7/26/2010MINUTES OF
A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY, JULY 26, 2010
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. A
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Black, Heinsheimer, Hill, Mayor Pro Tem Lay and Mayor Pernell.
Councilmembers Absent: None.
Others Present: Anton Dahlerbruch, City Manager.
Michael Jenkins, City Attorney.
Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director.
Jim Walker, Finance Director
Heidi Luce, 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 of a Joint Meeting of the City Council/Planning Commission on June 15, 2010.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
B. Paymenl'of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Quarterly Investment Report.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
D. Allied Recycling Tonnage Report for June, 2010.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
E. Correspondence from Southern California Edison regarding SCE's Application for
Summer Discount Plan (SDP) Program, A.10-06-017.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. .
F. Consideration of a request from the Palos Verdes Art Center for an Artists' Studio Tour
at 1 Acacia Lane, 14 Cinchring Road and 6 Running Brand Road on Saturday and
Sunday, September 11-12,2010.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
In response to Councilmember Black's inquiry concerning two items listed on the Payment of Bills,
pertaining to landscaping CD refunds, City Manager Dahlerbruch stated that the checks were for a
refund for the landscaping bond on a development project where the landscaping has been sufficiently
established. Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the items on the consent
calendar. Mayor Pro Tem Lay seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
COMMISSION ITEMS
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-10. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL FOR A VARIANCE TO SET ASIDE
AN AREA FOR A FUTURE STABLE AND CORRAL IN THE FRONT YARD SETBACK IN
ZONING CASE NO. 785, AT 67 EASTFIELD DRIVE, (LOT 20 -EF), (BRANDMEYER).
PROJECT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
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Planning Director Schwartz presented the staff report and reviewed the plans pertaining to Planning
Commission Resolution No. 2010-10 granting approval for a Variance to set aside an area for a future
stable and corral in the front yard setback in Zoning Case No. 785 at 67 Eastfield Drive. She stated that
the Planning Commission approved the resolution unanimously finding that given the configuration of
the lot, the proposed location is the best location for a future stable and corral. Following staff's
presentation and brief discussion, Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council receive and
file Planning Commission Resolution No. 2010-10. Mayor Pro Tem Lay seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-11. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A SITE PLAN REVIEW REQUEST TO
PERMIT SUBSTANTIAL GRADING FOR SLOPE FAILURE REPAIR AT AN EXISTING
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 2900 PALOS VERDES DRIVE NORTH (LOT 993-4-RH)
AND PROPERTIES ADJACENT THERETO IN ZONING CASE NO. 784, (CARLEY).
PROJECT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
Planning Director Schwartz presented the staff report pertaining to Planning Commission Resolution
No. 2010-11 granting a,Site Plan Review request to permit substantial grading for repair of a slope
failure at an existing single family residence at 2900 Palos Verdes Drive North and properties adjacent
there to in Zoning Case No. 784. Following staff's presentation and brief discussion, Mayor Pro Tem
Lay moved that the City Council receive and file Planning Commission Resolution No. 2010-11.
Councilmember Heinsheimer seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-12. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING MODIFICATION TO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED
PROJECT, APPROVED BY RESOLUTION NO. 2008-09 FOR A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT AND A VARIANCE FOR A TENNIS COURT IN THE FRONT YARD AREA OF
THE PROPERTY, ON A LOT DEVELOPED WITH A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN
ZONING CASE NO. 752 -MODIFICATION, AT 92 SADDLEBACK ROAD, (LOT 73-B-RH),
(GIACONI). PROJECT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
Planning Director Schwartz presented the staff report pertaining to Planning Commission Resolution
No. 2010-12 granting approval for a request to modify a project previously approved by Resolution
2008-09 granting a Conditional Use Permit and a Variance for a tennis court in the front yard area of the
property in Zoning Case No. 752 -Modification at 92 Saddleback Road. Following staff's presentation,
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council receive and file Planning Commission
Resolution No. 2010-12. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-13. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF A SPA AND SPA EQUL�MENT ON A LOT THAT CONTAINS A CONDITION THAT
ANY FURTHER DEVELOPMENT MUST BE REVIEWED BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION AND WHICH IS DEVELOPED WITH SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AND
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE, IN ZONING CASE NO. 782, AT 1 CREST ROAD EAST, (LOT
1 -FT), (HUH).. PROJECT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
Planning Director Schwartz presented the staff report pertaining to Planning Commission Resolution
No. 2010-13 granting approval for a Site Plan Review for construction of a spa and spa equipment on a
lot that contains a condition that any further development must be reviewed by the Planning
Commission and which is developed with a single family residence and accessory structure in Zoning
Case No. 782 at 1 Crest Road East. Following staff's presentation and brief discussion, Councilmember
Heinsheimer moved that the City Council receive and file Planning Commissiop Resolution No. 2010-
13. Mayor Pro Tem Lay seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
OPEN AGENDA = APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
None.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL r
Mayor Pro Tem Lay stated that relative to the item entitled "Consideration of Pre -Paying CJPIA
Retrospective Deposit" listed under Matters from Staff, the Budget Subcommittee's recommendation is
that the City prepay the CJPIA retrospective deposit recognizing that the percent of savings is larger
than current interest earnings and the City has the funds available to do so.
