6/26/1995MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
JUNE 26,1995
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.
Larry Courtright, City Treasurer.
Nan Huang, Senior Accountant.
Marilyn L. Kern, Deputy City Clerk.
Captain Beth Dickinson, 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 - Regular Meeting of June 12, 1995.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Monthly Financial Statement for the month of May, 1995.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
d. Status report regarding Senate Bill No. 1073 (Costa), Senate Bill No. 936
(Campbell) and Senate Bill No. 11 (Ayala).
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
e. Southern California Edison Energy Cost Adjustment Clause Application
(A.95-05-049).
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file/provide direction.
f. California Water Service Company Advice Letter No. 1390 relative to filing
changes in its tariff schedules applicable to its Palos Verdes District.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file/provide direction.
g. Southern California Gas Company Notice of Proposed Major Change in
Regulation and Proposed Change in Rates (Application No. 95-06-002).
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file/provide direction.
h. Southern California Gas Company Notice of Proposed Rate Increase
(Application No. 95-06-03).
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file/provide direction.
Councilmember Lay moved approval of the recommendations contained in the Consent
Calendar. Councilmember Heinsheimer seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
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TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DRAFT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995-96.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining Resolution No. 763 establishing
the FY 1995-96 appropriation limit and Resolution No. 765 adopting the FY 1995-96 City of
Rolling Hills Municipal Budget. In response to Mayor Pernell, City Treasurer Larry
Courtright stated that he recommends the FY 1995-96 Budget for approval.
Mayor Pernell opened the continued public hearing and called for testimony. Hearing
none, Mayor Pernell closed the public hearing and called for a motion adopting Resolution
Nos. 763 and 765.
RESOLUTION NO. 763: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS ESTABLISHING THE 1995-96 FISCAL YEAR APPROPRIATION
LIMIT FOR THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS.
Mayor Pro Tem Murdock moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 763.
Councilmember Heinsheimer seconded the motion which carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Hill, Lay, Mayor Pro Tem Murdock and
Mayor Pernell.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 765: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING THE FY 1995-96 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS 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.
Councilmember Lay moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 765.
Councilmember Heinsheimer seconded the motion which carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Hill, Lay, Mayor Pro Tem Murdock and
Mayor Pernell.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
OLD BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF A REPORT REGARDING LOCATION AND ASSESSMENT
OF EXISTING MONUMENTS IN THE FLYING TRIANGLE.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Discussion ensued regarding the
recommendation made by the City's Geologist that the monuments be identified in a more
permanent manner. Councilmember Hill reported that he accompanied the geologist in
the field and indicated that he feels that it would be beneficial to permanently fix the
markers later when land movement slows.
Councilmembers discussed the monument measuring systems previously reviewed by the
City Council. Councilmembers also discussed when these monuments should be
upgraded. Councilmember Heinsheimer suggested that staff be directed to request a
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proposal from the City's Geologist to permanently identify the markers and that staff and
the City's Peninsula Geotechnical Task Force determine a time to complete this work.
Councilmember Hill reported that helsooketo;kRancho Palos Verdes City Councilmember
Lee Byrd and indicated that he informed Councilmember Byrd that Rolling Hills was
continuing to review the possible future measurement of land movement within the
Flying Triangle.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council authorize staff to expend funds
to identify existing monuments in the Flying Triangle, in a more permanent manner, as
recommended by the City's Geologist and that any future measurement of the
monuments be brought before the City Council for consideration. Councilmember Hill
seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY THE ROLLING HILLS TENNIS CLUB TO
FUND THE PURCHASE OF A COURT SEATING AREA CANOPY.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the Tennis Club's request. City
Manager Nealis reported that $2,842 is in the Community Facilities Fund under the Tennis
Court Line Item.
Mayor Pernell welcomed Tennis Club President Mr. Bob Kerr. Mr. Kerr indicated that he
would answer any questions Councilmembers may have regarding this project. Hearing
none, Mayor Pernell called for a motion.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve an expenditure of
$1,972.85 for the purchase of a tennis court seating area canopy as requested by the Rolling
Hills Tennis Club. Mayor Pro Tem Murdock seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS AND MAC SOLUTIONS FOR COMPUTER CONSULTING SERVICES.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Councilmembers discussed the number of
Macintosh computers presently being utilized at City Hall. City Treasurer Larry Courtright
stated that he feels that the Agreement should be amended to indicate a not -to -exceed
amount.
Councilmember Lay moved that the City Council approve the Agreement between the
City and Mac Solutions in an amount not to exceed $600.00 per month for computer
consulting services. Councilmember Heinsheimer seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 766: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS ESTABLISHING THE FISCAL YEAR 1995-96 MERIT PAY PLAN.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Mayor Pernell commended the City
Manager for constructing such a program which gives incentive to staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Murdock moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 766.
Councilmember Heinsheimer seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF CITY LOGO ON BFI RECYCLING CONTAINERS.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Councilmembers discussed the pros and
cons of placing the City's logo on the recycling containers. Councilmembers further
discussed the size of the containers and how recyclables are separated by the waste hauler.
Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Pernell called for a motion.
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Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the use of the City's
logo on BFI recycling containers. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
None.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
• Councilmember Lay expressed concern for the California Water Service Company's
proposed rate increase for the Palos Verdes District. Staff was directed to prepare
correspondence to the Public Utilities Commission stating the City Council's objection
to this increase. Staff was also directed to obtain a further written explanation from the
California Water Service Company relative to this increase and a historical accounting
of previous rate adjustments.
• Mayor Pro Tem Murdock reported on her attendance at the graduation ceremonies at
Rancho del Mar High School.
• Mayor Pernell reported that he plans on attending the Palos Verdes Independence Day
Celebration on July 4 at Malaga Cove School in Palos Verdes Estates. He announced
that all Councilmembers are invited to attend this event.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
• City Manager Nealis reported that the County Board of Supervisors will conduct a
public hearing to consider setting a future public hearing regarding a possible increase
in the Fire Suppression Benefit District. City Manager Nealis stated that he will keep
the City Council apprised on this matter.
• City Manager Nealis also reported that correspondence has been received by the City
expressing concern relative to a flyer which was placed in mailboxes throughout the
City announcing a 4th of July event being conducted at 8 Pine Tree Lane. City Manager
Nealis stated that he has spoken to the residents at 8 Pine Tree Lane and explained
parking concerns and prohibition of fireworks in the City.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.
ADIOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Pernell adjourned the meeting
at 8:15 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held on
Monday, July 10, 1995, in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road,
Rolling Hills, California.
Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn L. I ern
Deputy City Clerk
Approved,
e Pernell S.
Mayor
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