06-26-17 A REGULAR MEETING
4F THE
CTI'Y COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HII,LS,CALIFORNiA
MONDAY,JUNE 26, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Councii of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor Black at
7:00 p.m. in the City Counci� Chamber at City Ha11, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Dieringer,Mirsch,Pieper,Wilson and Mayor Black.
Councilrnembers Absent: None.
Others Present: Raymond R. Cruz, City Manager.
Natalie Karpeles,Assistant City Attorney.
Yolanta Schwartz, Pianning Director.
Julia Stewart, Assistant Planner.
Heidi Luce, City C�erk.
Aaron Snyder, Govemment Relations Specialist, Crown Castle
Julio Garcia, Senior RF Engineer, Crown Castle.
Tavisha Ales,Bolton Engineering.
Lauren Sharng, S Pine Tree Lane
John Resich, 8 �utrider Road.
Kezth Murphy, 3 Pine Tree Lane.
Sam Pena,Municipal Services Liaisan, Republic Seivices.
OPEN AGENDA-PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Matters which may be acted upan by the C�ty Council in a single motion. Any Councilmerriber may
�request remo�al of any item from the Consent Calendar causing it to be considered under Council Actions.
A. Minutes -Regular Meeting of June 12, 2017.
RECOMNIENDATION: Approve as presented.
B. Payrnent of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Financial Statement for the Month of May 2017.
RECOA�VIENDATION: Approve as presented.
D. Republic Sen+ices Recycling Tonnage Report for May 2017.
RECONIlI�NDATION: Receive and file.
E. Consideration and Approval of the Fo�arth Amendment to the Lease entered into by and
between th� City of Rolling Hills and the Rolling Hills Cammunity Association of Rancho
Palos Verdes for �he putpose of providing the City with Iabor assistance �or as needed
maintenance projects at Ciry Hail and the City Hall Campus Area.
RECONIlVI�NDATION: Approve as presented.
Councilmember Dieringer moved that the City Council approve the items on the consent calendar as
presented. Councilmember Pieper seconded the motian, which carried without objection.
PRESENTATION:
Crawn Castle
Presentation regarding proposed wireless facility locations and conceptual designs.
Aaron Snyder, Government Reiations Specialist and J'ulio Garcia, Senior RF Engineer provided the City
Council with an overview of Crown Castle's proposed wireless faci�ity locations and conceptual designs
for the construction of wireless facilities in the City of Rolling Hi11s. Mr. Snyder reviewed the status of the
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wireless industry in general, noting that existing facilities and facility design are not able #o keep up with
#1ie increasing demand. He stated that their intent is to �ncrease coverage in the City and the proposal
consists of a total of seven lacations for AT&T {6) and Verizon (7) including new pole locations and as
well as installations an existing poles. Mr. Snyder further reviewed the proposed �ocations and conceptual
designs including smaller decorative poles and array of cabinet designs to b�end in with the community.
Following discussion concerning the proposal, the City Council pravided feedback to Crown Castle
expressing its general disinterest in the addition of new pole locations and suggesting #hat Crown Castle
provide the City with examples of nearby locations where similar installations exist so t1�at the City can
see what they actually look like in a similar setting.
Keith Murphy, 3 Pine Tree Lane addressed the City Council suggesting that ano�her alternative to be
studied could be the use of Wi-Fi calling through a land set up to possibly reduce the need for additional
wireless installations.
CONIMISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CONTINLTED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ZONING CASE NO. 917 — REQUEST
FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT A NEW RESIDENCE ADDITION OF 2,065
S.F., A NEW 2,065 SQUARE FOOT BASEMENT, A NEW 700 SQUARE FOOT SWIlvIMING
POOL, AND GRADING OF 31,920 CUBIC YARDS OF DIRT, {WHICH INCLUDES
EXCAVATION AND COMPACTIOI� AND CON�TRUCTION OF VARIOUS ACCESSORY
�TRUCTURES; CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR A NEW, ADDITIONAL 1,100 SQUARE
FOQT DETACHED GARAGE, 7,000 SQUARE FOOT TENNIS C4URT, 1,200 SQUARE
FOOT STABLE, 9,150 SQUARE FQQT C�RRAL AND A NEW SECOND DRIVEWAY; AND
A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE PERMITTED 40% DISTURBANCE OF THE
LOT RESULTING FROM GENERAL GRADING FOR THE PROJECT AND TO GRADE
MORE THAN 750 CUBIC YARDS OF DIRT AND OVER 10,a00 SQUARE FEET SURFACE
ARRA FOR THE TENNIS COURT. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 5 PINE
TREE LANE (LOT 94-RH)ROLLING HII.LS, CA, (SHARNG).
