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3400 Wildlife Preservation - Committee Appointments. CONSIDERATION OF RE -APPOINTMENTS TO THE WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE. Mayor Heinsheimer introduced the item and called for a motion. City Manager Nealis explained that the Council would be elevating Gordon Schaye to full membership on the Committee due to Committee Member DeRoy's indication that she was no longer able to serve on the Committee and that staff will advertise for an Alternate Member. Counciimember Hill moved that. the City Council re -appoint Brent Barnes, Ralph Black, Pia Raine and Gordon Schaye to four-year terms on the Wildlife Preservation Committee which will expire on January 1, 2009 and direct staff to advertise for an Alternate Member of the .Wildlife Preservation Committee. Councilmember Black seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Minutes City Council Meeting 01/10/05 -3- t • RESOLUTION NO. 967: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AMENDING SECTION 7, PARAGRAPH A, OF RESOLUTION NO. 753, WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Mayor Heinsheimer called for .a motion. Councilmember Black moved that the City Council adopt Resolution .No. 967. Councilmember Lay seconded. the motion, which carried unanimously by those Councilmembers in attendance. (Pernell absent) CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS OF TWO ALTERNATE MEMBERS TO THE WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE. City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and letters of interest submitted by residents Terry L. Rhodes and Lisa Margolis. Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council appoint Terry L. Rhodes and Lisa Margolis as Alternate Members Of the Wildlife Preservation Committee. Mayor Pro Tem Lay seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE ROLLING HILLS WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE. City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the vacancy on the Wildlife Preservation and the letters of interest submitted by two residents. Councilmember Black suggested that both interested residents be appointed. After discussion, staff was directed to prepare appropriate documents to amend the membership of the Rolling Hills Wildlife Preservation Committee to accommodate both residents as alternate members on the Committee. CONSIDERATION OF RE -APPOINTMENTS TO THE WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE. City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and letters from Committee Members Crane, Foye, Gales, Shultz and Sommer indicating that they all wish to be re -appointed. Mayor Pro Tern Heinsheimer moved that the City Council re -appoint Pam Crane, Inez Foye, Don Gales, Steve Shultz and Roger Sommer to four year terms on the Wildlife Preservation Committee, which will expire on January 1, 2008. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Councilmember Pemell expressed thanks and support to all Commissioners and Committee Members for their efforts. • CONSIDERATION OF RE -APPOINTMENTS TO THE WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE. City Manager Nealis presented the staff report indicating that Committee Members Brent Barnes, Ralph Black, Loren DeRoy and Pia Raine have indicated that they wish to continue to serve on the Wildlife Preservation Committee. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Pernell called for a motion. Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council re -appoint Brent Barnes, Ralph Black, Loren DeRoy and Pia Raine each to four year terms on the Wildlife Preservation Committee. Mayor Pro Tern Murdock seconded the motion which carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION FROM THE ROLLING HILLS CITY COUNCIL PERSONNEL SUBCOMMITTEE RELATIVE TO APPOINTMENT OF THE ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE. - ' Councilmember Hill presented the recommendation of the Personnel Subcommittee that Dr. , Gordon Schaye be appointed as the Alternate Member of the Wildlife Preservation Committee. He indicated that it was a difficult choice because all of the applicants were enthusiastic and qualified to serve on this Committee. Councilmember Lay moved that the City Council approve the recommendation of the Personnel Subcommittee to appoint Dr. Gordon Schaye to serve the unexpired Alternate Member term on the Wildlife Preservation Committee. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which carried unanimously by those Councilmembers in attendance. MATTERS FROM STAFF CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMrPrEE AND CONSIDERATION OF PROCEDURE TO APPOINT AN 'ALTERNATE. . .City Manager,Nealis presented the staff report providing information regarding past City Council action' when' a vacancy has occurred on the Wildlife Preservation Committee. • Hearing no discussion, Mayor Pemell called for a motion. • �; ,. . .• : Councilmember.Heinsheimer moved that the City Council appoint Pia Raineas a: full member of the Wildlife Preservation Committee and that staff be directed to contact the residents that have expressed: aninteest ,in serving on a City Commission `or Committee and provide results of` that `research• to the City' Council Personnel Subcommittee for, consideration of a recommendation -;regarding.• appointment of an Alternate Member... Cpuncilmember Hill seconded.'tie notion which`carried unanimously by those Councilmernbers in attendance. a • • CONSIDERATION OF RE -APPOINTMENTS TO THE WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COM IITTEE. City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Heinsheimer called for a motion. Mayor Pro, Tem Pernell moved that the City Council re -appoint Pam Crane, Inez Foye, Don Gales,: Roger. Sommer and Steve' Shultz to four year terms on the Wildlife Preservation Committee:.: Councilmember Murdock seconded the motion which carried unanimously. ry CONSIDERATION OF RE -APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE. The City Council unanimously re -appointed Brent Barnes, Ralph Black, Loren DeRoy, Margaret Higgins and Pia Raine (Alternate Member) to the Wildlife Preservation Committee for four year terms. Councilmember Murdock stated that the City Council is pleased to have these City volunteers continue to serve. OPEN AGENDA • APPR(XTMATFI v n•nn v *,r _ P' TRIJC COMMENT WELCOME CONSIDERATION OF A REPORT FROM THE PERSONNEL SUBCOMMITTEE REGARDING APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS TRAFFIC COMMISSION AND WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE. Mayor Pro Tem Lay reported that there were many. well qualified applicants. He stated that the Subcommittee recommends the appointment of Mr. Don Robertson to the Traffic Commission and Mrs. Pia Raine as the alternate member of the Wildlife Preservation Committee. Councilmember Hill moved that the City Council appoint Mr. Don Robertson to the Traffic Commission and Mrs. Pia Raine to the Wildlife Preservation Committee (alternate). Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion which carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPOINTMENT TO THE WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE. City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Murdock called for a motion. Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council appoint Alternate Committee Member Inez Foye as a full member on the Wildlife Preservation Committee. Coundlmember Hill seconded the motion which carried unanimously (Pernell absent). OLD BUSINESS CONSIDERATION OF A REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PERSONNEL SUBCOMMITTEE REGARDING AN APPOINTMENT TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION. CONSIDERATION OF A REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PERSONNEL SUBCOMMITTEE REGARDING AN APPOINTMENT TO FILL AN ALTERNATE MEMBER VACANCY ON THE WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE Councilmember Pernell reported that the Personnel Subcommittee met and interviewed five well qualified residents who were willing to volunteer their time to fill the vacancy on the Traffic Commission and serve as an alternate member on the Wildlife Preservation Committee. He stated that the Committee was pleased to see that so many residents were interested in serving the City and that the choice was difficult. Councilmember Pernell stated that it is the recommendation of the Personnel Subcommittee that Dr. Val Margeta be appointed to fill the unexpired term of the Traffic Commission and that Mrs. Inez Foye be appointed as an alternate member on the Wildlife Preservation Committee. Mayor Pro Tem Lay commented that all of the candidates interviewed were qualified and it was a difficult choice. Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Lay called for a motion. Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council appoint Dr. Val Margeta to fill the unexpired term on the Traffic Commission and that Mrs. Inez Foye be appointed as the alternate member of the Wildlife Preservation Committee. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which carried unanimously. F�� OLD BUSINESS CONSIDERATION OF LETTERS OF INTEREST FOR THE WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE ALTERNATE MEMBER VACANCY. In response to Mayor Murdock, City Manager Nealis reported that the vacancy was advertised and that letters of interest were accepted through June 27, 1996. He reported that four letters from Rolling Hills residents have been received. Mayor Murdock requested that the Personnel Subcommittee interview the candidates for the alternate member of the Wildlife Preservation Committee and return to the City Council with a recommendation when the interviews have been completed. `D CONSIDERATION OF ADVERTISING TO APPOINT AN ALTERNATE COMMITTEE MEMBER TO THE ROLLING HILLS. WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE. City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Discussion ensued regarding the members required for a quorum and attendance patterns by members. Hearing no further discussion and no objection, staff was directed to advertise for an alternate member of the Wildlife Preservation Committee. (. Pr M A (T:ATr%A A•PPP(lYTMVTATPT Y R•nn P AA _ PT MT TC Cfmktp1VT TATLT r•,- ' •*• CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE. Mayor Pro Tem Murdock moved that the City Council reappoint Committee Members Roger Sommer, Pam Crane, Don Gales, Steve Schultz and Arvel Witte for four year terms. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which passed unanimously. MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY mr mirri . CONSIDERATION OF RESIGNATION OF A MEMBER OF THE WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE. City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Mayor Pro Tern Pernell reviewed the Personnel Subcommittee's recommendation that an alternate member be appointed to the Committee when previous appointments were made to the Committee and suggested that the Alternate Member, Mrs. Margaret Higgins, be appointed as a full member of the Committee. Hearing no objection, Mayor Heinsheimer appointed Alternate Committee Member Margaret Higgins as a full member of the Wildlife Preservation Committee. NEW BUSINESS (1) CONSIDERATION OF REPORT FROM THE PERSONNEL SUBCOMMITTEE RELATIVE TO APPOINTMENTS TO THE • WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE. Councilmember Murdock reported the Personnel Subcommittee had met to interview three candidates for the Wildlife Preservation Committee. Councilmember Murdock also reported that the Subcommittee recommends that Brent Barnes and Loren DeRoy be appointed as members of the Wildlife Preservation Committee. Councilmember Murdock indicated that all three applicants were exceptional and that the Subcommittee felt that an alternate position should be added to the Committee to take advantage of the resources that could be provided by all three candidates. Councilmember Murdock moved that the City Council appoint Brent Barnes and Loren DeRoy as members of the Wildlife Preservation Committee and Margaret Higgins as an alternate member of the Wildlife Preservation Committee. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF EXPANDING THE ROLLING HILLS WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE FROM SEVEN TO NINE MEMBERS. Wildlife Preservation Committee Chair Roger Sommer presented the Committee's request to increase its membership from seven to nine members. Chair Sommer stated that this increase is requested due to the number of projects that the Committee has planned for the upcoming year and their need for more manpower to complete them. Committee Member Arvel Witte explained the criteria for membership. Minutes • City Council Meeting 08/22/94 -2- Discussion ensued regarding the request and the process for advertising for Committee vacancies. Hearing no objection, Mayor Heinsheimer directed staff to proceed with proper notification relative to two vacancies on the Wildlife Preservation Committee. Wildlife Preservation Committee Liaison/Councilmember Jody Murdock was directed to coordinate recruitment efforts and report back to the City Council. OLD BUSINESS CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR OF THE ROLLING HILLS WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMI 11. EE. City Manager presented the staff report. Councilmember Murdock moved that the City Council appoint Mr. Roger Sommer as Chair of the Wildlife Preservation Committee-Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion which carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY DAN WHITCRAFT, M.D. TO REMAIN A MEMBER OF THE WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMI r EE. City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Councilmembers discussed the proposal by Dr. Whitcraft to remain as an active participant on the Committee until the completion of the video project or his return as a resident of Rolling Hills. Councilmembers concurred that Dr. Whitcraft !' could continue to participate on the Wildlife Preservation Committee as an ex officio, non -voting, member. C. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY DAN WHITCRAFT, M.D. TO REMAIN A MEMBER OF THE WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE. ' City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Councilmembers discussed the requirements for ` membership in the City's Committees. Hearing no objection, Mayor Heinsheimer requested that staff research the residency requirements for Committee Members and report on the City Council's options in this matter. B. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR OF THE ROLLING HILLS WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE. Councilmember Murdock requested that staff poll the members of the Wildlife Preservation Committee to determine each members interest in serving as Chair of the Committee. Hearing no objection, Mayor Heinsheimer ordered that this item be held on the agenda. City o/ 120111.9 JdlG INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 3771521 FAX: (310) 3777288 November 26, 2008 Dr. Gordon Schaye, Member Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee 58 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Dear Committee Me On behalf of the City Council, I am writing to thank you for your on -going commitment and support of the community by serving on the Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee. Your service to the City through your contributions to the Committee, formerly the Wildlife Preservation Committee, have helped shape and maintain the unique and special character of Rolling Hills. In January 2009, your term on the Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee will expire. As such, to be considered for re -appointment, it is necessary that you forward a letter expressing your continuing interest in serving on the Committee to the City at 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA 90274 no later than January 2, 2008. The City Council will consider your request at that time. If you have any questions about the process, please don't hesitate to call me at 310.377.1521. Sincerely, Antotf'Dahlerbruch City Manager All/ 112-26-08reappt-ltrs. doc cc: Mayor and City Council Marilyn Kern, Deputy City Clerk Printed on Recycled Paper C1t o/f2lf„g INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 November 26, 2008 Mr. Terry Rhodes, Member Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee 63 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Dear Committee Rhodes, NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 On behalf of the City Council, I am writing to thank you for your on -going commitment and support of the community by serving on the Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee. Your service to the City through your contributions to the Committee, formerly the Wildlife Preservation Committee, have helped shape and maintain the unique and special character of Rolling Hills. In January 2009, your term on the Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee will expire. As such, to be considered for re -appointment, it is necessary that you forward a letter expressing your continuing interest in serving on the Committee to the City at 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA 90274 no later than January 2, 2008. The City Council will consider your request at that time. If you have any questions about the process, please don't