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MINUTES OF
A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CI'I'Y OF ROLLING HII1LS, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY,MAY 11,2015
CALL TO ORDER
A regu�ar meeting of the City Cauncil of the City of Rolling Hilis was ca�led to arder by Mayor Pieper
at 7:30 p.m. in the City Cuuncil Chamk�er at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills,
California.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Black,Mirsch,Wilson,Mayor Pro Tem Dieringer and Mayor Pieper.
Councilmembers Absent: None.
Others Present: Raymond R. Cnjz, City Manager.
Shahiedah Coates,Assistant City Attorney.
Yolanta Schwartz,Planning D�recto�.
Heidi Luce, City Clerk.
Dan Trejo,Acting District Manager, California Water Service Company.
Susar�Cordone, Conservation Coordinator, Cal Water.
Mske and Marcia Schoettle, 24 Eastfield Dri�e.
Tom Jankovich, 24 Outrider Road(77 Crest Ro�d East)
Rob Hammond, 23 Middleridge Larie Narth.
Sean Bennett, 2 Williamsburg Lane.
Jeff MacLean, 9 Williamsburg Lane.
Verna and Burt Balch, 6 Hackamore Road.
David Srovvn, 4 Hackamore Road.
Ed Smith, 85 Eastfield Drive.
Clint Patterson, 22 Georgeff Road.
Lyaine Ramsdell, 8 Williamsburg Lane.
Terry Reiter, 6 Saddleback Road.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Matters which rnay be acted upon by the City Council in a single motion. Any Cou,ncihnember may
request remaval of any item from the Consent Calendar causing it to be considered under Council
Actions.
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13�CQ1���+][ENDATION: Approve as presented.
�. Pavment a�Bilis.
RECOMMENUATION: Approve as presented.
Councilmember Black moved that the City Council approve the items on �the consent ca�endar as
presented. Councilrnennber Mirsch seconded the motion,which carried without objection.
Mayor Paeper reported that Itern 9A pertaining to a recommendatian fram the Personnel Committee for
appointrnents to the Planning Comrnission and Traffic Commission will not be discussed this evening
and wi11 be continued to the June $, 2015 meeting of the City Council.
Mayor Pieper stated that if there are n� abjections, Item 6C pertaining to CaIifornia Water Service
Compaaiy's proposed Water Shartage Contingency Ptan wi11 be talcen �ut of order. Hearing no
objection,he so ordered.
DISCUSSION CONCERNIP3� COMMENTS TI�E CITY COUNCIL, 1�IAY WANT TO
PROVIDE TI� CALIFOR�iIA WATER SERVICE COMPANY AND CALIFORNIA PUBLIC
UTILITTES COM�IISSIQr� REGARDNG T'HE PROPOSED WATER SHORTAGE
CONTIIV GENCY PLAN—SCHEDULE NO. 14.1.
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Mayor Pieper introduced the item and asked far staff's comments. City Manager Cruz presented the
staff report stating that in response to 1:he Governar's Executive Order mandating water usage redaxction
statewide, the State Water Resources Controi �aard set water usage reduetio� requirements for each
community ir�California. California Water Service Company's (Ca1 Wai�er)Palos Verd�s District which
provides water to Rolling HilIs is required to achieve a 36% reduc�ian in water usa�e beginning June 1.
To meet this require�nent, Cal Water submitted a Schedule 14.1 Wa�er Shortage Contingency P1an
(Plan} with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) outlining its water budget enforcement
measures and plans, including surcharges and penalties, to achieve the required reduct�on. He stated that
CWS has prepaxed a draft water conservation ord'mance and requested that cities adopt the Ordinance.
He further stated that CWS has indicated the CPUC has expressed verbal support for the Plan but since
the plan has nat yet been approved by the CPUC, cities may subrnit camments in protest af the proposed
pravisions outlined in the Plan. He reviewed the provision set forth in the plan and the objections that
were expressed by Councilxnember Black.
