5/23/1994MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
MAY 23, 1994
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor
Pro Tem Pernell at 7:30 p.m. on Monday,. May 23, 1994, in the City Council Chambers at City Hall,
2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Hill, Lay, Murdock and Mayor Pro Tem Pernell.
Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Heinsheimer (excused).
Others Present: Craig R. Nealis, City Manager.
Michael Jenkins, City Attorney.
Larry Courtright, City Treasurer.
Lola Ungar, Principal Planner.
Marilyn Kern, Deputy City Clerk.
Captain Herb Pettus, Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department
Lomita Station.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Matters which may be acted upon by the City Council in a single motion. Any
Councilmember may request removal of any item from the Consent Calendar causing it to
be considered
under Council Actions.
a.
Minutes - Meeting of May 9, 1994.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b.
Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C.
Financial Statement for the month of April, 1994.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
d.
City Clerk's Certificate of Canvass for the recount of ballots cast in the General
Municipal Election held April 12, 1994.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
e.
Correspondence from County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works regarding
grading and drainage plan check review procedure changes.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
f.
Notice from Southern California Gas Company regarding proposed rate increase.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
g.
Correspondence from West Basin Municipal Water District relative to possible
drought conditions.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
h.
Consideration of disposition of surplus property.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
i.
Correspondence from Browning Ferris Industries regarding recovered recyclable
material.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
j.
Correspondence from Fire Chief P. Michael Freeman, County of Los Angeles Fire
Department regarding fire safety.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and rile.
k.
Correspondence from Southern California Edison Company regarding an application
of SCE for authority to increase revenue requirements due to 1993 earnings claim
for demand-side management programs and to collect such amount in rates through
the establishment and operation of a DSM earnings memorandum account.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
Mayor Pro Tem Pernell requested that item c on the Consent Calendar be considered separately.
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Councilmember Murdock moved approval of the recommendations contained in the remaining
items on the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
C. Financial Statement for the month of April, 1994.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
Mayor Pro Tem Pernell requested that staff clarify certain items contained in the Financial
Statement relative to building permit activity, maintenance and operations, and net revenue.
Councilmember. Murdock moved approval of the Financial Statement for the month of April, 1994
subject to the submittal of a report on the Consent Calendar at the next regularly scheduled
meeting of the City Council addressing the concerns expressed by Mayor Pro Tem Pernell.
Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. ZONING CASE NO. 512. SUBDIVISION NO. 82. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
NO. 21400:
A REQUEST FOR A THREE (3) LOT SUBDIVISION OF LAND AT LOT 85-
RH, AND CURRENTLY, 10 PINE TREE LANE, ROLLING HILLS, CA, AN
EXISTING LOT THAT HAS ONE RESIDENTIAL UNIT, TO BE
IMPLEMENTED BY MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM HASSOLDT. LOT 85-RH
CONSISTS OF 7.826 ACRES GROSS TO BE DIVIDED INTO THREE LOTS AS
FOLLOWS: LOT 1 - 2.95 ACRES GROSS, 2.40 ACRES NET; LOT 2 - 2.46
ACRES GROSS, 2.02 ACRES NET; AND, LOT 3 - 2.43 ACRES GROSS, 2.04
ACRES NET. (PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDS APPROVAL)
Principal Planner Ungar presented the staff report outlining the Planning Commission's actions
regarding the applicant's request for a three lot subdivision. Mayor Pro Tem Pernell opened the
public hearing and called for testimony.
• Dr. Martin Goldberg, 6 Pine Tree Lane, stated that he is opposed to this subdivision
because he feels that it will create a hardship on residents on Pine Tree Lane due to the
dust and noise during construction of the roadway improvements required in conjunction
with this subdivision. Dr. Goldberg also expressed concern regarding any trees which might
need to be removed during roadway construction and the future drainage course of the
roadway.
Councilmembers discussed the width of the roadway and easements on the properties along Pine
Tree Lane. They also discussed the private agreement between the property owners on Pine Tree
Lane and this agreement's provision for payment of the roadway improvements as well as the
Traffic Commission and Rolling Hills Community Association review of the proposed roadway.
Councilmembers also discussed Dr. Goldberg's concerns.