hesitate to call me at 310.377.1521. Sincerely, An Dahlerbruch City Manager AD/ l /2-26-08reapp1-Itrs.doc cc: Mayor and City Council Marilyn Kern, Deputy City Clerk Printed on Recycled Paper City 01 leollinp INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 November 26, 2008 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 3771521 FAX: (310) 3777288 Ms. Pam Crane, Member Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee 10 Caballeros Road Rolling Hills, CA 902 Dear Committee M mrane, On behalf of the City Council, I am writing to thank you for your on -going commitment and support of the community by serving on the Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee. Your service to the City through your contributions to the Committee, formerly the Wildlife Preservation Committee, have helped shape and maintain the unique and special character of Rolling Hills. In January 2009, your term on the Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee will expire. As such, to be considered for.re-appointment, it is necessary that you forward a letter expressing your continuing interest in serving on the Committee to the City at 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA 90274 no later than January 2, 2008. The City Council will consider your request at that time. If you have any questions about the process, please don't hesitate to call me at 310.377.1521. Sincere] i Anto Dahlerbruch City Manager AD/ I /2-26-08reappl-ltrs.doc cc: Mayor and City Council Marilyn Kern, Deputy City Clerk Printed on Recycled Paper C1ty op2 fL'ny Jh/i, INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 November 26, 2008 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377.7288 Dr. Ralph Black, Member Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee 36 Saddleback Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Dear Committee 7 On behalf of the City Council, I am writing to thank you for your.on-going commitment and support of the community by serving on the Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee. Your service to the City through your contributions to the Committee, formerly the Wildlife Preservation Committee, have helped shape and maintain the unique and special character of Rolling Hills. In January 2009, your term on the Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee will expire. As such, to be considered for re -appointment, it is necessary that you forward a letter expressing your continuing interest in serving on the Committee to the City at 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA 90274 no later than January 2, 2008. The City Council will consider your request at that time. If you have any questions about the process, please don't hesitate to call me at 310.377.1521. Sincerely, Ant Dahlerbruch City Manager AD/ 112-26-08reappi-hrs.doc cc: Mayor and City Council • Marilyn Kern, Deputy City Clerk Printed on Recycled Paper Cify `,fetr..9Jrm INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 November 26, 2008 Mr. Brent E. Barnes, Member Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee 1 Middleridge Lane North Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Dear Committee es, NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 3771521 FAX: (310) 3777288 On behalf of the City Council, I am writing to thank you for your on -going commitment and support of the community by serving on the Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee. Your service to the City through your contributions to the Committee, formerly the Wildlife Preservation Committee, have helped shape and maintain the unique and special character of Rolling Hills. In January 2009, your term on the Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee will expire. As such, to be considered for re -appointment, it is necessary that you forward a letter expressing your continuing interest in serving on the Committee to the City at 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA 90274 no later than January 2, 2008. The City Council will consider your request at that time. If you have any questions about the process, please don't hesitate to call me at 310.377.1521. Sincere y, A n Dahlerbruch City Manager I 12-26-08reappt-Itrs. doc ,F cc: _Mayor and City Council Marilyn Kern, Deputy City Clerk Printed on Recycled Paper .! . R June 24, 2008 C1t opeoern9 Ag INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 TO THE anmttee. :ATTACHED LIST 1 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 3771521 FAX: (310) 377.7288 Over the past several months, as you know, the Wildlife Preservation Committee has been working to redefine its goals and scope of responsibilities. This effort successfully culminated on June 23, 2008 with the City Council's approval of the attached Resolution. On behalf of the City, thank you very much for your efforts to achieve this new milestone. Your hard work and achievements as a Wildlife Preservation Committee member has been integral to maintaining the City's rural environment and have resulted in the Committee graduating to this new era of importance. Looking to the future, the Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee will now focus on data collection, "green" plans and programs, and community education and outreach. Members will be working actively in subcommittees and as a full committee to address issues, communications and programs regarding the Rolling Hills natural habitat. The Committee will be meeting monthly; member's attendance and participation in meetings will be essential for the Committee to be successful in achieving its new goals. This letter is to ask if you are interested in serving on the new Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee and working in the new directions the Committee will be headed. We encourage your consideration of this invitation and request a response in writing no later than July 15, 2008. If you have questions about the Committee or level of commitment, please don't hesitate to call me at 310.377.1521. The July meeting is cancelled and the new Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee will begin meeting in August. We look forward to hearing back from you. Sincerel U' Anta�i ahlerbruch City Manager AD/ 06-24-08rnpc-I irs.doc cc: Mayor and City Council Printed on Recycled Paper \J%ildlife Preservation Committee 1\1r. 13 rent E. 13arnes 1 Middleridge Lane North Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Wildlife Preservation Committee Mrs. Inez Foye 32 Caballeros Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Wildlife Preservation Committee Mrs. Pia Raine 4 Pinto Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Wildlife Preservation Committee Mr. Steve Shultz 14 Johns Canyon Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Wildlife Preservation Committee Dr. Ralph Black 36 Saddleback Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Wildlife Preservation Committee Mr. Don Gales .19 Middleridge Lane North Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Wildlife Preservation Committee Mr. Terry Rhodes 63 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 \Wildlife Preservation Committee 1v1s. Pam Crane 10 Caballeros Road .• Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Wildlife Preservation Committee Dr. Gordon Schaye 58 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Wildlife Preservation Committee Mr. Roger Sommer 8 Georgeff Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 FRANK E. HILL Mayor ope llin9 INCORPORATED JANUARY 24. 