Mayor Pro Tem Lay stated that relative to the item entitled "Consideration of Options for Purchasing
Certificates of Deposit" listed under Matters from Staff, the Budget Subcommittee's recommendation is
to direct staff to invest _� 1 million of the City's reserve funds in Federally Insured Certificates of Deposit
in amounts under the $250,000 limit including interest.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
CONSIDERATION OF PRE -PAYING CJPIA RETROSPECTIVE DEPOSIT.
Following brief .discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Lay moved that the City • Council approve the
Budget/Finance Subcommittee's recommendation to pre -pay the CJPIA retrospective balance.
Councilmember Heinsheimer seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF OPTIONS FOR PURCHASING CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT
(ORAL).
Finance Director Walker presented the staff report pertaining to purchasing Certificates of Deposit
stating that in doing so, the City would realize an increase in interest income with no risk to the
principal. In response to Mayor Pernell's question relative to how the status of the investments would be
reported to the City Council, City Manager Dahlerbruch stated that per the Budget/Finance
Subcommittee's recommendation, staff will provide an update -to the City Council on a quarterly basis
via a report under Matters from Staff on the City Council agenda. Following brief discussion,
Councilmember Heinsi;eimer moved that the City Council approve the Budget/Finance Subcommittee's
recommendation to direct staff to invest $1 million of the City's reserve funds in Federally Insured
Certificates of Deposit .in amounts under the $250,000 limit including interest. Councilmember Black
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Staff was further directed to agendize a quarterly
update on the City's investments, under Matters from Staff on the City Council agenda.
City Manager Dahlerbruch noted for the City Council's information that due to lack of a quorum, the
August 9th meeting will likely.be cancelled. He also noted that an adjourned regular meeting will be
held on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 5:45 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the proposed subdivision at
1 Poppy Trail.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
No closed session was held.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Pemell adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
to the next regular meeting of the City Council scheduled to be held on Monday, August 9, 2010
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OPEN AGENDA = APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
None.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL r
Mayor Pro Tem Lay stated that relative to the item entitled "Consideration of Pre -Paying CJPIA
Retrospective Deposit" listed under Matters from Staff, the Budget Subcommittee's recommendation is
that the City prepay the CJPIA retrospective deposit recognizing that the percent of savings is larger
than current interest earnings and the City has the funds available to do so.
Mayor Pro Tem Lay stated that relative to the item entitled "Consideration of Options for Purchasing
Certificates of Deposit" listed under Matters from Staff, the Budget Subcommittee's recommendation is
to direct staff to invest _� 1 million of the City's reserve funds in Federally Insured Certificates of Deposit
in amounts under the $250,000 limit including interest.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
CONSIDERATION OF PRE -PAYING CJPIA RETROSPECTIVE DEPOSIT.
Following brief .discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Lay moved that the City • Council approve the
Budget/Finance Subcommittee's recommendation to pre -pay the CJPIA retrospective balance.
Councilmember Heinsheimer seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF OPTIONS FOR PURCHASING CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT
(ORAL).
Finance Director Walker presented the staff report pertaining to purchasing Certificates of Deposit
stating that in doing so, the City would realize an increase in interest income with no risk to the
principal. In response to Mayor Pernell's question relative to how the status of the investments would be
reported to the City Council, City Manager Dahlerbruch stated that per the Budget/Finance
Subcommittee's recommendation, staff will provide an update -to the City Council on a quarterly basis
via a report under Matters from Staff on the City Council agenda. Following brief discussion,
Councilmember Heinsi;eimer moved that the City Council approve the Budget/Finance Subcommittee's
recommendation to direct staff to invest $1 million of the City's reserve funds in Federally Insured
Certificates of Deposit .in amounts under the $250,000 limit including interest. Councilmember Black
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Staff was further directed to agendize a quarterly
update on the City's investments, under Matters from Staff on the City Council agenda.
City Manager Dahlerbruch noted for the City Council's information that due to lack of a quorum, the
August 9th meeting will likely.be cancelled. He also noted that an adjourned regular meeting will be
held on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 5:45 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the proposed subdivision at
1 Poppy Trail.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
No closed session was held.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Pemell adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
to the next regular meeting of the City Council scheduled to be held on Monday, August 9, 2010
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beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling
Hills, California.
Approved, r
Mayor
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Respectfully submitted,
Heidi Luce
Deputy City Clerk
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