Mayor Pieper stated that the City is working to pro�ide residents with useful information and resources
concerning water conservatian and personally, he is working with Cal Water to assess his water usage to
deterrnine what opporhulities exist for water conservation at his home sp�cifically. He nated that
Councilmember Mirsch is working with residents and staff to asseznble �nfarfnation about water
conservation. He fiu-ther eommented that it is possible that resideni:'s water bil�s cau�d double in cost
with the usage surcharges and penalties if the mandatory usage reductions are not achieved. Discussion
ensued concerning the Pegality of such surcharges and monetary penalties with regard to Proposition 218
req�xirements that allaw a City to on�y charge the cost that it takes to pxovide a specific service and the
recent court of appeal opinion in the San Juan Capistrano case which challenged tYie tiered rate sqru.cture.
Assistant City Attorney Coates cornmented that Prop 218 imposes a voter approva.l requirement for new
taxes and fees impos�d by local agencies but Cal V4Tater is gaver.ned by the s�ate through the Water
Boards and PTJC and they have taken the position that their proposed rates are legal and exempt from
Prop 218 res�uirernents. She fixrther noted that the San Juan Capistrano case dealt with a different type of
water purveyor where the City was the actual water provider as opposed to a private water supplier and
it would require additionai research to determine if that case is applicab�e here.
Further discussian ensu�d concerning the reduction requirements and the process for appealing the water
budget set for an i�dividual property. Susan Cordone, Conservation Coordinator, Cal Water stated that
the appeal process will be available on Cal Water's web site as of June 1, 2015 and there is a wealth of
informataon available an th� web site cancerning water conservation. Councilmember Mirsch suggested
that Ms. Cordone visit the City to see what issues ti�� �ity is facing and help detern�ine specific
strategies for water conservation in Rolling Hills.
Following further discussion, Mayor Pieper moved tha# the City Council direct staff to work with the
City Attorney's office to determine the legality of a tiered rate struchue at an expense not ta exceed
$5,000. Councilrnember Black seconded the motion. �'erry Rei�er, b Saddleback R�a� suggested that
the City wait to see if atherr cit�s take a similar action and follo`�v along with them rather than spe:nd
money now. Following discussian,the motion caxried without obj�ction.
Discussion ensued concerning the draft propas�d ardinance. Mayor Pieper cornmen�d that the he daes
not feel the proposed ardinance is necessary because tlie provisions Cal Water �utiined in its Water
�hortage Contingency Plan will be effective with or without an ordinan.ce. Following brief discussion,
the City Council concurred not to rnove forward with adopting an ordinance.
Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Dieringer moved that the CiYy Council direct the City Manager to
prepare a letter to be sent to the CPUC, Cal Water �nd �Vest Basin in opposition to the proposed water
shortage cantingency plan — Schedule 14,1 and tiered rate structure. Councilmember Mirsch seconded
the motian,which carried withaut objection.
Mike Schoettle, 24 Eastfield Drive addressed the City Council and asked Ms. Cordone specifically if
Cal Water will #ake into account water use reductions that occurred prior to 2013 if a customer began
reducixig water usage before doing so was required. In response, Ms. Cordone suggested that Mr.
Schoettle initiate the appeal process as soon as it is available.
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None.
Mayor Pieper stated that if there is not objection, the Old Business item pertaining to Proposition C and
Measure R funds will be discussed later on the agenda. Hearing no objection, he called for Commission
Items.
C011�.VIISSION ITEMS
RE50LUTION NO. 2015-46. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTH4RiZING A LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT OF
PROPERTIES AT 77 CREST ROAD EAST (LOT 69-A-1-MS) AND THE VACANT LOT
NORTH THEREOF (LOT 69-A-2�MS) TO CREATE ONE LOT IN ZONING CASE NO. 876,
LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 2015-Q2, (3ANKOVICI�.