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 3771521 FAX: (310) 3777288 THOMAS F. HEINSHEIMER Mayor Pro Tem DR. JAMES BLACK Councilmember B. ALLEN LAY Councilmember GODFREY PERNELL, D.D.S. Councilmember August 12, 2008 Mrs. Inez Foye 32 Caballeros Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Dear Mrs e, i Thank you for twelve years of service to the City of Rolling Hills as a member of the Wildlife Preservation Committee. Your commitment of time, your energy and enthusiasm and your ideas and contributions have been instrumental.in the successes and progress of the Committee. We have appreciated your interest in preserving wildlife and maintaining the character of the community. We will miss your participation on the committee as it continues as the Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee. In recognition of your service, we'd like to recognize you at the City Council meeting on August 25, 2008. You are invited to the City Council Chambers, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, at 7:30 pm. Please call the City at 310.377.1521 to advise us of your attendance. Again, thank you. Sincerely, Frank E. Hill Mayor FEH/mlk OS -7 2-OSrnittr/(nit'-Il rs.t7nc cc: City Council Roger Sommer, Chair Anton Dahlerbruch, City Manager. ® Printed on Recycled Paper •i TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Cry o//eflag Jo, INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 3771521 FAX: (310) 377.7288 Agenda Item No.: 8-B Mtg. Date: 06-23-08 HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL ANTON DAHLERBRUCH, CITY MANAGER CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 1040: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 753, RESOLUTION 967 AND RESOLUTION NO. 974 AND PROVIDING FOR A CITY OF ROLLING HILLS NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE, PRESCRIBING ITS MEMBERSHIP, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES. DATE: JUNE 23, 2008 RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council consider the proposed Resolution redefining the name, scope and responsibilities of the Wildlife Preservation Committee with two specific modifications recommended by staff. With approval of the Resolution, staff will work with the City Council Personnel Committee to fill the expired terms on Wildlife Preservation with new members on the Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee. BACKGROUND At its meeting of May 12, 2008, the City Council reviewed the Wildlife Preservation Committee's concept for updating its goals and objectives. With the City Council's input, the attached Resolution was subsequently prepared for formal approval and implementation of the Committee's new focus. The Wildlife Preservation Committee reviewed and discussed the proposed Resolution at its meeting of June 5, 2008 and unanimously supported recommending its approval to the City Council. DISCUSSION Since July 2007, the Wildlife Preservation Committee (Committee) has discussed its goals with the objective of updating its charge and scope. The conversation was initiated for the purpose of improving the Committee's effectiveness. It appeared that the Committee's goals were dated and, with meeting every -other -month, the Committee frequently would not have a quorum, feedback was not being provided to -l- Printed on Recycled Paper G the Committee from Planning Commission field trips and, there were few agendized topics for discussion. The Committee's discussion primarily focused on recreating the Native Plant Garden although the project does not appear to be directly related to the Committee's goals as defined by Resolution. As an outcome of its meetings and culminating with a presentation to the City Council on May 12, 2008, the Wildlife Preservation Committee has prepared a new Resolution establishing an updated focus and structure. In summary, the Committee recommends the creation of three subcommittees under the umbrella of a newly named oversight/ coordinating Committee entitled Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee (NESC). The NESC with its' three subcommittees would annually create a workplan that is provided to the City Council for review and concurrence. The three subcommittees are proposed to be "Environmental Assessment," "Green Plans and Programs," and "Education and Outreach." City residents and professionals with skills and specific interests would be invited to participate on one or more of the NESC subcommittees. Staff further recommends the City Council consider two additions to the proposed Resolution that were not originally contemplated with the Wildlife Preservation Committee. To be consistent with the Planning Commission, add the following as Section 5A: If a member of the Committee is absent for five meetings in any twelve-month period, the office becomes vacant automatically. The Commission shall immediately notify the City Council of the vacancy. Modify Section 7. Meetings as follows: The Rolling Hills Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee shall conduct regular meetings at a frequency monthly on a predetermined schedule and time to be established by the Committee. Special meetings may be called by the Chair as deemed necessary in the manner prescribed by law. The Committee shall observe the following rules in the conduct of their meetings and business:... In anticipation of the Committee's renewed charge, it has met with Bill Toone, Conservation Biologist, Executive Director and Founding Trustee of ECOLIFE, a 501c3 organization that is "dedicated to implementing conservation by addressing human needs...through education and by providing water, food and shelter in biologically sustainable ways." Once the NESC is established, it will be considering a recommendation to work with ECOLIFE for developing biological base data (through surveying) of the City's natural environment and for addressing the balance between maintaining habitats and fire prevention. In the course of this dialogue, the terms of four Committee members (Inez Foye, Don Gales, Steve Shultz and Roger Sommer) expired (as of January 1, 2008). Recognizing that the members would remain on the Committee until the matter was addressed, the City Council decided not to initiate the process for filling the expired terms until the goals and structure of the Committee were discussed. As directed by the City Council at its' meeting of May 12, 2008 and with approval of the proposed Resolution for the NESC, staff is working with the City Council Personnel Committee in this process. -2- a NOTIFICATION The Wildlife Preservation Committee hasbeen advised that the attached Resolution is being considered by the City Council. FISCAL IMPACT At this time, there is no fiscal impact associated with the proposed scope and structure of the Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee. However, the Committee anticipates proposing specific programs and projects (e.g., data collection and assessment, Native Plant Garden / park space, etc.) for future funding. CONCLUSION In summary, it is recommended that the City Council consider the Wildlife Preservation Committee's recommendations for a revised scope and structure along with staff's modifications and approve the proposed Resolution. AD/ Natural Environment and Sustainability Coauniffec.doc -3- RESOLUTION NO. 1040 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 753, RESOLUTION 967 AND RESOLUTION NO. 974 AND PROVIDING FOR A CITY OF ROLLING HILLS NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE, PRESCRIBING ITS MEMBERSHIP, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES. The City Council of the City of Rolling Hills does resolve as follows: Section 1. Formal Establishment. There is hereby formally established a City of Rolling Hills Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee, which shall, as a body, be an advisory body to the City of Rolling Hills City Council. Section 2. Membership. The Rolling Hills Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee shall be composed of nine members. The nine members of the Committee will be approved by majority vote of the City Council. Section 3. Qualifications of Committee Members. Members of the Rolling Hills Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee shall be : a) a resident of the City of Rolling Hills, and b) at least 18 years of age, and Section 4. Volunteers. From time to time, the Committee may invite volunteers to assist in specialty areas on projects and topics of discussion on an as -needed basis. Volunteers shall be : a) a resident of the City of Rolling Hills, or b) a professional and/or practitioner in the topic or project being addressed by the Committee, or c) a representative of a community -based organization, or d) a City designated expert. Section 5. Quorum. A quorum consists of five (5) of the nine (9) Rolling Hills Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee members. Section 6. Voting. Each of the nine (9) members of the Rolling Hills Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee are entitled to vote on matters before the Committee. Section 7. Committee Structure. Within the Rolling Hills Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee, there will be three standing subcommittees that may meet on an as -needed basis. The subcommittees will be as follows: a) Environmental Assessment. For the purpose of maintaining the Rolling Hills ecological environment, the Environmental Assessment Subcommittee is responsible for the assessment of flora and fauna, tracking changes in the environment, evaluating City policies and procedures, data collection and identifying outcomes from actions affecting the Resolution No. 1040 -1- environment. The Subco. ittee shall consist of three (3) of nine (9) members of the Rolling Hills Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee. b) Green Plans and Programs. The Green Plans and Programs Subcommittee is responsible for developing and recommending environmentally sustainable policies, practices