AND CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE TR.AFFIC COMMISSION
TO APPROVE A NEW DRNEWAY APRON FOR A SECOND DRNEWAY AND A NEW
PATHWAY APRON FOR ACCESS TO THE STABLE AT 5 PINE TREE LANE.
Mayor Black introduced the item and asked for staffls comments. Assistant Planner Stewart stated that
this is a continued public hearing in Zoning Case 917 at 5 Pine Tree Lane where the City Cauncil opened
the public hearing and visited the site on May 30, 20�7. She reviewed the applicant's request for site plan
review, conditional use permit and variances for the remodel of an existing residence and new
construction of residential arnenities. She stated that�he proposal generally includes a residential addition,
new detached garage, tennis court, new stable and corral area, second driveway and a swimming pool and
spa. She further reviewed the details of the applicant's request.
In response to Mayor Black,Ms. Stewart stated that a driveway must be 50 ft. from a guesthouse and there
may be no parking or vehicular access to a guesthouse.
Mayor Black cal�ed for public comment.
Tavisha Ales, Soltan Engineering addressed the City Council to further explain the applicant's request
and the difference between this proposal and the previously approved project.
Keith Murphy, 3 Pine Tree Lane addressed the City Cauncil regarding the existing shared driveway that
serves his properiy at 3 Pine Tree Lane and asked that the driveway not be blocked by construction
equipment during construction.
John Resich, 8 Outrider Road addressed the City Councit as an attorney on behalf of the applicant stating
that they will work with the property owner at 3 Pine Tree Lane to work out a resolution with regard to
access to his property through the shared driveway once the status of this project is determined. In
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response to Mayor Black's ir�quiry regarding parking for guesthouses, he stated thaf there is no guesthause
proposed for this project.
Mayor Black expressed cancem regarding the �act that there are two garages, two entrances, two kitchens
and two driveways proposed which in essence is like having a guest house, stating that he believes it
would be setting a bad precedent to approve such a configuration.
Discussion ensued concerning the exist:ing driveway and providing access to the property at 3 Pine Tree
Lane.
In response to Councilmember Dieringer regarding conditioning an approval on the applicant maintaitiing
the existing driveway in its current laca#ion so that the resident at 3 Pine Tree Lane continues to have
access over the property, Planning Director Schwartz stated that is an easement issue and o�tside of the
City Council's jurisdiction.
Mayor Black expressed further concern regarding tla.e proposal for two separate driveways suggestirng that
access to the praperty at 5 Pine Tree Lane via the existing driveway be eliminated while maintair�ing
access to the property at 3 Pine Tree Lane via the existing driveway. Councilmember Wilson commented
that he would like to see the driveway access issue resolved prior to approving fhe project.
Councilmember Mirsch commented that she is not concerned that the proposed configuration lends itself
to being like a guesthouse and she be�ieves that given the unusual circ�unstance on the properry, she can
make the findings necessary for granting approval.
In response to Councilmernber Dieringer, Assistant City Attorney Karpeles commented that it is not
within the City Council's jurisdiction to condition an approval on the issue regarding the shared driveway
being resolved ox ta delay consideration of the matter pending a resolution of the issue. Discussian
ensued concerning the design of the house, the need for two garages and driveways and possib�e solutions
to the shared driveway issue.
Mayor Black asked for further comments fram the public regarding the shared driveway issue.
John Resich addressed the City Council sta.ting that they have agreed with Mr. Murphy, in principal that
based on the approval of the proposed project, they wouId come to an agreement to allaw access over the
property. Mr. Resich further expla.ined the design of the house.
Keith Murphy addressed the City Council stating that althaugh he would have preferred to have the
driveway issue resolved before this point; he is generally in support of the project and suggested that the
City Council not delay consideration.