RESOLUTIQN NO. 2415-07. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMTSSION QF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GR.ANTING A SITE PLAN REV�W, CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT AND A VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT A STABLE WITH CORRAL THAT
REQUIRE GRADING AND TO PERMIT THE STABLE AND C�RRAL IN T'HE FRONT
YARD AREA IN ZONING CASE NO. 876, AT A PROPERTY WHERE A LOT LINE
ADNSTMENT NO. 2015-02 WAS CONCURRENTLY APPROVED, AT 77 CREST R�AD
EAST, (JANKOV�CH).
Mayor Pieper introduced the item and asked far sta�s comments. Pianning Director Schwartz reviewed
the applicant's request which inc�udes two separate rec�uests, the first for a Lot Line Adjustment at 77
Crest Road East and the 1ot adjacent to the North and the second request is to construct a sta.ble on the
merged lot. She stated that the Lot Line Adj�shnent is to merge the two lots to create a 10.3-acxe lot at
77 Crest Raad East and the Planning Commission voted an 4-0 vote to adopt the Resolution
recommend�ng approval of the laf line adjustment.
Planning Director Schwartz further reviewed the applicant's second rec�uest for a Conditional Use
Permi� to construct a 4,96 i sq. �t. two-story stable which includ�s a request for Site Plan Revi�w for
g�rading and a Variance to locate the stable in the fron� yard area of th� new lot. She stated that the
proposed stable meets all af the rec�uirements for a stable and further reviewed the applicant's request.
She stated that the Plannir�g Commission voted to approve t�e praposed stable on a 3-1 vote with
Commissioner Smith opposed because she felt t11e corral was too sma11 for the size of the sta.ble and the
stable was too massi�e.
Mayor Pro Tem Dieringer commented that she feels that if the lot m�ger is approved, it should be
conditioned such that f�ture subdivisian cannat occur and expressed concern that the proposed stable is
larger than the existing house on the property.
Mayor Pieper called for public cornment.
Tom Jankovich, 24 Outrider Road(applicant) addressed the City Council regarding the size of the stable
stating that they intend to use the sta.ble for horses and they also intend to remodel or rebuild the existing
house on the property to make it Iarger within the next six months.
Follawing brief discussion, Mayor Pra Tem Dieringer moved that the City Council take this case under
jurisdiction. The motion failed for lack of a second. Councilmember Black moved that the City Council
receive and file Planning Commission Resolutivn No. 2015-06 authorizing a Lot Line Adjustment of the
properties at 77 Crest Road East and the vacant lot Norkh thereof and Resolution No. 2015-07 granting
appraval af the applicant's request in Zoning Case No. 876 at 77 Cres# Road East. Counciimember
Mirsch seconded the rnotian with Mayor Pro Tem Dieringer opposed.
RESOLUTIOli1 1,T4. 2015-09. A RESOLU'1�ON OF THE PLANI�TING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HIi„LS GRANTING APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR
SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS, AN ABOVE GRADE DECK AND TO LEGALIZE VARIOUS
PREVIOUSLY CONSTRUCTED STRUCUTRES; AND A VARIANCE WHERE PORTIONS
OF THE ADDITIONS WOULD ENCROACH INTO SETBACKS AND A TRELLTS THAT
WOULD ENCROACH INTO REAR SETBACK IN ZONING CASE NO. 872 AT 23
11�DLERIDGE LANE NORTH, (LOT 2-MR), IN THE OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT-
OZD-1, (HAZVIlVIOND).
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Mayor Pieper introduced the item and asked for sta#�s comments. Planning Director Schwartz
reviewed the applicant's request for additions to an existing home and to legalize additions and a stable
constructed by the prior owner. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Dieringer, Planning Director Schwartz
further reviewed the setbacks and proposed en.craachments.
Mayor Pieper called fcr public comrnent.
Rob Hammand, 23 Middleridge Lane North addressed the City Council to further explain their request
and offer to answer any que�tian�.