• Mr. William Hassoldt, Applicant, reported to the City Council that he would to everything
within his power to address the concerns that were expressed by Dr. Goldberg. He stated
that according to South Bay Engineering, only one tree will be affected by the roadway
improvements.
Discussion then ensued regarding the utilities in the area and the requirement that they be placed
underground in conjunction with the subdivision. Councilmembers concurred that a field trip to
the location would be beneficial.
Hearing no further discussion regarding Zoning Case No. 512, Mayor Pro Tem Pernell continued
the public hearing to Monday, June 13, 1994, at 8:00 a.m. for the purpose of conducting a field trip.
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The applicant was requested to stake the property lines at the extreme points where they meet the
roadway, the pad outlines on the proposed lots, the access to the lots as well as the location of the
utility poles and the location of the tree that will be removed. Staff was directed to research the
language in the Resolution of Approval relating to the undergrounding of the utilities as well as
the language in Condition No. 31 (a). Staff was also directed to invite the Wildlife Preservation
Committee Chair to attend the field trip.
OPEN AGENDA APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
A. CONSIDERATION OF CITY -COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT.
RESOLUTION NO. 741: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REQUESTING ADDITIONAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS FROM
THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT UNDER THE
CITY -COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and explained the terms of this agreement.
Councilmember Murdock moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 741 requesting
additional law enforcement services within the City of Rolling Hills from the Los Angeles County
Sheriff's Department under the City -County Law Enforcement Agreement and authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the City. Councilmember Lay seconded the
motion which carried unanimously.
B. CONSIDERATION OF CITY -COUNTY JOINT INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
FOR CONTRACT SERVICES.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report, highlighting that this Agreement provides for a 3%
per year cap in upward adjustments to the surcharge. He also reported that in the past, cities have
not had much input regarding claims against the Liability Trust Fund however, the California
Contract Cities Association has worked diligently to ensure that a claims committee comprised of
California Contract Cities Association members will work with County Counsel to ensure that
claims filed against the fund .are properly contract cities' cases.
City Attorney Jenkins reported on his correspondence dated, April 11, 1994, regarding his specific
concerns relating to this Agreement and stated that since the City is in no position to provide for
its own law enforcement services and must depend on the County, that the City has no practical
alternative but to accept the proposed agreement however, this agreement seems less unsatisfactory.
Councilmembers discussed the Agreement and the Liability Trust Funds function and how the fund
is administered. In response to City Treasurer Courtright, City Manager Nealis reported that he
would obtain a copy of the Trust Funds audit report.
Councilmember Lay moved that the City Council adopt the Joint Indemnity Agreement for contract
services between the City and the County of Los Angeles and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute the document on behalf of the City. Councilmember Murdock seconded the motion
which carried unanimously.
C. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY
OF ROLLING HILLS RELATING TO CONDUCT OF MUNICIPAL
ELECTIONS.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the need for the City to consider an
Ordinance which would change election day from April 9, 1996 to March 4, 1997 and extend
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None.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF CITY -COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT.
RESOLUTION NO. 741: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REQUESTING ADDITIONAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS FROM
THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT UNDER THE
CITY -COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and explained the terms of this agreement.
Councilmember Murdock moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 741 requesting
additional law enforcement services within the City of Rolling Hills from the Los Angeles County
Sheriff's Department under the City -County Law Enforcement Agreement and authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the City. Councilmember Lay seconded the
motion which carried unanimously.
B. CONSIDERATION OF CITY -COUNTY JOINT INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
FOR CONTRACT SERVICES.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report, highlighting that this Agreement provides for a 3%
per year cap in upward adjustments to the surcharge. He also reported that in the past, cities have
not had much input regarding claims against the Liability Trust Fund however, the California
Contract Cities Association has worked diligently to ensure that a claims committee comprised of
California Contract Cities Association members will work with County Counsel to ensure that
claims filed against the fund .are properly contract cities' cases.
City Attorney Jenkins reported on his correspondence dated, April 11, 1994, regarding his specific
concerns relating to this Agreement and stated that since the City is in no position to provide for
its own law enforcement services and must depend on the County, that the City has no practical
alternative but to accept the proposed agreement however, this agreement seems less unsatisfactory.
Councilmembers discussed the Agreement and the Liability Trust Funds function and how the fund
is administered. In response to City Treasurer Courtright, City Manager Nealis reported that he
would obtain a copy of the Trust Funds audit report.