and programs for Rolling Hills. The Subcommittee shall consist of three (3) of the nine (9) members of the Rolling Hills Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee. c) Education and Outreach. The purpose of the Education and Outreach Committee is to promote, support and recommend programs and activities in Rolling Hills pertaining to the Rolling Hills Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee and to liaison with area -wide organizations on environment and sustainability matters pertaining to Rolling Hills. The Subcommittee shall consist of three (3) of the nine (9) members of the Rolling Hills Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee. Each subcommittee will consist of three (3) distinct, non -overlapping members of the Rolling Hills Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee. From time to time, not more than one additional member of the Rolling Hills Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee may participate in a non -designated subcommittee activity or meeting as needed. Each subcommittee shall self-select a Chairperson for the purpose of leading and facilitating meetings. A quorum of a subcommittee shall consist of two (2) of the three (3) members. Subcommittees shall report their work, findings and recommendations to the Rolling Hills Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee. Each Subcommittee may solicit volunteers to assist with addressing topics or projects. Section 4. Terms of Office. Each member of the Rolling Hills Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee shall serve a four-year term. Existing members of the Wildlife Preservation Committee shall serve their remaining term on the Rolling Hills Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee. Section 5. Removal From Office. Members of the Rolling Hills Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee serve at the pleasure of the City Council and may be removed at any time by majority vote of the City Council. If a member no longer satisfies the qualifications required, his or her removal shall be automatic and no action by the City Council shall be necessary to declare the seat vacated. Section 6. Vacancy. Vacancies for the permanent members to the Rolling Hills Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee shall be filled by appointment by majority vote of the City Council. Persons appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve only for the unexpired term of the member whose vacancy they fill. Section 7. Meetings. The Rolling Hills Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee shall conduct regular meetings at a frequency and time to be established by the Committee. Special meetings may be called by the Chair as deemed necessary in the manner prescribed by law. The Committee shall observe the following rules in the conduct of their meetings and business: a) All meetings of the Rolling Hills Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee shall be open to public attendance, and conducted in compliance with the Brown Act (Government Code Sections 54950 et seq.). Resolution No. 1040 -2- STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS CITY OF ROLLING HILLS) The foregoing Resolution No. 1040 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING . HILLS REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 753, RESOLUTION 967 AND RESOLUTION NO. 974 , AND PROVIDING FOR A CITY OF ROLLING HILLS NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE, PRESCRIBING ITS MEMBERSHIP, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES. was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of June 23, 2008, by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: MARILYN L. KERN DEPUTY CITY CLERK Resolution No. 1040 -4- C7) b) Rules for the transaction of business may be adopted by the Rolling Hills Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee. c) Minutes of meetings shall be prepared memorializing all findings, and recommendations of the Rolling Hills Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee and Subcommittees. d) A written agenda shall be prepared and circulated to all members of the Rolling Hills Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee and Subcommittee in advance of all regular meetings. Section 8. Duties, Responsibilities, Authorities, and Limitations. The authority of the Rolling Hills Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee is limited to making reports in the form of recommendations for City Council consideration. Section 9. Compensation. Members of the Rolling Hills Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee shall not receive compensation for their services. Section 10. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption. Copies of the Resolution shall be provided to each permanent member of the Rolling Hills Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee. Section 11. The Mayor, or presiding officer, shall affix his or her signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills, and the City Clerk or his duly appointed deputy, shall attest thereto. Section 12. Resolutions Nos. 753, 967 and 974 are hereby repealed. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 23' day of June, 2008. FRANK HILL MAYOR ATTEST: MARILYN L. KERN DEPUTY CITY CLERK Resolution No. 1040 -3 SEP 2 7 2007 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS By Dear City Hall: Sept. 25, 2007 It is with regret that I must resign, effective immediately, from the Wildlife Committee. My current travel schedule does not allow me to attend the meetings with any regularity. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to serve. Sincerely, Lisa Margolis 2JJIH 01,11.110;3. 90 YTI3 FRANK E. HILL Mayor C1t opeo!?,,.9 JJ�Pf, INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 THOMAS F. HEINSHEIMER Mayor Pro Tem DR. JAMES BLACK Councilmember B. ALLEN LAY Councilmember GODFREY PERNELL, D.D.S. Councilmember August 12, 2008 Mrs. Pia Raine 2 Pinto Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Dear Mrs. Raine, Thank you for eleven years of service to the City of Rolling Hills as a member of the Wildlife Preservation Committee. Your commitment of time, your energy and enthusiasm and your ideas and contributions have been instrumental in the successes and progress of the Committee. We have appreciated your interest in preserving wildlife and maintaining the character of the community. We will miss your participation on the committee as it continues as the Natural Environment and Sustainability Committee. In recognition of your service, we'd like to recognize you at the City Council meeting on August 25, 2008. You are invited to the City Council Chambers, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, at 7:30 pm. Please call the City at 310.377.1521 to advise us of your attendance. Again, thank you. Frank E. Hill Mayor FEH/mlk 0S-12-03raindloye-!l; s.doc cc: City Council Roger Sommer, Chair Anton Dahlerbruch, City Manager ® Printed on Recycled Paper TO: ATTN: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: C1i rl? PP•,.9 Jd.PP, INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 FAX (310) 377.7288 Agenda Item No.: 9-C Mtg. Date: August 22, 1994 HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER ROLLING HILLS WILDILFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION OF EXPANDING THE ROLLING HILLS WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE FROM SEVEN TO NINE MEMBERS. AUGUST 22, 1994 At the August 15, 1994 Rolling Hills Wildlife Preservation Committee (RHWPC) meeting, Committee Members unanimously agreed to pass a motion requesting the Rolling Hills City Council to expand the Committee by two members. Through the addition of two extra members, the RHWPC will have an expanded workforce that would add additional support to the six projects and four functions that the Committee has scheduled for FY 94-95. Additional members will also increase the technical knowledge base of the Committee. If the City Council agrees with the Committee's motion to expand its membership, the RHWPC respectfully recommends that candidates considered meet the following criteria: 1) Time Availability: Be able to attend scheduled meeting on the third Monday of each month, and occasional Saturday morning work days. 2) Wildlife Motivation: 3) Experience: 4) Longevity: C:\WP51DATA\WPCEXPND Shown through past actions. Technical knowledge. Is Familiar with the community. ®Punted on Recycled Paper City WA/tiny ildt INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 MEMORANDUM TO: HONORABLE JODY MURDOCK WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE LIAISON FROM: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL ACTION RELATIVE TO CONSIDERATION OF