6/13/2011MINUTES OF
A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL ,OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2011
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor Lay at
7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Hill, Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem Black and Mayor Lay.
Councilmembers Absent: Heinsheimer (excused).
Others Present: Anton Dahlerbruch, City Manager.
Michael Jenkins, City Attorney.
Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director.
Heidi Luce, Deputy City Clerk.
Dr. Ralph Black, 36 Saddleback Road.
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 May 23, 2011.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
B. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Financial Statement for the Month of April, 2011.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
D. City. Council Palos Verdes Peninsula Regional Law Enforcement Committee meeting
notes of June 6, 2011.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
Councilmember Hill moved that the City Council approve the items on the consent calendar.
Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion, which carried without objection.
COMMISSION ITEMS
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-04. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO RETAIN A
LEGAL NONCONFORMING STABLE STRUCTURE, AND A VARIANCE TO MAINTAIN
THE STRUCTURE IN THE SIDE YARD SETBACK ON A PROPERTY DEVELOPED WITH
A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, IN ZONING CASE NO. 800, AT 2 PHEASANT LANE,
(LOT 89-B-RH), (ASKARI). PROJECT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE EXEMPT
PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, (CEQA).
Mayor Lay introduced Resolution No. 2011-04 for consideration. Planning Director Schwartz presented
the staff report pertaining to the project stating that the applicant is requesting a conditional use permit
to retain a stable structure that was legally constructed in 1961 and subsequently modified, to be used as
stable under the current stable ordinance whereby a portion of the structure would be used for passive
recreation and the other portion as a storage area. She stated that the "Planning Commission approved the
applicant's request with the conditions as included in the resolution. Mayor Lay called for comment,
hearing none, he asked for a motion.
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Councilmember Pernell moved that the City Council receive and file Planning Commission Resolution
No. 2011-04 in Zoning Case No. 800 at 2 Pheasant Lane. Mayor Pro Tem Black seconded the motion,
which carried without objection.
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-07. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT
A TENNIS COURT, A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR GRADING FOR THE TENNIS COURT
AND VARIANCES TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED GRADING QUANTITIES
AND THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED GRADED AREA FOR A TENNIS COURT AND A
VARIANCE TO ENCROACH WITH AN ADDITION TO THE RESIDENCE INTO THE
SIDE YARD SETBACK ON A PROPERTY DEVELOPED WITH A SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 801, AT 16 PINE TREE LANE (LOT 81-1-RH),
(BHARADIA). PROJECT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE EXEMPT PURSUANT TO
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, (CEQA).
Mayor Lay introduced Resolution No. 2011-07 for consideration. Planning Director Schwartz presented
the staff report pertaining to the project stating that the applicant is requesting a conditional use permit
to construct a tennis court in the rear of the residence and variance to construct an addition to the front
of the residence. She reviewed the details of the case stating that there were no objections presented
from any of the adjacent property owners noting that the applicant has made arrangements with an
adjacent property owner to access the construction site through their property and park the construction
vehicles on that property as well. She reviewed the details of the case stating that the Planning
Commission approved the applicant's request with the conditions as included in the resolution.
Following brief discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Black moved that the City Council receive and file Planning
Commission Resolution No. 2011-07 in Zoning Case No. 801 at 16 Pine Tree Lane. Councilmember
Pernell seconded the motion, which carried without objection.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION
CONSIDERATION OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION FOR THE
PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF UNIQUE TRAFFIC SIGNS.
City Manager Dahlerbruch presented the staff report pertaining to the Traffic Commission's
recommendation for the purchase and installation of up to three stop signs, architecturally representative
of the City's rural character, to be installed at the gates. He stated that if approved, the signs would be
purchased using funds from the $1,000.00 donation from Dr. Ralph Black.