Following discussion, Councilmember Black moved t17at the City Council receive and file Plan�ing
Commission Resolution No. 2015-09 granting approval of th.e applicant's request in Zoning Cas� No.
872 at 23 Middleridge Lane Nortl�. Councilmember Wilson secondec�the motion, which carried without
ob3 ection.
RESOLUTION NO. ZO1S-08. A RESOLLTTION �F T�iE pLANNING COMMISSTON OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVI�L UF A SITE PLAN REViEW TO
ENLARGE A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED GARAGE ON A PR�PERTY WITH A
C�NDITION THAT A.NY FURTHER DEVELQPMENT BE REVIEWED BY TI�
PLANNING COMMISSION, AT 6 SAllDLEBACK ROAD IN ZONING CASE NO. 877,
(LOT 18-RH), (REITER).
Mayor Pieper recused himself from cansideradon of this case due to the proximiry of his properry to the
subject properEy and lPi� the dais. Mayor Pro Tem Dieringer introduced the item and asked for staffls
commen�s. Planning Director Schwartz reviewed the applicant's request ta approve an addition to a
previausly approved garage at 6 Saddleback Road. She reviewed the histvry on the applicant's request
stating that with the original rec}uest far modification, the Planning Camrnission approvec� the addition
to the side af the garage but did not approve the 155 sq. ft. addition ta t�e front of the garage and upon
appeal to the City Counci�, the Planning Commission's decision was upheld on a deadlock by the City
Council. Because construction did not progress on the project cade enforcement ensued and through
discussions with the applicant and the C�ty Attarney it was determined�hat the applicant could go back
be�ore the Planning Commission to request to yreta.in#h� 155 sq. ft. She stated*..hat upon fu�her review,
the current Planning Cornmis�ion approved the applicant's req�est on a 3-1 �'ot� with Comrnissianer
Smith oppased.
Mayor Pro Tern Dieringer called for comments from the City Caun�il and pi�biic which there were none.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Dieringer, Planning Director Schw�rt� stated that the only additional
revision proposed by the applicant is to Iower the roofline af the garage, but th� Planning Commission
determin�d that dvas not in their p�rview.
Terry Reiter, b Saddle'aack Raad addressed the City Councii stanng that whether or not it was b�xilt
without permission has nothing to do with #he structure and offered to answer any questions the City
Council may have an the project.
Mayor Pro Tem Die�inger rno�ed that the City Council take Zaning Case No. 877 at 6 Saddleback Road
under jurisdiction. Caux�cilmember Mirsch secanded the motion, which carried withaut objection
following brief discussion.
NEW BUSINE5S
REQUEST FOR TIME EXTENSION T!D CON�MENCE WOitK IN ZONrrTc� CASE NO. 830--
MR. WALTER CHANG, 6 PORTUGUESE �END ROAD AND CONS�ERATION OF
RESOLL7TION NO. i 176 — A RESOLUTIC3N OF THE CITY COYJoFi {:IL OF THE CTTY OF
ROLL�NG HILLS GRAI�TTIN� AN EXTENSION FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPRQVED SITE
PLAN REVIEW ANI) VARTANCE FOR GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW
SIl�GLE FAMiLY RES�IIENCE IN ZONiNG CASE NO. 830 AT 6 PORTUGUESE BEND
ROAD, (LOT 22-RI�, (CHANG}.
Mayor Pieper recused himself from consideration of this case due ta the proxirnity of his property ta the
subject property. Mayor Pro Tem Dieringer introd�zced the item a�d asked for staff's commen�,s.
Planning Director Schwartz stated that the applicant is requesti��g a two-�+ear time extension to
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commence work in a project at 6 Saddleback Road. She stated that the applicant informed staff that they
are very�lose to pulling perrnit and start construction but the would like additianal time to do so.
Following discussion, Councilmember Black �oved that the City Councii adapt Resolution No. 1176
granting approval of the applicant's request for a two-year time extension to commence construction in
Zoning Case No. 830 at � Portugu�se Bend Road. Cauncilmember Mirsch seconded the motion, which
carried without objection. Mayor Pieper returned�o the dais.