EXPANDING THE WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE FROM SEVEN TO NINE MEMBERS. DATE: AUGUST 23, 1994 At the regular City Council Meeting held Monday, August 22, 1994, City Councilmembers approved the recommendation by the Wildlife Preservation Committee to expand the Committee to nine members. City Councilmembers directed that you initiate a process for the recruitment and interviewing of potential candidates. We will prepare all necessary documentation relative to the legal advertisement of these two vacancies. For the last two vacancies, the City Council has retained the right to interview candidates. Please let us know your thoughts on this matter. We will initiate the advertisement for vacancies and assist you with establishing the interview process you deem appropriate. As always, your support and assistance is appreciated. CRN:mlk corres.cm\wperec.ltr cc: City Council Printed on Recycled Paper. Cuy `Y1 lfi..9 JJ,f� INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 Agenda Item No.: 9-C Mtg. Date: August 22, 1994 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AWN: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER FROM: ROLLING HILLS WILDILFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF EXPANDING THE ROLLING HILLS WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE FROM SEVEN TO NINE MEMBERS. DATE: AUGUST 22, 1994 At the August 15, 1994 Rolling Hills Wildlife Preservation Committee (RHWPC) meeting, Committee Members unanimously agreed to pass a motion requesting the Rolling Hills City Council to expand the Committee by two members. Through the addition of two extra members, the RHWPC will have an expanded workforce that would add additional support to the six projects and four functions that the Committee has scheduled for FY 94-95. Additional members will also increase the technical knowledge base of the Committee. If the City Council agrees with the Committee's motion to expand its membership, the RHWPC respectfully recommends that candidates considered meet the following criteria: 1) Time Availability: Be able to attend scheduled meeting on the third Monday of each month, and occasional Saturday morning work days. 2) Wildlife Motivation: Shown through past actions. 3) Experience: Technical knowledge. 4) Longevity: Is Familiar with the community. C:\WP51DATA\WPCEXPND I: Printed on Recycled Paper. City ofiellin INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 THOMAS F. HEINSHEIMER Mayor GODFREY PERNELL Mayor Pro Tern FRANK E. HILL Councilmember B. ALLEN LAY Councilmember JODY MURDOCK Councilmember July 13, 1994 Mr. Roger Sommer 8 Georgeff Road Rolling Hill CA 90274 Dear MpJZommer: NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 Congi"atulalG'ons! As you are no doubt aware by now, my City Council colleagues and I appointed you to serve as Chair of the Rolling Hills Wildlife Preservation Committee at our regular meeting held Monday, July 11, 1994. We appreciate your dedication and willingness to serve as Chair of this important advisory Committee. City Councilmember Jody Murdock serves as the City Council Liaison to the Wildlife Preservation Committee. If you have any issues that you would like to be presented to the City Council, you are encouraged to contact Jody Murdock in this regard. You are also free to contact City Manager Craig R. Nealis to discuss matters of interest. Thank you Jain for Chairing this important Committee. Sincerel as F. Heinsheimer or TFH:mlk corres.cc\sommer.ltr cc: City Council Wildlife Preservation Committee Members .; Printed on Recycled Paper. Cuy `l2 Pf.>,q Jd,fF INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 THOMAS F. HEINSHEIMER Mayor GODFREY PERNELL Mayor Pro Tem FRANK E. HILL Councilmember B. ALLEN LAY Councilmember JODY MURDOCK Councilmember July 13, 1994 Dr. Arvel Witte 5 Quailridge Road South Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Dear Dr. Witte: NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 FAX: (310) 377.7288 Thank you for all of the hard work and dedication you provided to. the. City of Rolling Hills while serving as Chair -Of -the -Rolling -Hills Wildlife -Preservation Committee.- As you are no doubt aware, members of the City Council unanimously appointed Roger Sommer to serve as Chair of this important Committee. Thank you again for all of your • and work and dedication. Sincerel mas F. ayor TFH:mlk corres.cc\witte.ltr eimer cc: City Council Wildlife Preservation Committee Members ®Printed on Recycled Paper. Cuy o/ i? PP.•n9 Jiff, INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 THOMAS F. HEINSHEIMER Mayor GODFREY PERNELL Mayor Pro Tem FRANK E. HILL Councilmember B. ALLEN LAY Councilmember JODY MURDOCK Councilmember July 14, 1994 Dr. Daniel Whitcraft 101 Rockinghorse Road Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 Dear Dr. Whitcraft: NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 FAX: (310) 377.7288 At the regular City Council meeting held Monday, July 11, 1994, members of the City Council considered your request to remain a member of the Wildlife Preservation Committee following the relocation of your residence outside of the City of Rolling Hills. Following discussion, City Councilmembers wholeheartedly supported your efforts and applauded your dedication to continue preparing the wildlife preservation educational video. However, City Councilmembers declined to approve your request to remain as a voting member of the Committee while you are not a resident. Your are encouraged however, to attend meetings and act as an "ex officio," non -voting participant of the Committee. Members of the City Council appreciate your willingness to serve on this Committee while a resident in the Community and appreciate your involvement in the preservation of wildlife in the City. Please feel free to contact me if this letter requires any further clarification. Thank you for your cooperation. •' • Sincerely, Craig R. Nealis City Manager CRN:mlk corres.cm\whitcraft.ltr cc: City Council Wildlife Preservation Committee Steve Aryan, Administrative Intern Printed on Recycled Paper. Kg City 0/ Alibi _Wilt INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 Agenda Item No: 7-B Mtg. Date: 7/11/94 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY DAN WHITCRAFT, M.D. TO REMAIN A MEMBER OF THE WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE. DATE: JULY 11, 1994 BACKGROUND At the regular City Council Meeting held Monday, June 27, 1994, City Councilmembers considered a staff report and request from Wildlife Preservation Committee Member Dan Whitcraft. Dr. Whitcraft has relocated his residence outside of the City of Rolling Hills and has requested to continue serving as a member of the Wildlife Preservation Committee. At the July 11 Meeting, staff was directed to research all options relating to memberships on this Committee. The Municipal Code is silent in regards to establishment of the Wildlife Preservation Committee. However, under Chapter 2.20 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, Planning Commissioners are required to be residents of the City. The Municipal Code also does not specifically require members of the Traffic Advisory Commission to be residents of the City. However, advertisements for vacancies of all City Commissions have indicated at residency requirement and that members be at least 18 years of age. In discussing this with City Attorney Mike Jenkins, he indicates that since the Municipal Code is silent on this matter, there is no legal requirement for residency. Therefore, the City Council could allow a non-resident to be a Committee Member. However, the City Council may also adopt requirements specifying a residency requirement. From a practical standpoint, it would be difficult to adequately advertise for vacancies if membership were not limited to Rolling Hills residents. -1- @Printed on Recycled Paper. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP -HISTORY In reviewing historical data, the issue of establishment of a Wildlife Preservation Committee began on November 9, 1987 when Mr. Falvio Bisignano addressed the City Council regarding the decrease and disappearance of ground animals in Rolling Hills. On December 14, 1987, the City Council considered inquiries from interested Rolling Hills residents desiring to serve on a Wildlife Preservation Committee. At that time, six residents responded favorably to serving on a Committee. Although at that meeting the desire to have a Committee consisting of nine members was expressed, no action was taken on that suggestion. However, Herb Agid, Flavio Bisignano, Don Gales, Krista Hawkins, Dotha Welbourn, and Arvel Witte were appointed to. an Ad Hoc Committee on Wildlife Preservation and membership was left open to additional interested residents. On July 10, 1989, members of the City Council appointed Steve Shultz to fill a vacancy created by the resignation on Dotha Welbourn. In previous minutes, there seemed to be some confusion as to the authorization for Committee appointments in that the Wildlife Committee had apparently appointed Committee Member Shultz without presenting his appointment for City Council consideration. However, City Councilmembers ratified this Committee appointment on July 10, 1989. CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP Currently there are 8 members serving on the Wildlife Preservation Committee. This membership includes Daniel Whitcraft. In the absence of direction of the Municipal Code, it appears that appointments to the Committee are left to the discretion of the City Council. From a staff perspective, an infinite number of members is beneficial in order to prepare a specific number of agendas and supporting materials and to determine a quorum of attendance at each meeting. RECOMMENDATION It would be in order for members of the Rolling Hills City Council to provide direction to staff in this matter. CRN:mlk corres.cm\wpcwhitc.sta -2- November 9, 1987 • will vote in the City Selection process. Councilman Heinsheimer said the Mayor will vote at the meeting on December 3, and he invited all members of the City Council to attend the meeting on that date. Councilman Heinsheimer said he will campaign vigorously for a seat on the District. Mayor Swanson said that she will cast her vote for Councilman Heinsheimer on behalf of the City Council. MATTERS FROM STAFF Regional Law Enforcement Meeting The City Manager reported that the meeting of the Regional Law Enforcement meeting, which was originally scheduled for November 11 has been rescheduled to November 19, since some of the participating cities will observe the Veterans' Day holiday on November 11. South Bay Cities Meeting `;c`, The Manager reported that :the South Bay Cities Meeting;, has::. been rescheduled to November 12,' to avoid conflict with 4the Thanksgiving_holidays. •Annual Mayors' Luncheon The Manager said the Annual Mayor's Luncheon sponsored by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Palos Verdes will be held on Friday, November 20, 1987 at the Palos Verdes Country Club. Mr. Belanger said reservations will be made for members of the Council who plan to attend. Duration of Building Permits Mayor Swanson said it is her understanding that building permits remain effective for five years from the date of issue, providing progress on the project for which they were issued continues. She asked staff to report at the next meeting on the status of the building permits which have been issued for the residence at 1 Chuckwagon Road, stating that although the permits were issued several years ago, no work is being done at the site. OPEN AGENDA Mayor Swanson invited members of the audience to comment on items not on the agenda. She explained that presentations are limited to five minutes, and no action will be taken at the meeting on the matter presented to the Council. Mr. Flavio Bisignano, 18 Crest Road East, addressed the Concil and expressed his concern about the decrease and gradual disappearance of ground animals from Rolling Hills. Mr. Bisignano said that when he and his family moved to Rolling Hills in 1964 pheasants and quail were in abundance, and occasional roadrunners were seen. He said that in recent years there has been a steady diminution of those birds, and in red foxes and other ground animals, including skunks, and he theorized that the decrease is attributable in part to construction and development; also the lack of a leash law and the large numbers of dogs, both domestic and wild, that run at large, especially at night. Mr. Bisignano said he would be interested in participating in any effort that might be made to preserve and increase the number of birds and animals that are native to the area. Councilman Pernell suggested that the matter be referred to the Environmental Quality Board for study, and he said further that there are naturalists and hobbyists within the community who may wish to act as a resource on a committee to study and make recommendations on the matter presented by Mr. Bisignano. Councilman Heinsheimer suggested that a notice be put in the Newsletter advising residents of the concerns expressed, and asking for volunteers to assist in studying and evaluating the situation. 37 November 9, 1987 Mayor Swanson thanked Mr. Bisignano for his presentation and asked that he provide the City Manager with a telephone number where he can be reached to discuss the matter further. Sewer Feasibility Survey Dr. David Basque, 49 Eastfield Drive,'• asked, .whether preliminary information was available . regarding the Sewer Feasibility Survey recently conducted in Rolling Hills.,- Mayor Swanson asked the City Manager to report on the matter. Mr. Belanger said ASL, the consulting firm which is conducting the survey, has advised that more than 40% of the quesionnaires have been returned, and the responses are being evaluated. They indicated that a draft report would be presented for review in mid -November, and the Manager said that after the draft report has been presented and additional information is added, the final report will be provided for study by the City Council. Mayor Swanson asked that a notice be placed in the Newsletter reminding residents who have -'not yet done so to return the Sanitary Sewer Feasibility Study questionnaires to the City. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Swanson adjourned the meeting to Wednesday, _November, 11, 1987 at 11:00 a.m. The Mayor said the Council would" meet. in an adjourned session at the Goodyear Airship Station in: Gardena and would take a trip in the Goodyear blimp to view theislide area from the air. APPROVED: Mayor -5- 44 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS December 14, 1987 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order at the Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California, by Mayor Swanson a 7:38 p.m. Monday, December 14, 1987. ROLL CALL! PRESENT: ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Murdock, Pernell Mayor Swanson Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh (excused) Terrence L. Belanger Michael Jenkins June Cunningham Betty Volkert Anne La Jeunesse Bill Bennett Steve Tedesco Ann Carley Mr. Jenkins David Breiholz City Manager City Attorney Deputy City Clerk Deputy City Clerk Peninsula News ASL Consultant ASL Consultant Resident Resident Resident CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Pernell movedthat items on the Consent Calendar be approved as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Murdock and carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of a regular meeting held on November 23, 1987, were approved and accepted as written. PAYMENT OF BILLS Demands No. amount of $42,026. Fund. Demand No. totaling $1,702.63 Insurance Fund. NEW BUSINESS 2499 through 2541 and 2543 through 2550 in the 08 were approved for payment from the General 2542 was voided. Demands No. 2517 and 2529 were approved for payment from the Municipal Self OATH OF OFFICE - DEPUTY CITY CLERK City Manager Belanger administered• the Oath of Office to Betty Volkert, incoming Deputy City Clerk. APPOINTMENT Q COMMITTEE Qf WILDLIFE PRESERVATION(_ The--City-:Manager. explained that at a recent City •Count!'•' meeting, Dr.- Bisignano of 18 Crest Road East,.had expressed conce: about- he. -apparent diminishment of wildlife throughout the._communi'' and.- s' a result of Dr. Bisignano's presentation, the Council;,decid_ to'-4orm an ad hoc committee on wildlife preservation. An' • annotincement' was placed in the community newsletter requesting interested residents to submit an application to serve on the ad hoc committee on wildlife preservation and, to date, six (6) residents have responded. They are as follows: Herb Agid, Flavio Bisignano, Don Gales, Christa Hawkins, Dotha Welbourn and Arvel Witte.' Council expressed a desire that the committee consist of approximately nine (9) members, and that staff prepare a work program for —the committee and sist with the responsibilities once these have been formally established. The City Manager explained that it is his intention to have the committee develop what they feel should be the scope of responsibilities of the committee, and then present it to Council for review and eventual ratification. It was the decision of the City Council to appoint Herb Agid, Flavin Bisignano, Don Gales, Christa Hawkins, Dotha Welbourn and Arvel leave thette, to the ad membership penoc tocommittee additional nwildlife interestedpresidents. and to CALL BOX SYSTEM UPGRADE - SERVICE AUTHORITY FOR FREEWAY EMERGENCIES The City Manager presented a proposed resolution which would establish a Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE). This '-i would allow the Department of Motor Vehicles to charge a one dollar .