Councilmember Lay moved that the City Council adopt the Joint Indemnity Agreement for contract
services between the City and the County of Los Angeles and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute the document on behalf of the City. Councilmember Murdock seconded the motion
which carried unanimously.
C. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY
OF ROLLING HILLS RELATING TO CONDUCT OF MUNICIPAL
ELECTIONS.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the need for the City to consider an
Ordinance which would change election day from April 9, 1996 to March 4, 1997 and extend
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Councilmembers' terms by eleven months due to legislation which moved the Presidential Primary
to the fourth Tuesday in March in any year divisible by four. He reported that the City relies
heavily upon the County for certain services during its General Municipal Election, which they
would not be able to provide, since the County will be conducting the statewide Presidential
Primary election during this time.
The City Council discussed its options in this matter and concurred that amending the Municipal
Code to change election day from April 9, 1996 to March 4, 1997 and extending terms of office by
eleven months seems to be the most viable option. Councilmember Murdock stated that she
believes that the residents of the community prefer a separate election. Staff was requested to
place an article in the Citywide Newsletter explaining this situation to the residents.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Pro Tem Pernell directed staff to prepare an Ordinance amending
the Municipal Code to change election day to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March
of odd -numbered years for consideration and introduction.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
• Councilmember Murdock reported that the Rolling Hills Community Association will be
relocating the memorial plaque commemorating the donation of land by Mr. and Mrs.
Keesal for the expansion of the hardscape project in memory of Alden Smith inside the
RHCA office building.
• Councilmember Murdock reported that the Sanitation District will be conducting facility
tours and encouraged the newly elected Councilmembers to attend.
• Mayor Pro Tem Pernell reported on his attendance at California Contract Cities Association
Annual Seminar.
• Councilmember Hill reported on his attendance at a Juvenile Diversion Workshop
conducted at the California Contract Cities Association Annual Seminar.
• Councilmember Murdock reported that AB 2414 regarding collection of fines on parking
citations was brought to her attention and requested that staff research this bill and present
a report to the City Council.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
A. STATUS REPORT REGARDING SENATE BILL NO. 1839.
City Manager Nealis reported that SB 1839 was scheduled to be heard in the Senate
Appropriations Committee however, as of 4:30 p.m. today, it had not been heard before the
Committee. He stated that he would update the City Council on SB 1839 when information as to
its status is received.
B. STATUS REPORT REGARDING ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 1680.
City Manager Nealis reported that AB 1680 is still waiting to be heard before the Senate Local
Government Committee and that he will keep the Council apprised of the status of this bill.
• City Manager Nealis reported that he offered to find a site in the City of Rolling Hills to
be used in the training of County personnel for grading and drainage plan checking since
the County has offered to provide this service at the Lomita office.
• City Manager Nealis reported on Rancho Palos Verdes City Council action relative to the
placement of a bond issue for open space land acquisition before the voters. He informed
the Council that a number of details must be worked out by the Peninsula Cities and the
Land Conservancy before this measure could be placed on the ballot. City Manager Nealis
also reported on the open space survey that was provided to the Council by Ginny
Leeuwenburgh. Staff was directed to contact Mr. Bill Ailor regarding obtaining a more
comprehensive report regarding the open space survey results. It was also requested that
Mr. Ailor be invited to address the City Council at an upcoming meeting.
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• City Manager Nealis reported that he has commenced an investigation on a Senate Bill
introduced by Senator Wyman which may relieve small cities from certain legislative
mandates.
• City Manager Nealis reported that a letter from Doug McHattie, South Bay Engineering has
been received relative to the construction of an illegal driveway at 1 Buggy Whip Drive
(Blazevich). City Manager Nealis further reported that the applicant is requesting that the
Traffic Commission re -review the driveway location at its present location. Staff was
directed to continue with code enforcement proceedings at this property.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Pro Tem Pernell adjourned the
meeting at 9:25 p.m. to Monday, June 13, 1994, at 8:00 a.m. for the purpose of conducting a field
trip to review the subdivision application at 10 Pine Tree Lane.
Approved,
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Thomas F. Heinsheimer
Mayor
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Respectfully submitted,
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Marilyn L. i�ern
Deputy City Clerk