DISCUSSION ON FUNDING ALLOCATIONS FOR PENDING UNDERGROUNDING OF
__ OVERHEAD UTILITIES PROJECTS.
Mayar Pieper introduced the it�m and asked for staff's co�nments. City Manager Cruz reviewed the
history of this matter and stated that there are curren�ly three projects that have progressed to a point
where residents are requesting the City to help fund engineering, design and construction costs. He
further reviewed the three projects and the requested funding amounts which include:
Ea.stfield Drive (33 properties) requesting $154,550 of which $10,000 was previously allocated by the
City Council in November 2013. He noted that per SCE, Rule 20A funds cannat be used toward this
proj ect.
Williamsburg Lane (13 properties) r�q�xesting $34,252. He noted that a propased SCE funded project to
undergrour�d to the end of the sh�eet reduced the original amount of$74,252 by$40,000.
Hackamore Road requesting $44,73I for engineering and conshuction costs to undergraund one pole on
the Balch properry.
City Manager Cruz s�ated that there is currentty $1,020,000 in the U#ility Fund and the budge�
committee is recomrriending to �idd$250,000 as part of the FY 2015-16 budget.
Assistant City Attorney Coat�s reviewed the implications af the City Council's decision should it decide
to proceed with allocadng �unds taward engineering costs associated with the proposed assessments
�� districts for the Eastfield Drive and Williamsburg Lane projects noting that if the assessments districts
are not ultimately formed,the up#'ront costs are lost.
Mayor Pieper reviewed SCE's proposed infrastructure upgrades in the City planned in phases over the
next several years. Recognizing that the City daes not have enough fiands to t�derground the entire city,
he suggested us�ng a fixed, fair amount for each poIe as the projects came forward. Mayor Pro Tem
Diexingex commented that the City Council may want to just consider the projects before the City
Co�xncil currently since fixture casts are u�nlcnown.
In response to Councilrr�ember Black regarding the legality of allocating fi�nds to the Hackamore
project, Assistant City Attorxrey Coates stated that is not legal for the City to make a gift of public fund
but it will need to be determined if the project will have benefit to other pmperties.
Discussion ensued coi7cerning possible ways to determine a formuIa for allocating funds for utility
undergrounding projects and the ben�efit and importance undergrounding has communitywide.
Council�ember li�Iir�eh reported that she has had ex parte communication with residerrt Clint Pattersan
concernin,g �xnd�rgrounding fi�ding issue. She stated that she feels undexgrounding is important to tl�e
City but where s�� differs is ua her opinion as to how and when it shauld be fianded. She further sta.ted
that she does not agree with the concept of�'unding projects upfront that may not happen and she feels
the City shou�d not provide funding until the assessment districts are formed.
Mayor Fieper calied for public cornment.
Marcia Schaettle, 24 Eastfield Drive addressed the City Council stating that #he project on Eastfieid
Drive cannot move forward until they l�aw the cost and they cannot get the cos�s until the engineering
study is done.
Sean Bennett, 2 Williamsburg �ane addressed the City Council urging the City Council to allocate
funding to these projects so they can move forward.
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JefF MacLean, 9 Williamsburg Lane addressed the City Council asking for clarification vn the proposed
SCE praject. Mayor Pieper provided an overview of the proposal. �
Mike Schaettle, 24 Eastf eld Drive addressed the City Council u:rging the City Council support th�
Eas�field project.
Verna Balch, 8 Hackamore Road addressed the City Council cencerning the pole on her property statang
that the pole affects al1 four properties on the street. She stat�d that �he original estimate was $50,OU4
and she was going to pay the entire amount but the new estima#e is almost $90,000 arid since the
benefits reach farther than just her property, she would like the City's support.
Burt Balch, 8 Hackar3ore Raad addressed the City Council urging the City Council to allocate funding
to tl�e Hackamor�project hecause it benefits more than just their property.
