11/10/20081
MINUTES OF
A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 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
7:35 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Black, Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer and Mayor Hill.
Councilmembers Absent: Pernell and Lay (excused).
Others Present: Anton Dahlerbruch, City Manager.
Mike Jenkins, City Attorney.
Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director.
Marilyn Kern, Deputy City Clerk.
Lt. Greg Alm, 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 27, 2008.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b.. Payment of Bills
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Consideration of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills declaring
the City's support for an energy partnership between Southern California Edison and the
South Bay Cities Council of Governments.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the items on the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Black seconded the motion. The City Attorney explained that the latest invoice from
his firm reflects costs associated with litigation currently being pursued by the owner of 1 Poppy Trail.
Following the explanation, the motion carried unanimously by those Councilmembers in attendance..
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
RESOLUTION 2008-17. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A MINOR 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. 761, AT 12 EASTFIELD DRIVE, (LOT 65 -A -EF) ROLLING HILLS,
CA., (ITOH).
Planning Director Schwartz presented the staff report outlining the applicant's request and providing
background regarding the property and the Planning Commission's action relative to Zoning Case No.
761. Hearing no discussion Mayor Hill called for a motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer moved that the City Council receive and file Resolution No. 2008-17.
Councilmember Black seconded the motion which carried unanimously by those Councilmembers in
attendance.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-18. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO DEMOLISH AND
REBUILT A LARGE PORTION OF AN EXISTING RESIDENCE AND TO CONSTRUCT
AN ADDITION THERETO AND REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE FOR PREVIOUSLY
GRADED AREAS THAT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED DISTURBED AREA OF
THE NET LOT AT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 8 MAVERICK LANE, (LOT 26 -A-
SK), ROLLING HILLS, CA., (KARPF).
Minutes
City Council Meeting
11/10/08
-1-
Planning Director Schwartz presented the staff report outlining the applicant's request and providing
background regarding the property and the Planning Commission's action relative to the proposed
development. Following brief discussion regarding grading that occurred in 1999 which was outside
the scope of the approval and what recourse the City would have should the project not be approved,
Mayor Hill called for a motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer moved that the City Council receive and file Resolution No. 2008-18.
Councilmember Black seconded the motion which carried unanimously by those Councilmembers in
attendance.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
Mr. Richard Colyear, 35 Crest Road West, expressed concern regarding noise, traffic safety and light
pollution related to a proposed project at St. John Fisher Church in Rancho Palos Verdes. He stated that
he feels that there is an inadequate number of parking spaces compared to the number of people that will
be visiting the church on any given day causing traffic congestion on Crest Road West in the vicinity of
the Crest Road Gate entrance to Rolling Hills. He also said that the number of vehicles might impede
emergency vehicles passage into Rolling Hills or other neighboring areas. Mr. Colyear indicated that he
feels that Rolling Hills residents who reside in the area of the proposed project would hear the proposed
bells. He also stated that he feels that the lighted cross proposed would be contrary to the ambiance that
the City's lighting ordinance provides.
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hawkins, 37 Crest Road West, expressed concern regarding noise, traffic safety and
light pollution related to a proposed project at St. John Fisher Church in Rancho Palos Verdes. Mr.
Hawkins stated that he feels that the bell tower may affect migratory birds. Mrs. Hawkins indicated that
she hears noise emanating from the site as it is now and that the bells would only add to this noise. She
also expressed concern about the noticing that was provided for the proposed project.
Dr. Richard Krauthamer, 41 Crest Road West, expressed concern regarding noise, traffic safety and light
pollution related to a proposed project at St. John Fisher Church in Rancho Palos Verdes. Dr.
Krauthamer explained traffic encounters he has experienced when leaving the City related to the site.
Ms. Cathy Nichols, 14 Crest Road West, expressed concern regarding noise, traffic safety and light
pollution related to a proposed project at St. John Fisher Church in Rancho Palos Verdes. She also
expressed concern about the noticing that was provided and the silhouette erected for the proposed
proj ect.
Mr. Spencer Karpf, 14 Caballeros Road, expressed concern regarding noise, traffic safety and light
pollution related to a proposed project at St. John Fisher Church in Rancho Palos Verdes. He
encouraged the City Council to agendize this matter for discussion at their next meeting.
Following brief discussion regarding the City's options related to this matter, the City Council
considered asking staff to send a letter to Rancho Palos Verdes to convey the resident's concerns.
Without unanimous support for such a letter, staff was directed to agendize this topic for consideration
by the City Council at their next regular meeting.
Minutes
City Council Meeting
11/10/08 -2-
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL .
None.
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)
Hui -Tse Sheen, Individual, Plaintiff, vs City of Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Community
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.
Conference With Labor Negotiator
G.C. 54957.6
City Negotiator: Anton Dahlerbruch, City Manager
Unrepresented Employees: Finance Director, Planning Director, Deputy City Clerk / Executive
Assistant and Administrative Assistant.
No closed session was held.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Hill adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m. to
an adjourned regular meeting of the City Council scheduled to be held on Monday, November 24, 2008
beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling
Hills, California.
Respectfully submitted,
K 'VL#V
Marilyn Kern
Deputy City Clerk
Approved
Frank E. Hill
Mayor
Minutes
City Council Meeting
11/10/08 -3-