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MINUTES OF
A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 14, 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: Black, Heinsheimer, Hill, Mayor Pro Tem Lay and Mayor
Pernell.
Councilmembers Absent: None.
Others Present: Craig Nealis, City Manager.
Mike Jenkins, City Attorney.
Nan Huang, Finance Director.
Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director.
Marilyn Kern, Deputy City Clerk.
Lt. Greg Ahn, LASD, Lomita Station.
Lt. Jason Lum, 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 October 24, 2005.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b:- - Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Financial Statement for the month of September, 2005.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
d. BFI Tonnage Report for September, 2005.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
e. Request from Tennis Club for minor improvements
area.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
f. Approval of work authorization for property line
Utility Project bid preparation.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
to the tennis court picnic
staking for Underground
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the recommendations in
the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONING CASE NO. 711
MR. & MRS. SAMIL KIM, 2 OUTRIDER ROAD (LOT 70 -A -EF). REQUEST FOR A SITE
PLAN REVIEW FOR GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A PLAY AREA AND A
RECREATION ROOM, A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT THE
RECREATION ROOM AND A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED
DISTURBED AREA OF THE LOT AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the applicants' request and providing
background regarding the property. He indicated that the City Council took this item under
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jurisdiction at their meeting on October 24, 2005. Mayor Pro Tem Lay stated that he asked
that this Zoning Case be taken under jurisdiction and indicated that he had reviewed the case
and Municipal Code sections and that he would like to withdraw his objection, close the public
hearing and uphold the Planning Commission's decision. City Attorney Jenkins outlined the
procedure for the City Council to uphold the Planning Commission's decision in this case.
Mayor Pernell opened the public hearing and called for testimony. Hearing none, he closed
the public hearing.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council direct staff to prepare a resolution
upholding the Planning Commission's decision relative to Zoning Case No. 711.
Councilmember Hill seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
ZONING CASE NO. 708
MR. AND MRS. PHILIP CHO, 25 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD, (LOT 89-A-RH). SITE
PLAN REVIEW FOR GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITION TO AN
EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, A SPORTS COURT AND A GUEST HOUSE;
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS TO CONSTRUCT A SPORTS COURT AND A GUEST
HOUSE AND A VARIANCE TO LOCATE THE SPORTS COURT IN THE FRONT YARD
AREA AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the applicants' request and providing
background regarding the property. He indicated that the City Council had tentatively set
this case for a field review on Thursday, November 17, 2005 and that this case is being
presented this evening in the event that the City Council needs to select another date for the
field review.
Mayor Pennell opened the continued public hearing and called for testimony. Hearing none,
after discussion regarding a date for the field review, the public hearing was continued to an
adjourned regular meeting of the City Council scheduled to be held on Monday, November
28, 2005 beginning at 8:00 a.m. at 25 Portuguese Bend Road for the purpose of conducting a
field review.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF BID FOR TRIMMING OF TREES ON THE WEST
AND SOUTH SIDES OF TENNIS COURT NUMBER ONE AND WEST SIDE OF TENNIS
COURT NUMBER THREE AND TREES ON THE CITY HALL CAMPUS AREA.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding the tree
trimming project and the bids received indicating that Traver's Tree Service was the low
bidder.
Councilmember Hill moved that the City Council award the bid for trimming of trees at the
tennis courts and city hall campus area to Travers Tree Service in an amount not exceed
$6,780.00. Councilmember Heinsheimer seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
Lieutenant Greg Ahn introduced the new Lomita Station Operations Lieutenant Jason Lum.
Lieutenant Lum provided background regarding his qualifications and tenure at Lomita
Station. Councilmembers welcomed Lieutenant Lum and wished him well in his new position
at Lomita Station.
Mayor Pernell called upon students attending the meeting. Eric and Andrew Wallace, 11
Eastfield Drive, introduced themselves and indicated that they were working on a citizenship
merit badge for the Boy Scouts.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Black reported that residents would be conducting a survey of children
crossing the intersection of Portuguese Bend/Rolling Hills Roads and Palos Verdes Drive
North during the morning and afternoon hours.
Councilmember Hill commented on his attendance at the memorial reception for long time
resident Lew Hankins.
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Mayor Pro Tem Lay indicated that he may not be in attendance at the November 28, 2005 field
trip and that he would visit the property at 25 Portuguese Bend at another time.
Mayor Pernell and Mayor Pro Tem Lay reported on their attendance that the recent Palos
Verdes Peninsula Regional Law Enforcement Committee meeting.
Mayor Pernell commented on a letter received from the Ghormley family offering their
parents' property to the City at a discounted rate for a community center. Councilmembers
discussed the offer and concurred that there would be challenges to purchase, improve and
maintain the property for the purposes described in the letter from Mr. Ghormley.
Councilmembers acknowledged that this item would be discussed by the Rolling Hills
Community Association -at their next meeting and indicated that they would be willing to
discuss the matter further. with the Association if the Association determines that they would
like to pursue this matter further. Following discussion, staff was directed to prepare a letter
thanking the Ghormley family for their offer and a memo to the Association that the City
would be prepared to further discuss this concept if the Community Association expresses a
desire to move forward.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
None.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
At 7:55 p.m. the City Council recessed into closed session.
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.
G.C. 54956.9(a)
Hui -Tse Sheen, Individual, Plaintiff, vs City of Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Community
Association, et. al., Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. YC051963.
In the matter of the City of Rolling Hills Application for Abatement Order, Los Angeles
County Superior Court.
G.C. 54956.9(b)
Threatened Litigation: 1 case.
At 9:25 p.m. the City Council returned to open session. City Attorney Jenkins reported that
the Council discussed the items listed on the closed session agenda and that no reportable
action was taken in closed session.
ADIOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Pernell adjourned the meeting at
9:25 p.m. in memory of long time Rolling Hills resident Lew Hankins to an adjourned regular
meeting of the City Council on Monday, November 28, 2005, beginning at 8:00 a.m. at 25
Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
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Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn Kern0' V
Deputy City Clerk
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