David Brawn, 4 Hackamore Raad addressed the City Counci� urging the City Council support the
Hackamore project. In response to Councilmember Black as to what other property owners are
contributing to the Hackamore project,Mr. Brown stated that there are five hauses on the street but there
has been no formalized cost sharing amangement between the property own�rs. He cammented that all
five are in favor and three�ave indicated that they would contribute ta the prvject.
Ed Smith, 85 Eastfield Drive addressed the City Councii stating that he daes not feei the individual
assessment districts wi11 be successful and he feels that the only solution is ta�l�at a bond.
Clint Patterso��, 22 Georgeff Road addressed the City Council t� urge the City �oun�il to t,�ke a
ieadership role in addressing�dergro�ding needs in the cornmunity.
Lynne Ramsdell, 8 Williarnsburg Lane addressed the City Council urging the City Council to support
the Williamsburg project.
Terry Reit�r, b Saddleback Road addressed the City Council to support Mr. Smith's co�nments.
Discussion ensued concerning the funding requests and opt�ons for financially supporting the projects.
Councilmember Black suggested that staff contact SC� to confirm whether or not the SCE Rules 20A
funds can be used for the E�stfield proje�t. He further commented tha�he feels the City sho�ild support
these three projects but it needs t� be detexmined what is the appropriate level af support for each
project.
Following further discussion, Mayor Pieper moved that the City Councii approve tl�e fundirig allocations
listed below for #he perding undergrounding projects contingent upon staff pmviding answer� to the
following quesrions: Can SCE Rule 20A funds be applied�;o the Eastfield I]�ive Praject?Gan funds from
the U�ility Fund be used for construction projects? Is funding � portion oi the Tt3ackamore project
considered a gift of pub�ic fixnds?
Funding A1locations:
Eastfield Drive $77,000 (includ.ing the $44,000 in Rule 20A fixnds if possible}
Williamsburg Lane $17,000
Hackamore Road �9,000 (upon 75% completion)
Mayor Pro Tem Dieringer seconded the motian, which carried without objection. Staff was further
directed to bring this itefn back to the City. Council with answers to the questians above for final
approval at the June $, 2015 meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
WAIVE FULL REAUING AND INTRODUCE ON FIRST READiNG ORDIl�TANCE NO. 342
— AN ORDINAIVCE DF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILi.S AMENDING SECT��N �7.16.020
AND A�'PEN�IX A TO TITLE 1'1 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE
PROHIBITINC SHORT TERM RENTAL OF SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES.
Mayor Pieper introduced the item and ask�d for stai�s comments. Planning Director Schwartz stated
that upon direction frorn the City Council, the Planning Commission discussed tl:� issue of prohibiting
short-term rentals and after pub�ic hearing on the matter, unanimously ado�ted a resolution
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recarnmending that the City Council adopt an ordina�nce specificaliy prohibiting short-term rentals of
less than 30 days and add short-term rentals as prohibited use in the table of uses.
in response to Mayar Pro Tem Dieringer as to why the limit was set at 30-day, Assistant City Attorney
Coates stated �hat in certain provisions o£State law transiency is defined as accupancies of 30 days or
less�or purposes of Transient Occupancy Taxes. B�ef discussion ensued concerning enfarcement.
Mayor Pieper open.ed the public hearing and called for public comment. Hearing none, he closed the
public hearing.
� Following brief discussion, Councilmember Mirsch moved that the City Cauncil waive full reading and
introduce on first reading Ordinance Na. 342. Councilmember Wilson seconded #he motion, which
carried without ob,�ection. The second reading was scheduIed for Monday, June 8, 2015.
THE PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING CASE NU. 8G2 AT 40 EASTFIELD DRIVE
W�LL BE C�NTINUED TO JUNE 8, 2015 AT WHiCH TIl1�IE THE FOLLOWING WILL
SE AGENDIZEI9: CONTINUANCE OF 'THE PUBLIC HEARING IN ZONING CASE NO.