Following brief discussion, Councilanember Mirsch moved that the City Council direct staff to prepare a
Resalution granting approvaI of the applicant's request in Zoning Case No. 917 at 5 Pine Tree Lane with
the stan.dard findings of fact and conditzons of approval inc�uding a condition that driveway access to the
property at 3 Pine Tree Latie not be blocked by construction equipment during construction.
Cour�cilmember Pieper seconded the motion,which carried with Mayor Black opposed.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
City Manager Cruz suggested taking the matter rela�ed to the Semi-Annual Bullcy�tem pick up events out
of order. Hearing na objectian, Mayor Black so ordered.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS
D�SCUSSZON AND CONSIDER.ATION OF PROVIDING DIRECTION ON POTENTiAL
OPTIONS CONCERNING THE PROCESS OF HOLDING THE SEMI-ANNUAL BULKY
ITEM PICK UP EVENTS BY REPUBLIC SERVICES.
Mayor Black introduced the item and asked for staff's comments. City Manager Cruz reviewed the staff
report stating that this matter is before the City Co�,ulcil due to complaints regarding #he bulky item pick
up event this past April where residents placed their items out well in advance of the 24-hours allowed, in
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same instances a week before, creating a very unsightly condition in the community. Discussion ensued
concerning the possible reasans far the situation including the fact that the event was a week before a
haliciay and residents may be confused which weekend is for greenwatste and which w�ekend is for bulky
items.
Sam Pena, Republic Services adciressed the City Council to provide history on the holding of these events
noting that the April event this year had more pa,rticipation than#1�ose in the past. He commented that the
events used to be held separately with the buZky items in the spring and the greenwaste in the fall.
Discussion erisued concerning the various options for adclressing this issue including cancelling the events
and offering a call in service instead. Counci�member Pieper suggested separating the bulky and
greenwaste events and holding them on a quarterly basis rather than bi-annually. He alsa commented that
due to busy weekday schedules, it may be necessary that items be put out the week before and it may be
better to hold the bu�ky item pick ups earlier in the week and allow residents to put the items out the
weekend befare.
FoIlowing discussion, staff was directed to work wit�i Republic Services to reschedule the bulky item and
greenwaste pick ups so that thEy occur separately with at least a month separation with the bulky itern pick
up to be scheduled on a Wednesday and the greenwaste pick up to be scheduled on a Saturday.
Discuss�on ensued concerning the City's ciiversion rates and possible ways to increase diversion. Tn
response to Cauncilmember Dieringer, Mr. Pena commented that the State changed the mandates and
City's now are required to nr�eet a per per5on target verses total diversion amount and the City is well
within the targets.
Councilmember Mirsch expressed her apprecia�ion for the excellent service Rep�xblic Services provides ta
the City's residents.
Counci�member Wilson asked Mr. Pena to check the staging location at Portuguese Bend Road/Ranchero
Road to see i�the moth�truck is causing the broken asphalt on the berm at that location and address the
matter if necessary.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDER.ATION QF RES�LUTI�NS PERTAINING T� CALLING A SPECIAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 7, 2017:
(1} RESOLUTION NO. 1209: A RESOLUTYON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLL�TG HILLS, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR 'THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2Q17, FOR THE SUBMISSIQN
TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS A PROPOSED ORDINANCE REPEALING MEASURE B
BY AMENDING SUBSECTION (E) OF SECTION 17.26.050 AND REPEALING SECTION
17.26.09U OF T'HE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
(2) RESOLUTION NO. 1210: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COL]NCII, OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTFNG THE BOARD OF SUPERViSORS OF
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A SPECYA.L MUNICIPAL
ELECTTON TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 7, 2017, W�TH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT
AND LIBR.ARY DISTRICT ELECTIONS TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE PURSUANT TO
§ 104Q3 OF TI�ELECTIONS CODE.
(3) RESOLUTION NO. 1211: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
R4LLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, SETTING PRI�RITIES FOR FILING WRITTEN
ARGUMENTS REGARDING A CITY MEASURE AND DIRECTIlVG THE CITY
ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS.
(4} RESOLUT�ON NO. 1212: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORr]IA, PROVIDING FQR THE k'ILING OF REBUTT.AL
ARGUMENTS FOR AN ORDINANCE SUBMITTED FOR THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS SPECIAL MU�VICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 7,2Q17.
