6/12/1995MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
JUNE 12,1995
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by
Mayor 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: Heinsheimer, Hill, Lay, Mayor Pro Tem Murdock and
Mayor Pernell.
Councilmembers Absent: None.
Others Present: Craig R. Nealis, City Manager.
Michael Jenkins, City Attorney.
Larry Courtright, City Treasurer.
Nan Huang, Senior Accountant.
Lola Ungar, Principal Planner.
Marilyn L. Kern, Deputy City Clerk.
Captain Beth Dickinson, Los Angeles Count 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 - Regular Meeting of May 22, 1995.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Southern California Gas Company Notice of Proposed Rate Increase -4996 Cost
of Capital Application No. 95-05-021.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file/provide direction.
d. Southern California Edison Notice of Filing Application for Authority to: (i)
Maintain its Authorized Return on Common Equity; (ii) Adjust its Authorized
Capital Structure; (iii) Adjust Cost Factors for Embedded Debt and Preferred
Stock and (iv) Receive Related Substantive and Procedural Relief. --Application
No. 95-05-023.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file/provide direction.
e. Status report regarding Senate Bill No. 1073 (Costa), Senate Bill No. 936
(Campbell) and Senate Bill No. 11 (Ayala).
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
f. Correspondence from Browning-Ferris Industries regarding recovered
recyclable material.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
g. Report regarding 1995 Local Implementation Report for the Los Angeles County
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
Mayor Pro Tem Murdock moved that the City Council approve the recommendations
contained in the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Heinsheimer seconded the motion
which carried unanimously.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
PRESENTATION OF A PLAQUE TO CAPTAIN HERB PETTUS FOR HIS
OUTSTANDING LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICE WHILE SERVING AS CAPTAIN
OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, LOMITA STATION.
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Mayor Pernell introduced the current Commander of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's
Department, Lomita Station, Captain Beth Dickinson and former Commander Captain Herb
Pettus. City Manager Nealis highlighted and applauded the relationship between the
Sheriff's Department and the City during Captain Pettus' tenure as Captain of the Lomita
Station.
Mayor Pernell presented a plaque to Captain Herb Pettus for his outstanding law
enforcement service while serving as Captain of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's
Department, Lomita Station. Captain Pettus thanked the City Council and staff for the
positive, working relationship.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION FROM THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION
RELATIVE TO BID SPECIFICATIONS FOR FY 95-96 CITYWIDE STREET STRIPING
AND PAVEMENT MARKING PROJECT.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report highlighting the recommendation from the
Traffic Commission. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Pernell called for a motion.
Councilmember Lay moved that the City Council approve the bid specifications for the FY
95-96 Citywide Street Striping and Pavement Marking Project as recommended by the Traffic
Commission and that staff be directed to advertise for this project. Mayor Pro Tem Murdock
seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION FROM THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION
RELATIVE TO A NEW DRIVEWAY ACCESS AT 2 WILLIAMSBURG LANE.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report highlighting the recommendations of the
Traffic Commission relative to the new driveway access at 2 Williamsburg Lane.
Councilmember Heinsheimer stated that he will abstain from consideration of the new
driveway access at 2 Williamsburg Lane since his wife is an employee of a firm that is
participating in this project. Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Pernell called for a
motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Murdock moved that the City Council approve the new driveway access at 2
Williamsburg Lane as recommended by the Traffic Commission. Councilmember Lay
seconded the motion which carried unanimously. (Councilmember Heinsheimer abstained)
Mayor Pro Tem Murdock reported that there has been some confusion as to the address of
this property and, for the record, she would like to make it clear that the property being
considered is 2 Williamsburg Lane.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DRAFT BUDGET INCLUDING THE ANNUAL REPORT
ON: GENERAL FUND, COMMUNITY FACILITIES FUND, MUNICIPAL SELF
INSURANCE FUND, REFUSE COLLECTION FUND, SOLID WASTE CHARGES,
TRAFFIC SAFETY FUND, TRANSIT FUND -PROP. A. TRANSIT FUND -PROP. C FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1995-96.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and summarized the FY 1995-96 Budget
Message. After delivering a summary of the Budget Message, City Manager Nealis thanked
City Treasurer Larry Courtright and Senior Accountant Nan Huang as well as members of
the City Council Budget Subcommittee, Councilmember Tom Heinsheimer and
Councilmember Allen Lay, for their efforts in preparing this year's Budget. Mayor Pernell
opened the public hearing and called for testimony.
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Councilmembers commended staff for their efforts in preparing and presenting the FY 1995-
96 Draft Budget.
Hearing no public testimony, Mayon"PTnel'1 continued the public hearing to the next
regularly scheduled meeting of the City .,Council to be held on Monday, June 26, 1995,
beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall.
OLD BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO. 253: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
ESTABLISHING TERMS OF OFFICE FOR MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Pernell called
for a motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Murdock moved that the City Council waive further reading and adopt
Ordinance No. 253. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 252: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
REQUIRING VEHICULAR ACCESS TO STABLES AND BARNS AND AMENDING
TITLE 17 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Pernell called
for a motion.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council waive further reading and adopt
Ordinance No. 252. Mayor Pro Tem Murdock seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 767: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING EXECUTION OF
AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROWNING -FERRIS INDUSTRIES, INC., A
CALIFORNIA CORPORATION AND THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA,
FOR SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION, TRANSPORTATION,
PROCESSING AND DISPOSAL SERVICES IN THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, FOR
THE PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 1995 AND ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2000.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the highlights of the agreement.
• Mr. Chip Scholz, Director of Community Affairs for Browning-Ferris Industries,
addressed the City Council's questions regarding the backyard collection of recyclables and
green waste, the City's compliance with the California Integrated Waste Management Act
and reports that will be prepared by Browning-Ferris Industries regarding the City's
diversion of solid waste. Mr. Scholz thanked the City Council for the opportunity to
serve the City of Rolling Hills in the past and stated that he is looking forward to
providing solid waste collection and recycling services to the City in the future.
Mayor Pernell thanked Mr. Scholz for his awareness and responsiveness to the unique needs
of the City of Rolling Hills. Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Pernell called for a
motion.
Councilmember Lay moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 767. Mayor Pro Tem
Murdock seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 764: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS AND THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HUMANE SOCIETY TO PROVIDE
ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS.
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City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the highlights of the Agreement.
Mayor Pro Tem Murdock moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 764.
Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF A REPORT REGARDING SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
NOTICE OF FILING --POSSIBLE REVENUE INCREASE DUE TO CONSTRUCTION OF
TRANSMISSION LINE TO SERVE INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS
(APPLICATION NO. 89-03-026).
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report.
Southern California Edison Company Area Manager Scott Gobble presented an explanation
to the City Council regarding Southern California Edison's rate increase in connection with
an abandoned transmission line as stated in his letter of June 5, 1995. Mr. Gobble responded
to City Council concerns relative to this type of rate increase. Mr. Gobble indicated that he
would prepare further explanation regarding performance bonds for such projects
After hearing Mr. Gobble's comments Councilmembers concurred that it would be prudent
to ask questions of the Edison Company regarding any future rate increases of this type.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
None.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
None.
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MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.
ADTOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Pernell adjourned the meeting at
8:30 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday,
June 26, 1995, in the City Council Chambers, at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling
Hills, California.
Respectfully submitted,
Marily�Lerne
Deputy City Clerk
Approved,
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Mayor
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