8b2, FURTHER CONSIDER.ATION OF A REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR
ADDITIONAL GRADING AND MODiFICATION TO BASEMENT ACCESS AND A
VARIANCE TO RECON�TRUCT THE REAR SLOPES THAT WOULD BE STEEPER
THAN THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED SLOPES {"DEFERRED ITEMS") IN ZONING CASE
NO. 862 AT 40 EASTFIELD DRIVE (LOT 91-EF), ROLLING HILLS, CA (TONSICH). THE
PRQJECT IS CATECrORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIltEMENTS OF THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT(CEQA}.
At the rec�uest of the applicant, consideration of this item was continued to June $,2015.
MATTERS FROM THE CITX COUNCIL AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS
REPORT FRQM THE PERSONNEL COMMTTEE AND CONSIDER.ATION OF
APPOIlVTMENTS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND TRAFFIC COMMISSION.
At the request of the Personnel Committee, cnnsidera�zon of this item was continued to 7une 8, 2415.
At the request af Mayar Pro Tem Dieringer, City Manger Cruz reported that the SBCCOG is proposing
a dues increase of 7% for the next fiscal year. Following discussion concerning wha.t value the
membership in SBCCOG �rovides the City, staff was directed to provide the City Council with
information about the servi�es SBCCOG provides to member cities.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
UPDATE ON SCE PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD CIRCUIT 'TIE-IN PROJECT (ORAL
REPORT}.
Mayor Pieper provided a brief update on SCE's multi-phase Portuguese Bend Road circuit tie-in praject
and the proposed projecf to underground the utilities on Williamsburg Lane. City Manager Cruz
provided further information on the project. He further stated that as a part of the project, the RHCA is
proposing ta pay for Verizon conduit portion of the project and sent a letter to#he City asking the City to
share in the cost of that portion of the project. Following brief discussion, staffwas directed to agendize
the RHCA funding request for the City Councii's consideration and confirm that the RHCA will be
obtaining assurance from SCE that residents will be grotected and that the RCHA will have a process�o
keep residents informed.
OLD BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF RES�LUTION NQ. 1175 AND PROPOSITION C / MEASURE R
ASSIGNMENT AGREENf�NT �'OR GIFTING OF PROPOSITION C AND MEASURE R
FIJNDS TO THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTATES.
Mayar Pieper intradu�ed the itern and asked for sYaf'f's comments. City Manger Cruz presented the staff
report and stated that upon further review, Ro�ling Hills Estates determined that it is nat £easible ta use
the existing poles as suggested by Councilmember Black at the previous meeting. Following discussion,
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Mayor Pieper znoved that the City Council allacate funds to add the left t�xrn signal only.
Counciln�embez� Black seconded the mo#ion which failed vv�th Councilme�nbers Dieringer, Mirsch and
Wilson opposed.
Mayor Pro Tem Dieringer moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 1175 and approve the
Assignment Agreement for gifting of Proposition C and Measure R funds to �he City of Rolling Hi11s
Estates for intersection si�al impravements at Palos Verdes Drive I�orth and Portuguese Bend Road to
include the installation of a protectedlpermissive left tum signal for the east and westbound lane af Pa1os
Verdes Dr�ve North. Councilmember Wilson secanded the motian, whi�h carried w�ith Counciln�ember
Slack opposed.
PUBLIC �OMMENT ON CLUSED SESSION AGENDA
None.
CLOSED SESSION
None.
RETURN T� C1FEl`' SES�ION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayo�° Pieper adjourned the meeting at 12:06 a.�n.
The next regular meeting of the City Counci� is scheduled to be he�d on ivione�a;�, 3une $, 2Q15
beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamb�r at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend �Qad, Roliing
Hills, Califvmia.
Respectfully submitted,
Heidi Luce
City Clerk
Approved,
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