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MINUTES OF
AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 13, 2006
CALL TO ORDER
An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to
order by Mayor Lay at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese
Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Heinsheimer, Hill, Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem Black and Mayor
Lay.
Councilmembers Absent: None.
Others Present: Anton Dahlerbruch, Interim City Manager.
Mike Jenkins, City Attorney.
Loren DeRoy, West Vector Control District Trustee.
Debra Brighton, Director, City of El Segundo Library.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
AB 1234 ETHICS TRAINING FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS
City Attorney Mike Jenkins, Jenkins & Hogin, LLP, presented AB 1234 training to members of
the Rolling Hills City Council.
OPEN AGENDA — APPROXIMATELY - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
None.
ADTOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Lay adjourned the meeting at
7:30 p.m. to the regular meeting of the City Council scheduled to be held on Monday,
November 13, 2006 beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2
Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
Approved,
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B. Allen Lay
Mayor
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Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn Kern
Deputy City Clerk
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MINUTES OF
A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 13, 2006
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor
Lay at 7:35 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling
Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Heinsheimer, Hill, Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem Black and Mayor
Lay.
Councilmembers Absent: None.
Others Present: Anton Dahlerbruch, Interim City Manager.
Mike Jenkins, City Attorney.
Yolanta Schwartz, Planning 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 - (1) Adjourned Regular Meeting of October 20, 2006 and (2) Regular
Meeting of October 23, 2006.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. BFI Recycling Tonnage Report for September, 2006.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
d. Consideration of correspondence from LA County Sheriff Lee Baca asking cities
to designate the County as its representative in the Los Angeles/Long
Beach/ Los Angeles City and County Urban Region for 2007 Urban Area Security
Initiative (UASI) Grants.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
e. Notice of Completion for FY 2006-07 Street Striping and Pavement Marking
Project.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the recommendations in
the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion. Following an explanation
from City Attorney Mike Jenkins indicating that the check for legal services contains his time
as Acting City Manager and time spent by the firm for the monthly legal services, the motion
carried unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONING CASE NO. 726
MR. AND MRS. STEVEN PEDEN, 7 OUTRIDER ROAD, (LOT 79 -EF). REQUEST FOR A
SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR GRADING AND VARIANCES TO CONSTRUCT A STABLE
IN THE FRONT YARD SETBACK, TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED TOTAL
LOT COVERAGE AND TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED DISTURBED AREA
OF THE LOT AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE. (RECOMMENDED
FOR CONTINUANCE)
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Interim City Manager Dahlerbruchpresented the applicants' request for a continuance to the
second meeting in January 2007. There being no objection, Mayor Lay continued the public
hearing at the applicants request to the City Council meeting to be held on Monday, January
22, 2007.
ZONING CASE NO. 727
MR. AND MRS. PHILIP CHO, 25 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD, (LOT 89-A-RH).
REQUEST FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT A STABLE THAT REQUIRES
GRADING AND A VARIANCE TO LOCATE THE STABLE AND THE CORRAL IN THE
FRONT YARD AREA AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE.
Councilmember Heinsheimer abstained from consideration of Zoning Case No. 727 and left
the Council Chambers.
Planning Director Schwartz presented the staff report providing information regarding the
revised plan. She indicated that the applicant has proposed to reduce the size of the stable and
covered porch and to relocate the stable on the property in response to concerns expressed by
the City Council. She explained that the applicants' representative had queried the Fire
Department about the relocation of the stable and the effect that it would have on the brush
clearance standards as it relates to the mature natural vegetation areas that are required to be
maintained on the property. She stated that the applicants' representative indicated that the
Fire Department stated that the distance for clearance would be 100 feet from the structure
and that it could be in a lollypop configuration which includes trees interspersed with ground
cover. Planning Director Schwartz stated that the trees and groundcover could serve as
screening of the area from Portuguese Bend Road.
Mayor Lay opened the public hearing and called for testimony.
Councilmember Pernell commented on the Fire Department's response regarding brush
clearance standards and its effect on the mature natural vegetation area required to be
maintained on the property. In response to Councilmember Pernell, Planning Director
Schwartz indicated that the applicants' representative had reported the Fire Department's
response regarding the brush clearance standards to her however, that she would have this
information verified.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Black, Planning Director Schwartz pointed out on the plan the
proposed path that animals could access the corral area from the stable. She also pointed out
the flat area in the rear of the stable that is proposed for the corral area. Mayor Lay
commented that no fencing is shown on the plan for the stable and corral area. In response to
Mayor Lay, Planning Director Schwartz indicated that the applicant could place fencing in the
side yard setback as long as it is not in an easement. Mayor Pro Tem Black also commented
on the lack of fencing in the stable and corral area.