Discussion ensued concerning the material of the signs, the projected maintenance cost of the signs and
consideration of purchasing one sign initially for evaluation purposes rather than three. Councilmember
Pernell moved that the City Council modify the Traffic Commission's recommendation and direct staff
to purchase and install one (1) sign at the main gate and following evaluation, authorize staff to purchase
up to two (2) additional signs for installation at the Crest. and Eastfield gates. Mayor Pro Tem Black
seconded the motion, which carried with Councilmember Hill in opposition to modifying the Traffic
Commission's recommendation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
OLD BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION PERTAINING TO THE DEPLOYMENT
OF SHERIFF DEPUTIES FOR TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT AND THE FY 2011/12 SHERIFF
BUDGET.
City Manager Dahlerbruch presented the staff report pertaining to the deployment of Sheriff's Deputies
for supplemental traffic enforcement and the base budget for Sheriff's Dept. services in fiscal year
2011/12. He stated that the deployment schedule represents 350 hours of supplemental traffic
enforcement to be conducted as suggested by the Sheriff's Dept. with concurrence of the Traffic
Commission.
City Manager Dahlerbruch further -commented, relative to the FY 11/12 Sheriff's Dept. budget, that
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since the last meeting, the irregularity in the citation data as brought.up by Councilmember Heinsheimer
was discussed with the Sheriffs Dept. and among the other two city managers. He stated that as a result
of those discussion it is being proposed that citations be removed from the formula and that the three
cities share the deputy previously contracted by Rancho Palos Verdes under a supplemental contract and
in doing so, Rolling Hills' base cost for Sheriff's services would go down from $233,000 to $183,000
exclusive of the CORE Deputies and Rolling Hills' supplemental traffic enforcement.
Following brief discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Black moved that the City Council approve the proposed
distribution of hours for supplemental traffic enforcement and the proposed letter of agreement for FY
2011/12 Law Enforcement Services. Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion, which carried
without objection. Staff was further directed to agendize for July 11, 2011 a discussion on pursuing a
request for reimbursement from the Sheriff s Dept.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF A ROLLING HILLS REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BAY
WATERSHED COUNCIL OF THE SANTA MONICA BAY RESTORATION COMMISSION.
Mayor Lay introduced for discussion consideration of an appointment of a representative to the Bay
Watershed Council of the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission. Following brief discussion, staff
was directed to begin the recruitment process for the appointment of a resident representative to the 'Bay
Watershed Council to include advertisement in the Citywide newsletter, interviews with the Personnel
Committee and a subsequent recommendation to the City Council for consideration.
CONSIDERATION OF A DONATION OF DECORATIVE ROCKS.
Mayor Lay stated that before the City Council is consideration of the acceptance of a donation of rocks
to be placed on the grass area around the front of City Hall. Councilmembet Hill moved that the City
Council accept the donation. Mayor Pro Tem Black seconded the motion, which carried without
objection.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
Dr. Ralph Black, 36 Saddleback Road addressed the City Council stating that although he realizes the
matter has already been discussed, he would like to express his support for Traffic Commission's
recommendation pertaining to unique traffic signs. Mayor Lay updated Dr. Black as to the City
Council's action on the matter.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Pro Tem Black requested that staff continue to keep the City Council informed relative to the
County redistricting. Mayor Lay,' hearing no objection, further directed staff to prepare a letter to be
sent to the Boundary Review Committee requesting that the City remain in the 4t' Supervisorial District.
Councilmember Pernell suggested that on major development projects, the undergrounding efforts be
expanded to include City undergrounding projects if possible.. The matter was referred to the
Underground Utility Committee for discussion.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
City Manager Dahlerbruch reviewed the suggested display/information to be available at the RHCA's
Community Fair on Saturday, August 27, 2011 in conjunction with their 75th Anniversary.
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.
No closed session was held.
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ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Lay adjourned the meeting at 8:16 p.m. to
the next meeting of the City Council scheduled to be held on Monday, July 11, 2011 beginning at 7:30
p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
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Respectfully submitted,
Heidi Luce
Deputy City Clerk
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