Mayor Black introduced the item and asked for staff's comments. City Clerk Luce presented the staff
report stating that based on direction at the last City Council meeting, before �he City Council for
consideration are four resoludons relative to calling a special election ta place a measure ta repeal
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Measure B. She �rovided background information stating that this measure was placed on the ballot for
the March 2017 election but was removed wl�en the election was canceled for lack of candidates and at
that time, the City Council expressed its intent to place th� measure on the ballot for a June or November
2017 eIection. She further reviewed the fo�r resolutions.
Councilmember Dieringer expressed concern that since the moratorium expires on November, 27, 2017
and the new ordinance that the Planning Commission will be considering may not be in place befare the
election, residents won't hav� an idea af what the changes are going to be to know �that by repealing
Measure B, there would be provision in place to res�ict view restoratian fo the view that was enjoyed
when property owner acquired the property as was put in place by Measure B. She expressed further
concern that there may be a plethora of view complaints filed under the old provisions during the interim
period if there is one.
Cauncilmember Mirsch cammexited that the Planning Coxnmission is working on addressing the issues
that resulted in the passage of Measure B and those that are following the matter are aware of that �act.
She commented that Measure B needs to be repealed and even the proponents of Measure B agiree on that
point. She commented that there are ways to manage the concern raised about the filing of complaints in
the interim including extending the moratorium and she does not see a benefit to putting off the repeal of
Measure B.
Mayor Black called for public comment. Hearing none, Mayor Black asked for a motion from
Councilmember Dieringer.
Councilmember Dieringer suggested postponing the election until June 2018 to ensure that the
"acquisition o� the view" portion of Measure B is included in the new ordinance. Mayor Black again
asked�ox a motion.
Councilmember Dieringer rnoved that the City Council postpone the election until June 241$ to ensure
that the "acq�xisition of the view" portion of Measure B is included in the new ordinarice. The motion
failed for lack of a second.
T� Following further discussion concerning the moratorium and holding the election in June versus
November, Councilmember Mirsch moved t1�at the City CounciI adopt the following Resolutions as
presented: Resolution No. 1209 calling a Special Election ta be heid on November 7, 2017 for submission
to the voters a proposed ordinance �o repeal Measure B; Resolution No. 1210 requesting the Los Angeles
County Board of Supervisors consolidate the election with the Schoal Distric� and Library District
Electian held on the same date; Resolution No. 12] 1 setting priorities for written argume:nts and directing
the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis and Resolution No. 1212 allawing for rebutta.l
arguments ta the prirnary a�rguments for and agairist the measure. Councilmember Pieper secanded the
motion, which carried w�ith Councilmernber Dieringer opposed expressing protest that she was not able#o
express aI1 of the reasons for her no vote.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
STATUS UPDATE ON PLANNING COMMISSION'S DISCi7SSION AND CONSIDER.ATION
OF AMENDMENTS T4 THE CITY'S V�W PRESERVATION ORDINANCE. {ORAL
REPORT)
Planning Director Schwartz provided a status update on the Planning Commission's discussion and
consideration o� amendments f.o the City's View Preservation Ordinance. She stated that the Planning
Commission will be considering a resolution recommending a DRAFT ordinance at a public hearing
during its 3uly mee#ing and following the Planning Commission's consideratian, the DRAFT ordinance
wili be brought forward to the City Councii far a public hearing.
Councilmember Mirsch commented that having been a part of the ad hoc corn�ittee and attended�nany af
the Planning Cominission's public forum on this topic, the intent is to include the "acquisition of the
view"portion of Measure B in the new ordinance.
Councilmember Dieringer suggested that in an effort to show good faith, the City either enact language to
immediately address the"acquisition of the view"issue or act to extend th�moratorium.
Followiu�g discussion, the City Council directed staff to agenize a discussion on the possibiIity of
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extending the rnoratorium for the City Council's consideration in August.
CLOSED SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Cauncil, Mayor Black adjourned the meeting at 9:08 p.m. in
me�ory of long time resident Vic Edelbrock. The next ;regular meeting of the Ci�ty Cauncil is scheduled
to be heid on Monday, July 10, 20I7 beginning at 7:04 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, 2
Portuguese Bend Raad,Rolling Hills, Cali�ornia.
Respectfully submitted,
Heidi Luce
City Clerk
Approv
Patrick Wilson
Mayor Pro Tern
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