating an area that might be too easily accessed by persons that might go
there to engage in activities of public concern at night. It was suggested to address the easy
access concern, that Caballeros provide information regarding the proximity of the proposed
Storm Hill Lane Subdivision roadway to the proposed park.
Mr. Jacobowitz indicated that Caballeros shares the concern about the area about misuse, but
was also sensitive to not making the area strictly for equestrians and that it was their hope that
the project would benefit hikers and walkers also. He indicated that the proposed picnic tables
would be for all to use.
After further discussion, Councilmembers requested that Caballeros consider a "phased
implementation plan" and requested to see a plan showing the proximity of the proposed
Storm Hill Lane Subdivision roadway to the proposed park. Staff was directed to work with
Caballeros in this regard and provide the appropriate maps for Caballeros to use and return at
a future City Council meeting.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
Mrs. Teresa Hassanally, 6 Poppy Trail, addressed the City Council and requested that
temporary lighting be installed adjacent to where Poppy Trail residents park their vehicles.
Councilmembers directed the City Manager to provide a report/plan at an upcoming City
Council meeting.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Heinsheimer reported that he will be out of town between July 20 and
August 16, 2005 and that he would be absent from the July 25, 2005 and August 8, 2005 City
Council meetings. Mayor Pro Tem Lay indicated that he would be absent from the August 8,
2005 City Council meeting.
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City Manager Nealis reported that Mr. Joe Juge did not trim the trees to clear the Tyndall's
view by the established deadline of July 9, 2005 and that he has provided certified
correspondence to Mr. Juge indicating that this case will be forwarded to the District Attorney
if he fails to complete his trimming responsibilities by July 22, 2005. He indicated that the
Tyndalls have been advised.
City Manager Nealis reported that 2 felony charges have been filed against the individuals
involved in the stealing of Councilmember Black's Gator as well as a cell phone and wallet
from another property. He indicated that an investigation to determine if these individuals
were involved in stealing items from at least 3 other properties in the City is ongoing and that
additional charges may be pending.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.
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ADTOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Pernell adjourned the meeting at 8:20
p.m. in memory of long time Rolling Hills resident Rod Rodriguez. The meeting was adjourned
to the next regular meeting of the City Council scheduled to be held on Monday, July 25, 2005,
beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road,
Rolling Hills, California.
Respectfully submitted,
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Marilyn Kern
Deputy City Clerk
Approved,
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Godfrey Pern
Mayor
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