Mr. Dale McHattie, Bolton Engineering, stated that the suggestions from the Council
regarding fencing would be acceptable. He pointed out on the plan how the horses would
access the corral area from the stable. Mayor Pro Tem Black expressed that there is a need to
provide access for animals from the stable to the corral area.
Ms. Julie Roberts, RHCA Representative, stated that there is a trail in the area to provide
access to and from the proposed stable.
Hearing no further testimony, Mayor Lay closed the public hearing.
Councilmembers discussed their options relative to this Zoning Case. In response to Interim
City Manager Dahlerbruch, Planning Director Schwartz stated that the Planning Commission
has not seen the applicants' revised plan.
Following brief discussion, Councilmember Pernell moved that the City Council remand
Zoning Case No. 727 back to the Planning Commission for further review of the revised
location of the proposed stable, the manner in which animals will ingress and egress the corral
area from the stable and the impact of the Fire Department brush clearance standards on the
mature natural vegetation areas that are required to be maintained on the property. Mayor
Pro Tem Black seconded the motion which carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Hill, Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem Black and Mayor Lay.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Heinsheimer.
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Councilmember Heinsheimer returned to the Council Chambers.
OLD BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 1015: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR BICYCLE AND OR
PEDESTRIAN FUNDS UNDER SB 821.
Interim City Manager Dahlerbruch presented Resolution No. 1015 indicating that this
resolution memorializes the action by the City Council to allocate one half ($10,501) of the City
of Rolling Hills TDA Article 3 Transportation Funds to the City of Rolling Hills Estates and one
half ($10,501) be allocated to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes for eligible projects in those
cities. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Lay called for a motion.
Councilmember Hill moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 1015. Councilmember
Heinsheimer seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
SANITARY SEWER UPDATE.
Planning Director Schwartz provided a brief summary of the findings of the Sanitary Sewer
Feasibility Study conducted in the City between 1985 and 1988. She indicated that following
the presentation at the October 9, 2006 City Council meeting regarding a low-pressure sewer
system, the contractor has agreed to conduct a study, at no cost to the City, to evaluate the
installation of the low-pressure sewer -system in the Eastfield area.
Following brief discussion regarding the importance of maintaining septic systems in good
working order, the City Council received and filed the report.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF ROLLING HILLS AND THE PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT TO ALLOW FOR THE RELOCATION OF PORTABLE CLASSROOMS TO
RANCHO DEL MAR CONTINUATION HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS AT 38 CREST ROAD
WEST.
In response to Mayor Lay, Planning Director Schwartz reported that the agreement was
originally presented to City staff in September, 2006 however the revised version was
presented on October 31, 2006.
Interim City Manager Dahlerbruch presented the staff report outlining the request from the
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District to locate thirteen portable classrooms to the
Rancho Del Mar Continuation High School site. He provided a drawing and photograph of
the site where the portable classrooms are proposed to be stored. Interim City Manager
Dahlerbruch explained that the temporary storage is necessary for no more than five years,
according to the District, in order to receive State funding for new permanent classroom
construction and for the District to maintain its physical classroom capacity. He said that the
District has said that these portable classrooms would be boarded and fenced so that they
would not become an attractive nuisance.
Ms. Pearl Iizuka, PVPUSD Deputy Superintendent of Business, explained that in order to
accept over $5 million dollars in State funding for the construction of new classrooms at
Peninsula High School, the District must increase classroom capacity and in order to achieve
this, the existing portable classrooms must be maintained on school property. She further
explained that it is the desire of the District to store the portable classrooms in an orderly
fashion and that they would appear as an additional wing of the existing Rancho Del Mar
Continuation High School. Ms. Iizuka explained the security measures that the District plans
for the area. She indicated that if the District has a need for additional classrooms elsewhere in
the District that some of these portable classrooms may be relocated. She also indicated that if
during the move any of the portable classrooms are damaged that they would be demolished.
In response to Councilmember Pernell, Ms. Iizuka stated that the District does not currently
have plans to use the portable classrooms elsewhere but that the District could possibly
market them elsewhere. In response to Mayor Lay, Ms. Iizuka stated that the District felt that
the Rancho Del Mar site had the most space and was the least obtrusive for the placement of
these portable classrooms. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Black, Ms. Iizuka explained the
location were the portable classrooms are proposed to be place and pointed out the location
on the drawing provided to .the Council.