� ($1.00) surcharge on all registered vehicles in Los Angeles County, to generate revenue to be used for call box system improvements. Councilman Heinsheimer suggested that this item be held over for further consideration because various aspects of the proposal were unclear, in particular, the disbursement trdofrrrevenue enuemand ndrthe he technological choices regarding upgrade of the installation of a new system. Mayor Swanson also expressed concern regarding the disbursement of revenue generated for upgrading the call box system going for CHP dispatch personnel and asked that the City Manager get a clarification on this policy. The City Council held this item on the agenda for further clarification of the concerns mentioned above. REQUEST BY SCRTD TO BE GRANTED A ONE-TIME ONLY EXCHANGE OF FARE BOX REVENUE FOR PROPOSITION A FUNDS Councilman Heinsheimer moved approval of exchange of Proposition A funds. Councilman Pernell seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS STATUS OF FLYING TRIANGLE The City Manager briefly discussed Congressional decisions that are under consideration regarding possible budget cuts which might have an impact on the implementation language in the Water Resources Bill. It was explained that there are two alternatives which the Congress is considering: to cut $2.6 billion on an item by item basis out of this legislation, or to allow Graham -Rudman to take effect, which would result in an 8.5% across the board cut. If one of these alternatives is going to occur, the City would prefer that it be the latter. OPEN AGENDA City Manager Belanger recommended opening the agenda to public comment at this time, due to presentation by the ASL the Consulting Engipossibility Engineers a lengthy ardingthe sewer feasibility study. Mayor Swanson opened the meeting to comment from any person who wished to address the Council on any issue which was not onthe agenda but, if need be, could be put on a future agenda. Any person wishing to speak would be allowed 5 minutes. There were no comments from the audience. f /l g/ '.-; ) - ' 301 co ci 7 Councilwoman Swanson asked if the proposed figure for equipment would include the cost of a new wall map. The City Manager explained hat, as a part of the bidding for revisions to the General Plan }and Zoning Ordinance, the zoning map will be amended as a by-productofthe revisions to the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. The City Treasurer suggested that the Council consider, before the budget is adopted, the first page, which would change the City's policy from a 1 -year budget to a 2 -year budget; a 2 -year budget would indicate that the rates are frozen for 2 years. Mr. Courtright remarked that the term "budget" needs to be carefully defined. The City Treasurer believes that the intent is to have a 1 -year budget and a 1 -year plan. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding this issue. It was the consensus of the Council that the City adopt a 1 -year budget and a 1 -year advance plan. Thus, each year the proposed plan would be adopted as the budget, with modifications, afterwhich, another plan for the subsequent year would be projected. Councilman Heinsheimer pointed out some inaccuracies in the "variation" column figures. Mayor Leeuwenburgh directed staff to make the appropriate corrections, and to present a corrected budget with the new figures to the Council for their next meeting. Also, the Mayor requested that the budget subcommittee, consisting of staff, Councilwoman Murdock, and Councilwoman Swanson, meet and report back to the Council at their next meeting on May 22. Although Councilwoman Murdock is out of town, the budget subcommittee will meet and brief Councilwoman Murdock upon her return. OPEN AGENDA No one addressed the Council on any matter not on the agenda. MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AERIAL PHOTOS -Councilman Heinsheimer requested that staff research the possibility of displaying, on sliding panels, aerial photos of sections of the City, including contours. He feels that this would be very beneficial for the Planning Commission, as well as for the City Council. WILDLIFE COMMITTEE VACANCY Councilman Pernell noted that the recent appointment of Steven Shultz to the Wildlife Preservation Committee had not been presented to the Council, and reminded staff that any committee appointments need to be made by the Council. The City Manager commented that he had explained this to the Wildlife Committee, and that this matter will be coming before the Council. Councilman Pernell also asked that staff work with the Wildlife Committee on the agenda for the June 5 community meeting, to be held at the South Coast Botanic Gardens. COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS Mayor Leeuwenburgh distributed copies of proposed Council committee assignments for 1989. The Mayor noted that one committee has been added, a committee on "Policy - Goals - Objectives", which will be concerned with items from the Council's retreat. The CEQA Committee and the Bicentennial Committee for the Peninsula have been deleted from the list of committees. There were no objections or changes to the proposed committee assignments. - 5 - 316 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA July 10, 1989 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order at 7:43 p.m., in the Council Chamber at the Administration Building/City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California, by Mayor Leeuwenburgh on Monday, July 10, 1989. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: • CONSENT CALENDAR Councilwoman be approved and the motion, and it APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Pernell, Councilwoman Swanson, Mayor Leeuwenburgh Councilman Heinsheimer (excused), Councilwoman Murdock (excused) Terrence L. Belanger Betty Volkert L. D. Courtright Asst. Chief Corbett Capt. Dennis Gillard Ann Johnson Douglas McHattie Ray Hamada Frank Hill Dennis Moore City Manager Deputy City Clerk City Treasurer L. A. Co. Fire Dept. Lomita Sheriff's Stn. Los Angeles Times South Bay Engineering Observer Resident Resident Swanson moved that the items on the Consent Calendar accepted as presented. Councilman Pernell seconded carried unanimously. The minutes of a regular meeting of the City Council, held on June 26, 1989, were approved as written. PAYMENT OF BILLS Demands Nos. 3815 through 3850, in the amount of $39,315.65, were approved for payment from the Ceneral Fund. APPOINTMENT TO WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE Some time ago a vacancy was created on the Wildlife Preservation Committee, due to the resignation of Dotha Welbourn. Since that time, Stephen Shultz has been attending the meetings and been actively involved in all .Committee activities. Therefore, the City Council accepted and ratified the appointment of Stephen Shultz to the Wildlife Preservation Committee. RESOLUTION NO. 595: DESIGNATING DELEGATE TO THE CVJPIA Resolution No. 595, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING THE MAYOR PRO TEM OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AS THE DELEGATE AND THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AS THE ALTERNATE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY", was approved and adopted unanimously. OLD BUSINESS There were no matters of Old Business for the Council's consideration. .1 DANIEL D. WHITCRAFT, III, MD, FAC EP A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 101 Rockinghorse Road Rancho Palos Verdes, California 90275 310/933-3178 Bus. Tel. 310/547-2824 Horne Fax. Dr. Arvel Witte, Chairman Wildlife Preservation Committee c/o Rolling Hills City Hall #2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, California 90274 Dear Arvel, DIPLOMATE OF THE AMERICAN BOARD OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE FELLOW OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS June 20, 1994 Hand Delivered As you are aware, I have moved out of the City of Rolling Hills and anticipate moving back before the Spring of 1995. I would like to remain a member of the Wildlife Preservation Committee until I complete the video I've been working on with Steve Schultz. - I have very much enjoyed being associated with you and the other members of the Committee and have the feeling that your Committee has,and will continue to do great work towards the Committee's goals. Respectfully yours, Dan Whitcraft, MD 101 Rockinghorse Road. Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. 90275 310-547-4558