2/27/1995MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING, -HILLS, CALIFORNIA
FEBRUARY 27, 1995
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. 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.
Larry Courtright, City Treasurer.
Lola Ungar, Principal Planner.
Marilyn Kern, Deputy City Clerk.
Captain Herb Pettus, Los Angeles County Sheriff's
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 - Adjourned Regular Meeting of February 14, 1995.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. -Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Financial Statement for the month of January, 1995.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
d. Consideration of a report regarding environmental impact reports (EIRS) and
drainage, geological problems, or grading.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
e. Correspondence from the City of Culver City regarding Joint Powers
Agreement for the purpose of providing the means for cities to improve the
quality or reduce the costs of providing municipal utility services.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file/provide direction.
f. Correspondence from the City of El Segundo urging the City Council's
support for retaining the Los Angeles Air Force Base.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file/provide direction.
g. Correspondence from Browning-Ferris Industries regarding recovered
recyclable material.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
Councilmember Murdock moved approval of the recommendations contained in the
Consent Calendar. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
A. CONSIDERATION OF EXPANDED RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRAFFIC
COMMISSION.
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Councilmember Hill requested that this item be continued to the next regular meeting of
the City Council so that Mayor Heinsheimer's input regarding this item can be received.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Pro Tem Pernell continued consideration of expanded
responsibilities of the Traffic Commission to the next regular meeting of the City Council
to be held on Monday, March 13, 1995.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
OLD BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF A JOINT MEETING WITH CITY COMMISSIONS.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. The City Council concurred that
interaction and exchange between the Council and Planning and Traffic Commissions is
beneficial. Councilmembers discussed various dates and concurred that the second
meeting in March would be a good time to conduct such a meeting.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Pro Tem Pernell ordered that a joint meeting of the City
Council and City Commissions be held in conjunction with the regular City Council
Meeting to be held on Monday, March 27, 1995. Staff was ordered to survey the Planning
Commission and Traffic Commission for items to be discussed and prepare an agenda for
the meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 251: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS ESTABLISHING THE AUTHORITY AND PROCEDURES
FOR ZONE CLEARANCE OF CERTAIN USES AND STRUCTURES,
PROVIDING FOR CITY MANAGER REVIEW OF NON-COMMERCIAL
RADIO ANTENNAS AND SMALL SATELLITE ANTENNAS, AND
AMENDING THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the Planning Commission's
recommendation relative to the proposed Ordinance.
Councilmember Murdock moved that the City Council waive further reading and
introduce proposed Ordinance No. 251 and that staff be directed to advertise this item for a
public hearing at the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday,
March 13, 1995. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 755: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS SUPPORTING SENATE BILL NO. 11 WHICH
PROVIDES THAT STATE MANDATED LOCAL PROGRAMS WOULD BE
INOPERATIVE UNLESS FULLY FUNDED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Pernell, City
Manager Nealis reported on State Mandated Local Programs that impact the City of Rolling
Hills. Discussion ensued regarding mandates that impact the City. Councilmembers also
discussed previous correspondence to State and Federal Legislators voicing the City
Council's concern for unfunded mandated local programs.
City Treasurer Larry Courtright stated that he feels that cities cannot afford these
unfunded mandates.
Councilmember Murdock moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 755.
Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
OPEN AGENDA APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
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None.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Murdock reporte&4haOWildlife Preservation Committee is
planning a dedication of the Native Plant Demonstration Project and Nature Trail in
May.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
• City Manager Nealis reported that in conjunction with the Wildlife Preservation
Committee dedication, the Caballeros Club is considering hosting a barbecue lunch.
City Manager Nealis stated that a report and recommendation from the Wildlife
Preservation Committee would be forthcoming.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.
ADIOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Pro Tem Pernell adjourned the
meeting at 7:47 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held
on Monday, March 13, 1995, in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend
Road, Rolling Hills, California.
Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn Kern
Deputy City Clerk
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