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4/23/2008MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA APRIL 23, 2008 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: Black, Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer and Mayor Hill. Councilmembers Absent: Lay (excused). Others Present: Anton Dahlerbruch, 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 - Regular Meeting of April 14, 2008. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. b. Payment of Bills. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. C. Financial Statement for the Month of March, 2008. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. d. Notice of Completion for the FY 07-08 Citywide Replacement of Traffic Striping and Pavement Markings Project. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. e. Ordinance No. 309. An ordinance of the City of Rolling Hills modifying outdoor lighting standards and amending Title 17 (Zoning) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code. RECOMMENDATION: Second reading and adoption. Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the items on the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Black seconded the motion which carried unanimously by those Councilmembers in attendance. City Manager Dahlerbruch suggested that the City Council consider Item 8-B relating to the Proposition A Transportation Funds be considered at this time. Hearing no objection, Mayor Hill so ordered. NEW BUSINESS EXCHANGE OF CITY OF ROLLING HILLS PROPOSITION A FUNDS FOR GENERAL FUNDS WITH THE PALOS VERDES PENINSULA TRANSIT AUTHORITY City Manager Dahlerbruch presented the staff report providing background regarding Proposition. A Transportation Funds and outlining the Palos Verdes Transit Authority's offer to exchange funds with the City. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Hill called for a motion. Councilmember Black moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 1036 approving an agreement by and between the City of Rolling Hills and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Transit Authority, authorizing an exchange of Proposition "A" Transportation Local Return Funds. Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer seconded the motion which carried unanimously by those Councilmembers in attendance. Minutes City Council Meeting 04/28/08 -1- Mr. Martin Gombert, Assistant Administrator for PV Transit Authority, thanked the City Council on behalf of the PV Transit Authority Board of Directors. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS RESOLUTION NO. 2008-04. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCE FOR GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A DETACHED GARAGE IN THE FRONT YARD AREA OF THE LOT, AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 751 AT 24 CINCHRING ROAD, LOT 18 -3 -CH, (NAKAMURA). Mayor Hill stated that he would abstain from consideration of Zoning Case No. 751 due to the proximity of his residence to the subject property. He turned the gavel over to Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer and left the Chambers. Planning Director Schwartz presented the staff report outlining the applicant's request and providing background regarding the property and Planning Commission action relative to Zoning Case No. 751. Councilmembers discussed the elevation and distance between garage and the residence. Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer called for a motion. Councilmember Black moved that the City Council Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion Councilmembers in attendance (Hill abstained). Mayor Hill returned to the Chambers. receive and file Resolution No. 2008-04. which carried unanimously by those RESOLUTION NO. 2008-05. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW STABLE; A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONVERT THE EXISTING STABLE INTO A GARAGE; AND VARIANCES FOR ENCROACHMENT WITH THE STRUCTURES INTO THE FRONT AND SIDE YARD SETBACKS AT AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 749 AT 1 ACACIA LANE, LOT 25-B-RH, (LIEB). Planning Director Schwartz presented the staff report outlining the applicant's request and providing background regarding the property and Planning Commission action relative to Zoning Case No. 749. Councilmembers discussed the existing stable proposed to be used as a garage following the addition and the proposed new stable. In reply to a query, Planning Director Schwartz explained that Commissioner DeRoy abstained from consideration of this Zoning Case because she was absent from the meeting where it was considered. Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Hill called for a motion. Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer moved that the City Council receive and file Resolution No. 2008-05. Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion which carried unanimously by those Councilmembers in attendance. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-06. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A SITE PLAN REVIEW AND A VARIANCE TO PERMIT CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITION A PORTION OF WHICH WOULD ENCROACH INTO THE SIDE YARD SETBACK AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 750, AT 1 LOWER BLACKWATER CANYON RD., LOT 46-RH, (PLUIMER). Planning Director Schwartz presented the staff report outlining the applicant's request and providing background regarding the property and Planning Commission action relative to Zoning Case No. 750. Following a brief discussion regarding the roadway easement that traverses the property, Mayor Hill called for a motion. Minutes City Council Meeting 04/28/08 -2- I 11 Councilmember Pernell moved that the City Council receive and file Resolution No. 2008-06. Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer seconded the motion which carried unanimously by those Councilmembers in attendance. TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS None. PUBLIC HEARINGS None OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS -Continued NOTIFICATION OF THE APPEARANCE OF A NUISANCE AT 9 CHUCKWAGON ROAD FOR THE PURPOSE OF INITIATING THE NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE, SECTION 8.24 City Manager Dahlerbruch presented the staff report providing background regarding the condition of the property located at 9 Chuckwagon Road. Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer moved that the City Council determine that a nuisance exists at 9 Chuckwagon Road so that the abatement hearing process may begin if necessary. Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion. Discussion ensued regarding the unlocked doors and windows of the residence on this property and how the City could remedy this situation. It was reported that at this time staff is not proposing to do anything about the situation on this property but rather start the process outlined in the Municipal Code to abate the nuisance in the future by securing the property. In reply to a query, City Manager Dahlerbruch reported that there have been no known incidents of vandalism or trespassing at this property but that the neighbors have expressed concern about the safety of the neighborhood and the condition of the property. Following the discussion, the motion carried unanimously by those Councilmembers in attendance. OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME None. MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL None. MATTERS FROM STAFF REVIEW OF FY 08/09 ESTIMATED REVENUES AND SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES City Manager Dahlerbruch presented the staff report outlining the estimated revenues for FY 2008-2009 and the schedule of fees and charges. Following an explanation by the City Manager regarding COPS funding and a request for funding for green programs and programs for senior citizens, the report was received and filed. ALTERNATE DATE FOR MAY 26 (MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY) CITY COUNCIL MEETING Councilmembers canceled the meeting for May 26, 2008 unless a matter arises which would necessitate a meeting. City Manager Dahlerbruch reported that the Rolling Hills Estates City Council referred the traffic improvements for Palos Verdes Drive North (PVDN) at Rolling Hills Road/ Portuguese Bend Road to their budget session for review of adding a second PVDN eastbound lane; adding a second PVDN westbound lane; adding protected PVDN left turn Minutes City Council Meeting 04/28/08 -3- arrows and provide a northbound right turn overlap arrow at the same time as the left turn arrows; and to encourage the City of Rolling Hills to participate in the project. 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. G.C. 54956.9(a) Hui -Tse Sheen, Individual, Plaintiff, vs City of Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Community N Association, et. al., Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. YC051963. G.C. 54956.9(a) Jonas, et al. v. City of Rolling Hills, et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. YC033955. G.C. 54956.9(a) Freeman v. City of Rolling Hills, et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. YC054015. No closed session was held. ADTOURNMENT Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Hill adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m. to the next regular meeting of the City Council scheduled to be held on Monday, May 12, 2008 beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. Approved, Frank .Hill Mayor Minutes City Council Meeting 04/28/08 Respectfully submitted, lo,#A� k 4A A,-- Marilyn Kern Deputy City Clerk -4- 1