7/22/1991MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
JULY 22, 1991
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling
Hills was called to order by Mayor Pernell at 7:33 p.m. on Monday,
July 22, 1991 in the City Council Chambers at the City Hall/
Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills,
California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilwomen Leeuwenburgh, Murdock, Mayor Pro
Tem Swanson, Mayor Pernell
ABSENT: Councilman Heinsheimer (excused)
ALSO PRESENT: Craig Nealis City Manager
L. D. Courtwright City Treasurer
Michael Jenkins City Attorney
Lola Ungar Principal Planner
Lucile Rogers Minutes Secretary
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pernell requested removal of item g from the Consent
Calendar. Councilwoman Murdock moved approval of the remainder of
the Consent Calendar, Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh seconded and the
motion passed without objection.
a. Minutes - Meeting of June 8, 1991.
b. Payment of Bills - Demands Number 5608 through 5647 dated July
22, 1991 in the amount of $21,158.75 were approved for payment from
the General Fund.
C. Notice to customers of rate change request - Southern
California Gas Company.
d. Notice of filing application to increase revenues by Southern
California Edison.
e. Correspondence from City of Huntington Park opposing Water
Company Surcharges for Reduced Water Consumption.
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f. Staff Report regarding Desalination Legislation Update.
ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
g. Revised Construction Schedule from Dimension Cable Television
General Manager Steve Fowler.
The City Manager was requested by Mayor Pernell -to compare the
revised construction schedule with the original schedule to
determine any changes. Mayor Pro Tem Swanson expressed her
surprise that the Eastfield area is scheduled for late December.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
A. ZONING CASE NO. 432
Applicant: Mr. Luigi Schiappa, E.S. Development.
Address: 6 Ringbit Road West (Lot 8 -A -2 -SF).
Description: Proposed new residence.
Resolution of Denial: 91-17.
City Manager Nealis reviewed Zoning Case No. 432 and
Resolution No. 91-17, noting that the proposed project has
undergone several revisions since the initial application on
November 20, 1990. This project was denied by the Planning
Commission.
B. ZONING CASE NO. 436
Applicant: Mr. Richard Linde, Architect.
Owner: Mr. 6 Mrs. Karl Frykman.
Address: 10 Crest Road West (Lot 2 -CH)
Description: Variance to encroach into rear yard setback and
modification to previously approved Site Plan
Review.
Resolution of Approval: 91-16.
City Manager Nealis reviewed Zoning Case No. 436 and
Resolution No. 91-16, covering requested additional improvements
of 164 square feet requiring encroachment of 16 feet into the rear
yard setback. The Planning Commission has approved this request
for a modification to a previously approved Site Plan.
Both resolutions were received and filed by the City Council
with no further comments.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. ORDINANCE NO. 232: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
REQUIRING A BALANCED CUT AND FILL SOILS RATIO FOR DEVELOPMENT
PROJECTS AND READOPTING AND ADDING OF CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES BUILDING CODE RELATING TO GRADING
STANDARDS, AND AMENDING THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
City Manager Nealis reported that the proposed ordinance was
recommended for adoption by the Planning Commission at their
meeting of June 25, 1991. Current laws in the Municipal Code
require balanced cut and fill only when construction of a tennis
court is authorized.
Mayor Pernell declared the public hearing open. There being
no public testimony offered or taken, Mayor Pernell declared the
public hearing continued to the next regular meeting of August 12,
1991.
Councilwoman Murdock moved introduction of Ordinance No. 232,
and Mayor Pro Tem Swanson seconded the motion.
City Attorney Jenkins distributed revised copies of Ordinance
No. 232 which had a few words deleted, noting that no substantive
changes had been made.
Mayor Pro Tem Swanson questioned the necessity for the 30 foot
maximum slope height allowed in Section 7015(a). City Manager
Nealis offered to survey the surrounding communities and report
back to the Council on the degree of cut permitted by other cities.
Mayor Pro Tem Swanson also questioned the provisions of
paragraph 2 under Section 7015(d), suggesting that the import or
export of 500 cubic yards of soil may be excessive and that perhaps
the City Council rather than the City Manager should grant
exceptions to the requirements of part 1 of Section 7015(d). Mayor
Pernell asked staff to investigate whether the other Peninsula
cities address the issue of field changes in their Codes and at
what point a special permit is required.
The motion to introduce Ordinance No. 232 was approved
unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
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NEN BUSINESS
A. RESOLUTION NO. 649: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR BICYCLE
AND/OR PEDESTRIAN FUNDS UNDER SB 821 AND APPROVING THE
ADOPTION OF ITS BICYCLE AND/OR PEDESTRIAN PLAN.
City Manager Nealis reported that the City is eligible to
claim $602 of SB 821 monies this year, which will be added to the
current reserve balance of $589. Rolling Hills Estates has
indicated they would like to use the funds for pedestrian/bicycle
improvements to Palos Verdes Drive North.
Mayor Pro Tem Swanson moved approval of Resolution No. 649,
Councilwoman Murdock seconded and the motion passed without
objection.
OPEN AGENDA
No one present wished to speak on the open agenda.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
A. Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh reported on her attendance at the
recent League of California Cities Executive Forum. She stated
that the theme was better relations between cities, counties and 4
school districts and there was a positive feeling throughout the
conference that the current budget difficulties will be improved.
Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh mentioned that she brought back some
tapes on stress reduction which are available for Councilmembers
to borrow.
B. Councilwoman Murdock reported that the July 26 Regional Law
Enforcement meeting will be chaired by Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh
in her absence. A date will be set at the meeting for the Disaster
Symposium.
C. Mayor Pro Tem Swanson requested a closed session for
discussion of litigation matters. She also requested an agenda
item at the next City Council meeting to discuss the South Bay
Juvenile Diversion Program.
D. Mayor Pernell reported on the recent Sanitation District tour
and expressed his pleasure with the manner in which the waste
stream is being handled. He suggested that the green waste removed
from the City of Rolling Hills be segregated and noted by city of
origin to obtain waste stream removal credits under AB 939.
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E. Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh invited Councilmembers to attend
the Mosquito Abatement District tour on July 27, 1991.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
A. City Manager Nealis reported he is still waiting for a letter
from the Peninsula Racquet Club regarding the proposal for
utilization of portions of the School District property for
recreation uses.
B. Mr. Nealis reported the maps have been received from the City
of Rancho Palos Verdes relating to the Draft EIR for construction
of 116 homes below Rolling Hills, in the city of Rancho Palos
Verdes. He will prepare a reply and will report to Councilmembers
if any other action needs to be taken.
C. Mr. Nealis reported that a Metropolitan Water District Central
and West Basin meeting will be held on July 25 to discuss drought
and water issues. Mayor Pernell indicated he would try to attend
in Councilman Heinsheimer's absence.
D. City Treasurer Courtwright announced that the year-end
financial statement will be available at the next Council meeting.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Jenkins advised that a closed session was needed
to discuss pending litigation against the City.
CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. to a closed session for
the purpose of discussing pending litigation.
MEETING RECONVENED AND ADJOURNED
The meeting was reconvened at 9:35 p.m. and adjourned at 9:36
p.m. to Monday, August 12, 1991 at 7:30 p.m.
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