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Councilmembers discussed the issue and expressed concern about all of the portable
classrooms being placed on the Rancho Del Mar site. Other locations such and the PVPUSD
Administration Facility and Sanitation District property were suggested. Ms. Iizuka explained
that the District felt that it would be easier and less expensive to place all of the portable
classrooms at one location. She explained that District is currently out to bid for the
construction of the new building at Peninsula High School and that the portable classrooms
need to be moved as soon as possible.
Councilmembers concurred that a field trip to the site may assist them in their review of this
request. Councilmembers suggested that the District consider placing one-half of the portable
classrooms at the Rancho Del Mar site due the large impact these buildings would have on the
existing open area at the site and the view of the site from neighboring properties.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Black, Ms. Iizuka reported that the Costume Closet has been
provided permanent space elsewhere in the District and therefore it would not be necessary
for them to use these portable classrooms.
Further discussion ensued regarding the placement of the portable classrooms at the Rancho
Del Mar Site and the expense of moving them. Ms. Iizuka explained that it would cost the
District approximately $200,000 to move the portable classrooms. She further explained the
Districts' desire to receive State funding for new permanent classroom construction at
Peninsula High School and the requirement that in order to received these funds the District
must maintain its physical classroom capacity on District property. Councilmember Hill
explained the concerns raised by neighboring property owners over other uses the District has
proposed at the Rancho Del Mar site.
Mr. Matt Covella, PVPUSD Director of Maintenance and Operations, explained the area that
the District proposes to store the portable classrooms at Rancho Del Mar and indicated that the
site is large enough to accept all thirteen. He said that other sites in the District were not as
feasible because they are used by local youth sports groups.
Following the discussion, the City Council continued consideration of this item to a field
review to be conducted on Friday, November 17, 2006 beginning at 8:00 a.m. at Rancho Del
Mar High School, 38 Crest Road West, Rolling Hills, California for the purpose of conducting a
field review of the location proposed by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District to
place portable classrooms at the site. Mayor Lay was authorized to discuss the concerns
expressed by the Council with the President of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School
District Board of Education and Interim City Manager Dahlerbruch was authorized to discuss
the matter with the Superintendent of Schools.
Mayor Pro Tem Black commented on the requirement that the potential classroom capacity
must be shown in order to receive the State funds. He suggested that the District should
lobby the legislature about this issue.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
None.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Pro Tem Black commented on the required undergrounding of utilities at 17 and 18
Portuguese Bend Road. Planning Director Schwartz explained the delays and challenges that
have taken place related to the required undergrounding of utilities. Staff was directed to
have Scott Gobble of the Edison Company provide a report to the Council at an upcoming
City Council meeting regarding the delays.
Councilmember Pernell provided an overview of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Regional Law
Enforcement Committee meeting held on November 9, 2006, which included regional and
local crime data and the service levels of Westmed/McCormick Ambulance service since
initiation of service on the Peninsula.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
UPDATE REGARDING NUISANCE ABATEMENT AT 1 POPPY TRAIL.
Interim City Manager Dahlerbruch explained that the City has not heard from the property
owner regarding the City's action to abate the nuisance at 1 Poppy Trail and that staff is
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prepared to take further action on December 10, 2006 to obtain a warrant from the court to
enter the property to complete the required winterization measures on the property
recommended by the consulting geologist.
Interim City Manager Dahlerbruch reported that a press release had been distributed
regarding the Craig Nealis Memorial Fund for the Education of Brian and Rebecca Nealis.
Staff was directed to forward the press release to Cox Communications for display on the local
cable channel.
At 8:30 p.m. City Council recessed to a closed session.
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.
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.
Pending Litigation:
G.C. 54956.9(a)
Jonas, et al. v. City of Rolling Hills, et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No.
YC033955.
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property Address: Los Angeles Assessors Parcel # 7574-020-900
City Negotiator: City Manager
Negotiating Parties: County of Los Angeles
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
The meeting reconvened in open session at 8:40 p.m. and City Attorney Jenkins reported that
the City Council discussed the matters on the closed session agenda and that no reportable
action was taken in closed session.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Lay adjourned
8:41 p.m. to an adjourned regular meeting of the City Council scheduled to be
November 17, 2006 beginning at 8:00 a.m. at Rancho Del Mar High School,
West, Rolling Hills, California.
Approved,
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B. Allen Lay
Mayor
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